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Author Fosdick, Douglas.
Source Machine Design. v. 66, Apr. 4 1994, p. 35-8.
Abstract Desktop milling machines and modern CAM software allow designers to create prototypes in a matter of hours. In-office manufacturing is made possible by up-to-date CAM software such as Personal Machinist. This software can be set up so that operators access the menus and selections for producing parts in easily machined materials, such as wax or plastic. The designer's first step involves transferring a finished model into the CAM software, which generates the toolpaths. The software prepares these toolpaths for a specific machine tool. Once the toolpaths are postprocessed, a desktop milling machine cuts the part from raw material. This type of rapid prototyping allows the designer to instantly identify problems. XX