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  1. #1
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    Software package CAD CAM

    I’m hobbyist and I’m new to the CNC world.
    I’d like to work what is the best software package CAD CAM at the lowest cost (free is possible)





  2. #2
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    Re: Software package CAD CAM

    Autodesk Fusion360 is a great package that is free for hobbyists
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  3. #3
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    Re: Software package CAD CAM

    For some simple 2.5D try SimplyCam from MR-Soft Nc Software Tools

    Fully functional for demo mode but limited to 100 lines of G-Code.

    Both for drawing and G-Code generation. Not free but very inexpensive.

  4. #4
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    Re: Software package CAD CAM

    You should take a look at Freecad.The price is clear from the name and it does a lot of things.Not the easiest system to learn for design but the Path workbench for generating toolpaths has all the features any experienced CAM user would expect in a basic package and has a range of post processors built in.There is a Freecad forum and if you seek out the sliptonic videos on youtube you will get an idea of what can be done.

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