Mike.CO
Aluminum
- Joined
- Sep 25, 2004
- Location
- Franktown Colorado
Last year I downloaded trial software, and decided on TCC, now they're offering a $99 upgrade to the CAD and the CAM module. This has been quite a learning curve to figure out how to draw things in CAD, not to mention getting the CAM software to generate useable code. It's been well worth it, and I'm constantly learning how to work with this. My biggest complaint is that my EZTRAK is a 2.5 axis machine, the CAM module "believes" I enjoy manually changing the Z axis constantly, and precisely. So I change the generated G code with a text editor to navigate on a single Z plane and avoid crossing over the part. I also manage this by drawing and generating G code by Z layers, creating a different file for each Z setting.
I was wondering what the list thinks of TCC, and if I should look at something else? Or have I missed a fundamental step in CAD-CAM or using TCC?
I don't think I can afford to go another direction just now, but if there is a much better solution for similar cost (I thought I paid about $700) I'll decide not upgrade and start saving my pennies. The pro packages are not an option, just too expensive for the small volume of parts I make, and my current abilities.
Thanks for your help!
Mike Henry
I was wondering what the list thinks of TCC, and if I should look at something else? Or have I missed a fundamental step in CAD-CAM or using TCC?
I don't think I can afford to go another direction just now, but if there is a much better solution for similar cost (I thought I paid about $700) I'll decide not upgrade and start saving my pennies. The pro packages are not an option, just too expensive for the small volume of parts I make, and my current abilities.
Thanks for your help!
Mike Henry