ARB
Titanium
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2002
- Location
- Granville,NY,USA
I am wondering about a specific type of CAM function.
Most all the CAM programs can generate decent tool paths with relative ease.
What I am wondering is about managing your operations and set-ups.
I am looking to have a program where I can machine a part complete in one file. By that I mean that for side 1 I program as normal. Then I want to be able to start work on side 2 and be able to "Hide" my operations for side 1 while I am working on side 2. Essentially compact them into a folder that can be expanded if needed and re hidden when needed.
One of the times when I really want this type of thing is when I am making a fixture for a part. Then machining the part in 2 or more set-ups. The operations list can get pretty long and hard to keep track of. I would like to have a separate list for each set-up. Or at least be able to manage my list with folders like you can in SolidWorks.
I know I can make several files to do the same thing but I want to know if any software works this way?
Is is out there?
Most all the CAM programs can generate decent tool paths with relative ease.
What I am wondering is about managing your operations and set-ups.
I am looking to have a program where I can machine a part complete in one file. By that I mean that for side 1 I program as normal. Then I want to be able to start work on side 2 and be able to "Hide" my operations for side 1 while I am working on side 2. Essentially compact them into a folder that can be expanded if needed and re hidden when needed.
One of the times when I really want this type of thing is when I am making a fixture for a part. Then machining the part in 2 or more set-ups. The operations list can get pretty long and hard to keep track of. I would like to have a separate list for each set-up. Or at least be able to manage my list with folders like you can in SolidWorks.
I know I can make several files to do the same thing but I want to know if any software works this way?
Is is out there?