Machine shop owners - question - The Hull Truth

artie159 · 08-09-2008, 06:25 PM

What N/C programming software does your engineering dept use for 3,4 and 5 axis programs , Mastercam , Catia version 5 or Unigraphics??
I am trying to determine what is the most popular software.

Thanks
Artie

jtburf · 08-09-2008, 07:44 PM

You are going to get as many different answers as there is software, I used Mastercam, Gibbs, Hurco, Edgecam, Charmilles had there own version, are you looking to buy one?..
What type of work does your shop do?

What do you use now?

John

artie159 · 08-10-2008, 02:51 PM

I am looking to get a business started writing programs for aircraft parts. I am very proficient in 3,4 and 5 axis programming using Catia V5 but if the shops out there don't use V5 what good is it.
My preference would be to use a system that a majority of the shops use. From my research I have found that Mastercam , Unigraphics and Catia are the most popular with the larger shops , I am looking to see what the majority use.
Presently i have Catia V5 and a copy of Mastercam X thru my friend's shop.

jtburf · 08-10-2008, 03:19 PM

So your looking to start a contract programming company...

I wish you luck, as a former programmer I have found that most shops want people on staff doing hands on. Not a lot of demand for just come hand us the program and walk out the door, their biggest fear is you stealing the work.

I would call shops in your area who you hope to sell to and straight up ask them ... test the market before you dump money in it.

John

Afishinado · 08-10-2008, 04:14 PM

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jtburf - 8/10/2008 5:19 PM So your looking to start a contract programming company... I wish you luck, as a former programmer I have found that most shops want people on staff doing hands on. Not a lot of demand for just come hand us the program and walk out the door, their biggest fear is you stealing the work. I would call shops in your area who you hope to sell to and straight up ask them ... test the market before you dump money in it. John

Good advice.

Major Woods · 08-12-2008, 09:31 AM

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jtburf - 8/10/2008 2:19 PM

So your looking to start a contract programming company...

I wish you luck, as a former programmer I have found that most shops want people on staff doing hands on. Not a lot of demand for just come hand us the program and walk out the door, their biggest fear is you stealing the work.

I would call shops in your area who you hope to sell to and straight up ask them ... test the market before you dump money in it.

John

That is what I found to be true.