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posix · #1 10-20-2006, 03:58 AM

Ok, as the title asks. 'Cause I've got it and don't want to ask too much for it but don't want to die of starvation either. Let's see those $$$ roll in!

posix · #2 10-20-2006, 06:45 AM

ok so that's $98 and a diddly squat so far... things can only get better from here on!

p.s. oh and only 3 votes out of 39, c'mon people, I need those votes. it's market research, you see. the quicker you vote the quicker a product gets to market!

posix · #3 10-20-2006, 09:38 AM

I should have mentioned that I am thinking about axis-related charges. To explain: 2.5 axis - so much money and cheapest. 3 axis - a bit more, obviously. 4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 17 axis - a different amount again. So that you can decide what you want to do.

P.S. please note that 11,12,13,14,15 and 16 axes are NOT available at this time

ok a bit of humour never hurt anyone, ok!

SyilAmerica · #4 10-20-2006, 11:08 PM

I'm sure you would get better response if you had some more details. Pictures speak loudly.

posix · #5 10-21-2006, 11:01 AM

I need more votes. Screenshots will be here soon.

posix · #6 10-21-2006, 11:22 AM

Some screenshots.

From screen1 to screen2 (simulator) or screen3 (mach) in roughly 10 seconds.

screen3 is a bit yucky but it's all there, just a bit darker so you can't see anything!

NEATman · #7 10-22-2006, 11:25 AM

Posix-
Will it work with SW2005? Or does it require the most recent version 2007?

NEATman

posix · #8 10-22-2006, 12:01 PM

It will work on 2005

unterhaus · #9 10-22-2006, 12:38 PM

that's pretty cool. How much does solidworks cost though? I've been using the academic version, but obviously I can't produce billable work for that.

--colin-- · #10 10-23-2006, 02:46 PM

I'd love to see a low cost CAM add-on for Solidworks. Everything I'm aware of that currently exists costs several thousands of dollars.

JerryFlyGuy · #11 10-26-2006, 12:23 PM

I said $$$, it all depends on its capabilities.. I've been looking for a decent CAM that works w/ SW and preferably is integrated into the software. I've got a $10k Cam program that doesn't do it to well.. so if yours can do it... and it's cheaper than the 'other' guy's.. then most likely I'd jump @ it. Btw.. I need cont. 5 axis, perp to surface.. w/ tool length comp built right into the post as Mach currently doesn't do the needed kinematic offsets.

Jerry [can't wait to see it!]

joecnc2006 · #12 10-30-2006, 07:35 PM

Where is the Cam software screen shots? all i ses is

1. Left is Solid Works
2. Center is CNCSimulator (Free download)
3. Right is Mach2

Do you have anything on the Cam package?

View Poll Results: How much would you pay for a SolidWorks g-code/CAM plugin
Diddly squat, that's what! Or less than $49...	61	31.77%
$49	54	28.13%
$99	44	22.92%
$$$ or more (I must be crazy!)	38	19.79%
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