----- Original Message ----- From: "Igor Chudov" <ichu...@gmail.com> To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] No-kidding CAD/Cam package for milling
> > Ries, thanks. Creo Elements/Pro is a full CAD/CAM package and has EMC2 > compatible output. Right? > Igor - pardon me jumping in here Creo Elements/Pro (was Pro|Engineer Wildfire 5.0) will generate good G-code for all sorts of milling up to full 5 axis stuff. It has a generic post processor with a menu driven confguration program to configure the details of the G-code output. This program allows you to define the architecture of your "rotary" axes - trunnion, wrist etc. For the brave, there are other tools that allow you to control the code in very detailed ways (e.g. FIL) Commercial seats of this product is not cheap and the educational versions are limited in CAM capability. The learning curve is steep. There are many historical GUIs in the software. There is a lot of stuff on U-tube but it mainly relates to Wildfire 4.0 (or earlier) The NC Manufacturing module GUI has changed dramatically for Creo/Elements Pro. Undergraduate students, who use Pro|E CAD regularly, can machine their first part after about 6 hours of study. Workflow for prototyping shops is very good, as the manufacturing model is fully associative with the 3D part modelled in the CAD parts of the package. Change a pocket size or depth, re-run the creation of the CL data and G-code files and it will cut the new part. CAM solutions based in importing IGES are a problem as you often have to redefine all the cutting sequences for the new version of the file. You also get a version of Vericut which gives an accurate preview of machining including possible interference of tool holders with stock or fixturing. HTH John Prentice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with vRanger. Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is safe, secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic? Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today. http://p.sf.net/sfu/quest-sfdev2dev _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
