antsals
15-05-2011, 11:43 PM
Over the last few years I've used many CAM packages but never really stuck with one of them. I've tried MasterCAM, FeatureCAM, BobCAM, SolidCAM and I have also looked at a few on the web. Now the time has come because I no longer have access to the software to purchase my own.
I'm using Mach3 as my CNC controller so one of the selection critria is the Mach3 post processor. Also I currently have a CNC milling machine and at some point would want a CNC lathe so the software would have to do both....at some point. The milling is most important at the moment.
Also cost is a factor. If possiable less than a £1k.
What do people think would be a good selection? User friendly and rapid output would be good. Also imports Solidworks models
I have been looking closely at OneCNC and SprutCAM are these good contenders?
Thanks,
Ant
I'm using Mach3 as my CNC controller so one of the selection critria is the Mach3 post processor. Also I currently have a CNC milling machine and at some point would want a CNC lathe so the software would have to do both....at some point. The milling is most important at the moment.
Also cost is a factor. If possiable less than a £1k.
What do people think would be a good selection? User friendly and rapid output would be good. Also imports Solidworks models
I have been looking closely at OneCNC and SprutCAM are these good contenders?
Thanks,
Ant