Build Thread- BobCad V23 is a VALUE!

[BurrMan]

So far we can cut anything we need with this software.

Nothing compares for the price!

[BurrMan]

Oh yeah,
I forgot to post that this was done with simple 4th axis indexing. We've been dong some wrapping on ring work too! The wrapping works great on cylindrical stock and pockets and profiles our parts well.

What a joy.

[BurrMan]

The more I explore the surfacing tools the more powerful I realize it is!

I really cant wait to pressure the new HSP toolpath operations. I look forward to the productivity that will provide me!

[lynn mynatt]

Yes, even though we're just learning the system and cam machining it is obviously well worth the money. I'm sure the higher-end packages are nice, but this is going to get the job at a fraction of the cost for the software.

I agree with something I saw posted in another thread. Be careful what you wish for. They could definitely improve the product in many ways I'm sure, but that's when they will start charging the high-end prices also. Bobcad is a very good, economical package.

[1234567]

bob cad v23 works very well.wasnt happy with v22 though.

[BurrMan]

And having BobArt as part of the package helps to create some beautiful results!



I want to take her out for a drink already!

PS. I think this one was done in V22! V23 BobArt adds some great functionality to this.

[1234567]

Ya i have art too. but really havent had the time to learn it.I would like to make a 3d skull out of a 2d pic sometime.For a motorcycle brake light.

[BurrMan]

1234567,
A really cool new thing in V23 BobArt is the "emboss from surface". SO if you wanted to do a skull, the old way, the depth of the emboss was very limiting and had to be finnessed to look good. Now you can create a 3d skull at whatever size, THEN, lay the emboss ontop of the skull model to bring out detail. You could create a large skull with veins and everything!!!

Anyway, good luck,
Burr

[capital]

Can you drip feed to a Fanuc O-MD control? If so, then tell me how because, Bobcad tech support has not been able to yet. (In over a month)

[Journey_Man]

Originally Posted by capital Can you drip feed to a Fanuc O-MD control? If so, then tell me how because, Bobcad tech support has not been able to yet. (In over a month)

Hi there capital,
I have been looking at some machines and came across a Hurco KMB1.
I went and looked at the mill and took my Laptop and used a 2.5D Dos based CAM Pgm. Drew a Pocket/Profile/drill Pgm.(using Hurco Post Processor).
Saved it as a .CNC file. loaded it on his Laptop. He drip fed the pgm with his Laptop...I told him I also had Bob/Cad Pgm. He said it didnt matter as long as it was G Code. He said the RS232 Port had to be set up rite....baud rate ect.
I didnt buy the machine..but he stressed that the communication between the P/C and the Machine tool was the Imporntant factor. The file we used was actually saved to his desktop....As far as my usage of BobCad V23...I have to say it is well worth the money that I invested. I am Most Definately In a Teach/Learn mode with it. But Satisfied..
Ohh shouldnt you be able to use Predator to drip feed? Just asking..not knowing??

[jharts1]

by "drip feed" do you mean DNC???
bobcad has never offered any DNC.hartmann,,,,

Originally Posted by Journey_Man Hi there capital, I have been looking at some machines and came across a Hurco KMB1. I went and looked at the mill and took my Laptop and used a 2.5D Dos based CAM Pgm. Drew a Pocket/Profile/drill Pgm.(using Hurco Post Processor). Saved it as a .CNC file. loaded it on his Laptop. He drip fed the pgm with his Laptop...I told him I also had Bob/Cad Pgm. He said it didnt matter as long as it was G Code. He said the RS232 Port had to be set up rite....baud rate ect. I didnt buy the machine..but he stressed that the communication between the P/C and the Machine tool was the Imporntant factor. The file we used was actually saved to his desktop....As far as my usage of BobCad V23...I have to say it is well worth the money that I invested. I am Most Definately In a Teach/Learn mode with it. But Satisfied.. Ohh shouldnt you be able to use Predator to drip feed? Just asking..not knowing??

[SBC Cycle]

I will remain firm that V22 was a piece of garbage. Yeah, some people had success with it but not if you run limited production like we do. Too much time to remember how to work around everything and in general the software (especially the simulation) was a resource hog. SLOOOOWW....

My experience with V23 has been largely positive. I don't quite utilize all the new features that were included but the ones I do have been a tremendous help. I still use my V21 from time to time because it can't be beat for most 2D work that I do. Work on the tool database and the system/manual tool selection and I would have almost no complaints.

My top 3 software packages for performance/cost are in order:

BobCAD V21
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4
BobCAD V23

...and I might have paid more for one seat of X4 than I did for both V21 and V23 put together.

When/if BobCAD can machine 2.5D from a 3D solid, the bigger packages (i.e. Mastercam, Gibbs, etc.) better watch out.