mazak vtc200

[zakmkaz]

hi there,
I was hoping maybe someone could help me with some info i'm desperate for.our company recently bought a mazak vtc200 and i was wondering which software would be better to do offline programming ( mazacam or matrixcam) this company we bought the machines from does not supply mazacam, i even visited their facility and it seems they are not interested in providing enough information on mazacam since its not their line. now as far as matrixcam is concerned they do not haqve any documentation on this except for what they will sell us once we agree to get it installed. i tried finding more information on the net but wasn't successfull. if anyone can give me any feed back , i would realy appreciate.

thanks in advance.

[Godfrey McCurry]

i guess it really depends what sort of programme you want to generate

if it is a maztrol and is a basic 2.1/2D requirement then stick with Mazak's Camware.

If anything more complex 3D work and you need to generate an ISO programme, then pick something like mastercam...

check out also www.ims-software.com they have a post for vertical machining centres as your vtc200