No I don't like welding my molds. But as far as Surfcam 3D vs. Camworks 3D, here are a couple of tests.
1- Run SC's 3d offset on a complex mold, then run the equivelent tool path in CW. First of all, CW will do it in a fraction of the time and it will machine the WHOLE part. What other camparisons are there? Planar? 3D Rough? CW has all that. SRM doesnt even work, so dont even bring that up. Now that have that RapidRough piece of junk that doesnt work either. What milling stratagy are you using that CW gouges and SC doesnt? I would really like to know so I can watch out for it.
2- Undo. I dont need to say anything else.
As far as customizing the program for specific material situations it is great. You can just customize your Database for each specific material. Then when you pick that tool and you pick that material, the change is already made. |