Frank, I am in the same position that you are, I have been evaluating and looking for a replacement for some time. . I am running Solidworks(great program IMO) and looking to integrate solids in to my next cam package. When I first began evaluating CAM packages I looked at Esprit, FeatureCAM, TekSoft CamWorks, EdgeCAM and MasterCam. At one point I was heavily leaning toward EdgeCAM, but now after talking to several people who have used both, EdgeCAM and MasterCam, I am on a MasterCam track now. This forum is an extremely valuable asset with very helpful and knowledgeable members. The MasterCam forum is the only forum that is comparable to this one. Just like this forum there are several individuals on MasterCam's forum that are gurus and go out of their way to help anyone.
Here are the forums for EdgeCAM and MasterCam you can check them out and see for yourself. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EdgeCAM-users/ 281 members http://www.emastercam.com/ 3651 Registered members 71,148 installed seats world-wide Look at this thread on MasterCam's forum "Saddam Hussein Attacks Forum!" The thread addresses the issues between EdgeCAM and MasterCam. Let me know if you want me to post it. It is difficult to get opinions from CAM users. The package they are using has to be absolutely the best package in the world or why else would they be using it, no others cam possibly compare. I have questioned some product features and received answers that I would have thought I insulted the looks of their spouse. So, the best advice I can give is to continue what you are doing, ask questions and try to find out as much information on your own and draw you own conclusions. If you have any question feel free to email me directly. John CBR Industries, Inc. CNC Milling & Turning www.cbrcnc.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Frank A. Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 6:31 PM To: "SmartCAM Users Group (E-mail)" Subject: [mfg-smartcam] Software change Hello Group! I have been a SmartCam user and follower of this Newsgroup since version 9.0; still running V11.5 (Production Milling), without problem, but the moment has arrived to move on and catch up with the evolution of technology, therefore the need to change software is here; for the time being I will have presentations by SolidWorks, EdgeCam and MasterCam. Being a follower of this NG, I know that expertise and knowledge of the group has been of great help to every one on every aspect of manufacturing and this is my opportunity to ask you about those applications mentioned above, which I am sure some of you have a great knowledge of. I will appreciate any comments on the pros/cons of such applications. Frank A. ====================================================================== To find out more about this mailing list including how to unsubscribe, send the message "info mfg-smartcam" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ====================================================================== ====================================================================== To find out more about this mailing list including how to unsubscribe, send the message "info mfg-smartcam" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ======================================================================
