Master Cam

[phardy79]

Is anyone using Master Cam instead of Cut3d or Partworks 3D? I currently use Cut3D for all of my 3D needs, but I am frustrated. Cut3D always wants to cut the top surface of my material even when it does not need to be cut. Any suggestions?

[mitch_prest]

heres a post from a while back about mastercam and shopbot..


http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/messages/20164/14126.html?1153477642

[carl_vallance]

I've used Mastercam for years on cnc mills and lathes. I now use it for most things on my ShopBot. The learning curve is a little hard but once you know it, it's great. I use Aspire for most of my art projects as it is faster to program and easier to use then Mastercam Art. Mastercam has a pretty steep price tag also.

[mitch_prest]

Carl .. did you have any problem getting a post processor to work with shopbot.. the reading that I have seen seems to suggest that is a bit of a problem..

mitch

[carl_vallance]

No problem at all. But I've been writing my own posts for just about as long as I've used Mastercam.
If anyone needs a post e-mail me and I'll share what I have.

[bud31069]

Hi Carl. Email sent.
Thanks for offering this to the group.