Read about why Sara Lee / DE decided to quit Unigraphics, and to start using SolidWorks and DeskProto instead.
Article from Cad User Magazine (Great Britain), written by David Chadwick.
Download the article "DeskProto", page 1 (JPG/ 130 Kb)
Download the article "DeskProto", page 2 (JPG/ 150 Kb)
What is the function of CAM software, how does it relate to other software packages used, what types of CAM software do exist, and which filetypes are used for communications. A very basic introduction.
"Article of the Month", written by Lex Lennings for the (very interesting) website desktopcnc.com.
Read the article as published on DesktopCNC or
Download the article "Use-of-cam" (PDF/ 74 Kb)
In the past few years, CNC milling has proved to be a valuable tool for prototypers. Reliable results and value for money mean that this class of technology shouldn't be overlooked.
Article written by Lex Lennings, for "Prototyping Technology International 99" (which never was published).
Download the article "RP with CNC" (PDF/ 593 Kb)
Two fundamentally different methods are currently available for Rapid Prototyping: Layered
Manufacturing Technology (additive) and CNC milling (subtractive). In order to create a
prototype using RP, a designer will have to choose one of both methods. This paper gives
guidelines for choosing the most appropriate method.
Article written by Lex Lennings, for the "Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing 2000" Conference, organized by SME/RPA in Rosemont (Chicago), April 2000.
Download the article "CNC versus LMT" (PDF/ 426 Kb)
In order to be used as a real Concept Modeler an RP system has to meet a number of requirements. After explaining these requirements a system is presented that indeed does meet them: DeskProto. This system is both low priced and fast, in contrast to many other 'Concept Modelers'.
Article written by Lex Lennings, published in "Prototyping Technology International 98"
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