The guy that is supplying the software packages has alluded to that the CAM has a capable crash detection element to the software that could be implemented which would allow us to potentially get away with not having the 3rd party software, but seeing as a spindle is worth 30k it only has to work twice to pay for itself. We are look at the Vericut software as that's what was recommended to us - it's worth $47,000, that's $34,500 in freedom coins, that along with the $50g (aus) price tag on the CAM software package which I understand is unavoidable, has all added up very quickly. In order to prevent* this from happening I have been advised by the shops we went to visit, who are running these machines, that it's a good idea to get a 3rd party simulation software to verify that the G-Code being posted (we will be using Master Cam) isn't going to hinder my ongoing employment. Rapid the spindle into the work piece? Maybe a nice table to spindle crash? In anticipation of taking delivery of our DMU75 in February, armed with nothing but basic YouTube knowledge, I have begun fantasizing about all the different ways I am going to completely bin the brand new machine. 5 axis - Machine Simulation Software, Absolutely Necessary? Or 'She'll be right'?
