So what are you asking for Moray.? Best Cam package or way to do it.?

Also if I'm reading you right all your wanting to do is surface the face and Pocket some holes.? . . . Or are you trying to replicate what's in the picture with the steps etc.?

If you want to email me the Model and what you want done exactly then I can knock you some code to try and compare.

Regards best Package then out of all you've mentioned then I'd go with dolphin. I've Got BobCad and it's Ok but Dolphin easily matches it and is better for Lathes I think.! . . . I don't have Lathe for Bobcad.
I'm Using Solid Cam now and it blows anything I've used before out the water but it should really for the price plus don't have Lathe portion for that either has I don't have CNC Lathe that works at minute.