Machsupport Forum
G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: motocrossmann on April 04, 2012, 09:17:11 PM
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I'm a home hobbyist who has recently rigged up my little 3-axis mill with Mach3. I have access to a legit version of Solidworks by virtue of the work I do, but I do NOT have access to any CAM software. As a hobbyist, all the decent CAM software that can work with Solidworks costs some serious $$$. What would you guys suggest? I'd be willing to spend as much as $200, but that is orders of magnitude off of what most CAM companies want. What say ye??? I'm not interested in using pirated software.
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You can export .stl files and use MeshCAM.
Or export 2D drawings and use Vectric's Cut2D.
Both are under $200
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HSMXpress is a free CAM for SolidWorks.
http://www.hsmworks.com/hsmxpress/
Juan
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I second the HSM software. Mighty powerful indeed.
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What? Free??? How can that be? I will definitely check it out.
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Yes, free. I'm using it and I made a few parts. Really good software!
If you only need to make 2D parts, is enough.
Juan