Cheap stand-alone CAM-program

[pHreaC]

Hi all,


We (http://www.coek.be/index.cfm) are looking for a CAM-program to do some 3-axis machining (milling). We are in the 'vessel' business (reactors, condensors, heat exchangers...), so our need formilling of specialsis limited to somewhat 20-30 items/year.


Therefore we do not want to spend a fortune on CAM-software.


Could you guys recommend a decent stand-alone CAM programfor our milling-needs?


Thanks,





pHreaC

 

[usta]

Dear pHreaC,

I recommend you to use Mastercam. I m sure 2-1/2 axis module might cost less than 3 axis which might also be enough if you don't need 3d surface milling. But if you have Pro/E as a cad system, and if you are expert on it then I recommend an upgrade to Prismatic Milling Package.

Regards,
Oner

 

[vercoutter@duco]

Edgecam is a good program 3D

PrimCam is a good program 2D

 

[orac]

You could try a small free CAM package FreeMill that works rather well with Pro/E.
The basic commercial version is not too expensive either.


You can download it from


http://www.mecsoft.com/Mec/Products/products.shtml


Best regards,


John Bijnens

 

[azskymaster]

bobcad is pretty good, relatively cheap and easy to use.

 

[a3_bham]

You should try Pro Toolmaker which works really good with Pro Engineer and Solidworks, due to the associativity that it can hold between the files.


Its good at 2D, 3D and %axis machining.


You can download it from PTC.com

 

[pHreaC]

Thanks for the replies.


Appreciate it!