Does Anyone Here Use Router Pro?

[Mick]

I really want to talk to someone who uses this product. I'm a long time Mastercam Lathe and Mill user, and I have the opportunity to implement Router Pro in a new position I may be taking up. I'd really like some feedback

[Charles Davis]

The over-simplified answer is that Router Pro is very similar to Mill Level 3.

 

There are some differences, both cosmetic and in functionality. Check with your dealer and they can provide a detailed description of all the differences.

[cadcam]

All so ask the dealer about the router Demo disk.

this should be out any time then you can look for your self.

[Mick]

Thanks. Yes, my local dealer said there was a demo disk coming out soon. I really want to help convince my possibly new employer, that Mastercam is the way to go.

[sir Camalot]

Hey Mick, I use a 5-axis machine(w/ aggregates and a rotary) and Mill level 3. We too were impressed with Router pro and asked our reseller for a demo which he aquired for us. We decided to wait until the V9 updates to be implemented before we will upgrade. (I heard the last half of this year). I wish that Router was available when we initially bought MC. The differences are subtle at first look but a Godsend the more you use it. There are certain functions that are not needed for wood working and you will find these are greyed out. This makes the choices even easier and faster. The text is worded to accomodate woodworkers making it easier to understand. I found that the added functionality of tabs, nesting, ras2vect, and the door program to be great features. There are some nice changes in the ops manager for setting up toolpathes. Smooth and easy to learn, this was the reason we bought MC in the first place. If you know Mill L3, this will be a breeze to learn. I would like to leave you with two other considerations: MC support is the "Best!" Not only the guys here but at CNC and at MLC. The other is your 5 axis post- these are difficult under the best circumstances, make sure you understand what is involved up front.

[Mick]

Sir camalot...Thanks for the info. I know Mastercam rather well. I've used it at the last three places I've worked at, plus I used to teach it at the local college

I also help the local dealer when and where I can

I've just got to convince my (probably) new boss that he should run with Mastercam.

My only worry is the compatibility with the router they are getting, and the setting up of the 5 axis post...I'll know more this week

Thanks again