List of CAD/CAM Software

**Christian Knuell** · 19-07-2014

Hi,

I hope it is OK if I add this (I'm the programmer): http://www.estlcam.com

The homepage is currently German only - but the program has an English user interface and provides English tooltips with explanations.
It can do 2d / 2.5d work based on .dxf files, some basic 3d with STL files and also includes a CNC controller using an Arduino.

Christian

**EddyCurrent** · 12-08-2014

Anybody tried these, free and from Autocad, you have to take a look, quite unbelievable really.
http://www.123dapp.com/create

Also this; http://www.wintopo.com/
Free version available, Raster to Vector, exports to DXF, I can confirm it works great with Cambam.

**BilboBaggins** · 05-10-2014

Originally Posted by Mad Professor

Good day all.

Quite often I see posts regarding what CAD or CAM software is out there, so I was thinking about making a list of known CAD / CAM Software.

Here are the following I know off the top of my head.

Alibre Design
AutoCAD
CamBam
BobCAD/CAM
Dolphin CAD/CAM
Draftsight
FreeMILL
Inventorcam
MasterCAM
Sheetcam
Sketchup
SolidCAM
SolidWorks
SurfCAM
Vectric

I know most are out of the price range for a hobbyist.

It would be nice if we could make up a full listing of the software out there, what it supports and price ranges.

Thanks for your time.

Best Regards.

Can we add Ucancam , Having just been updated to V10 and priced around £120/£160 for the standard version or £320/£400 for the Pro version (Pro offers full 3D machining support etc)

It is usually given with Chinese machines if you want something better than the 'copied' type 3 and Artcam.

On the up side, the list of features are high, on the down side, some of the English can be quite Chinglish.

**EddyCurrent** · 23-10-2014

"NC Corrector v4.0, a free editor visualizer programs for CNC milling machines (G-code)."

http://www.nc-corrector.inf.ua/index_EN.htm

**Ger21** · 23-10-2014

I'd like to add my program, JointCAM to the list. Creates g-code for traditional woodworking joints. It's still in development, but is avaiable now.

http://g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

**EddyCurrent** · 03-11-2014

composite board cabinet design software;

http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/8067-...3347#post63347

**EddyCurrent** · 09-11-2014

Pity about the name;

"OpenSCAM is an Open-Source software which simulates 3-axis CNC milling or engraving. It is a fast, flexible and user friendly simulation software for the DIY and Open-Source community. OpenSCAM works on Linux, OS-X and Windows. "
http://openscam.com/

**Popp Ann** · 10-12-2014

Hi, if you register with your local school/college then Auto Desk will let you have a licence for 3 years to use all their software for free as long as you are not using it for business use.

**9designs** · 01-01-2015

Looking for a suitable CAM software, of coarse no one gives any price information without registering or mailing them all.
.... Anyone with some recent quotes or prices lists? Looking at 3 axis Mill/router.
CAD is latest SolidEdge ST7, the integrated offering, Cam Express, from Semens is about 4K+
I'm not worried if it's not free, but I'd like to test the water before one day before haggling a deal on the integrated option.

**Skipsoaring** · 09-06-2015

Autodesk Fusion 360 looks amazing and quite easy to learn from a complete novice perspective. Free and fully functioning for hobbyists and startups. Computer died yesterday so I'll get it when I get a new poota.
I had been learning CAD with Onshape which was pretty easy also but doesn't have integrated CAM. Am looking forward to playing with Fusion 360.
Clayt