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Originally posted by Bitflip
hi new to 3d cad programs so bare with me whilst i try to understand eveyrthing.
i've got a program called prodesktop and i was wondering if i could design waterblocks on it, and then give the code? to a cnc machine to make it?
also can anyone recommend me a program to do this all on?
thanks
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You can design waterblocks using (nearly) any CAD program. Getting CNC code out of it is another thing entirely.
Most CAD solutions do not directly output CNC programs from native design data; a special module or outside program is required. Very high-end products such as CATIA or Unigraphics (BIG $$) have integrated machining modules; some older DOS-based programs do as well.
I believe MasterCAM is one program that can do both. I prefer having discrete "best-of-breed" programs. I use SolidWorks for design and WorkNC for NC Programming, but I have access to these thru my employer.
If you could give some more specific info about "prodesktop" it would be easier to make a determination as to its utility in this application...
In any case, welcome to the world of CAD!
Bob