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  1. #1
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    Cheap/Free 4 axis CAM software?

    Can anybody recommend a cheap or free 4 axis CAM package. I am looking for something for hobby use and possibly only once.

    For work I use SheetCAM and AlibreCAM but the price for the 4th axis in AC is beyond a hobby budget and I simply do not need it for work.

    Heck even something with a 30-60 day trial would probably be sufficient.
    -Eric

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    If you can get away with indexed 4th axis, MeshCAM can do it. www.meshcam.com
    Gerry

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  3. #3
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    Check Deskproto its complete 30 day trial...

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    WorkNC

    Do you have 4 or 5axis at the shop you work at?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 68rustang View Post
    Can anybody recommend a cheap or free 4 axis CAM package. I am looking for something for hobby use and possibly only once.
    DeskCNC has rotary 4th axis and 4 axis foam cutting capabilities, also a free 30 day trial.

    http://www.imsrv.com/deskcnc/

    Tutorials are on the left side of the page about 1/2 way down.

    Fred Smith - IMService

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    Quote Originally Posted by imserv View Post
    DeskCNC has rotary 4th axis and 4 axis foam cutting capabilities, also a free 30 day trial.

    http://www.imsrv.com/deskcnc/

    Tutorials are on the left side of the page about 1/2 way down.

    Fred Smith - IMService
    I downloaded it and it keeps saying my trial has expired, I may have downloaded months ago but never used it. I need to test it somehow...


    -Jason

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    Try dolphin cad cam. Not free but certainly affordable for low budget users such as myself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SpeedsCustom View Post
    I downloaded it and it keeps saying my trial has expired, -Jason
    Do you have another computer? Maybe you have not used your 30 day trial on that machine.

    Fred Smith - IMService
    http://www.imsrv.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by imserv View Post
    Do you have another computer? Maybe you have not used your 30 day trial on that machine.

    Fred Smith - IMService
    http://www.imsrv.com
    I can't use it on the Shop comp.

    Why couldn't I use it on my home comp if I removed all the software and re-installed it?




    Also, I just installed a free demo of Dolphin Cam, can you actually out put a Postprocessor or only what they offer. I just need to test my part!


    -Jason

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    You probably cant post process because your running demo mode.

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