I did not setup the database in Gwizard calculator and it does OK. The typical comeback is: Well, once you setup the database it does OK. Why can't these massive companies not handle speeds, feeds and tool selection? My guess is that they just don't know what they are doing, they bought their CAM software from someone and nobody wants to spend a year cleaning-up and fixing the tool database. I mean, I use GWizard calculator and can pretty much trust the numbers it gives me without much concern, particularly if I don't run it in "Aggressive" mode. I'm just sick of throwing thousands of dollars at products to end-up with nonsense that should just not exist in this day and age. I know there is no utopia when it comes to CAM. Back in the early days I had at least one Z crash (thankfully into machinable wax) attributable to CAMWorks. When a vendor ships you a product that calls for something like 200 ipm for a 1/8 end mill, full slot cut at 1/8 in depth.and that's just one example of the nonsense.well, eventually that shit cost you money, sometimes lots of it. I am seriously considering making the move as I am pretty tired of CAMWorks (I've been using it since 2008/9). Can't use Fusion 360 for various reasons. Anyone switch from CAMWorks to HSMExpress (or full HSM for that matter).
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