Surfcam vs Cimatron

[rollie]

Any opinions out there between these two packages.What do you think is better for shop floor programming.

[Rekd]

Surfcam will definately be easier. Cimitron is extremely powerful, but with that power comes a huge learning curve and a much higher price tag.

'Rekd

[rollie]

I'm using Surfcam now but we will probably go to Cimatron later when we go into high speed machining.Have you ever used any of these two for HSM.

[Rekd]

Yes, Cimitron is very good at this. I've used Surfcam, but not the HSM.

'Rekd

[SRT]

Anyone,
How does MC9 compare to Surfcam for HSM?

[Rekd]

Dunno bout the HSM, but if it's anything like everything else, MC9 will pwn!

'Rekd teh biased via experience

[MTNBIKER]

hello,

i have a shop down in south fl . i'm looking for 3- cad cam software to create g-code nc etc. i just bought (EXCALIBUR 2003 CAD/CAM) SOFTWARE. have you ever heard of this? I'M sign maker and i'm crossing over to alum and wood inlays and 3-d carvings in wood. i have 2x (5'x 12 ) tables w/ 7 horse spindles.
i use (FLASH CUT TO CONTROL THE G-CODE) my problem is i use 3 programs to get a job done and its a pain in the butt!! i just want to use flash cut and a really easy to use cad/cam. have any ideas i'm all eyes!

thank you,
brian ahlstrom

[Laff Riot]

mtnbiker - check out http://www.artcam.com/

Aside from the price - this is the one thats closest to the GUI features we get from sign making software. If i had the pockets for it this would be my choice.

Lets see some of your work. Are you into ADA yet?

[MPE racing]

Hi biker...why can't you just use Excalibur for everything you are doing. We use Excalibur and do 3D modelling etc. It's a great package and very affordable.
If you have any questions about it don't hesitate to ask

Greig
Motorcycle Performance Engineering