Hi everyone,

We are evaluating new CAM systems and Mastercam is on the list. I've had our local reseller demo the software a few times and answer some of my more technical concerns. I would really like to hear from the community now(you) on how mastercam works for you and what you use it for. If you're up to it, I would like to hear everything you have to say. The good, the bad, the ugly, all of it. Also, if you have experience with other CAM systems, how would you compare them?

I'm just looking to see how others think about it.

As for us, we do all sorts of work with all the machines. From 2 axis trak mills/lathes to 5 axis trunions and head/head machines, mill/turn(Haas ST30Y), and Wire EDM.

What kind of machines do you use and have you had better luck with some more than others when using mastercam? How about mirror finishes at micron levels?

Feel free to rant. I want to know what I'm getting into that sales people will never expose me to because why would they?

Anyways, thanks in advance!

-G