ALPHACAM

ALPHACAM

Hexagon
DeskProto

DeskProto

Delft Spline Systems
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About

Ease-of-use is just one of the reasons that ALPHACAM is the industry standard and system of choice for programming CNC routers. Tooling and machining techniques unique to this industry are accommodated by ALPHACAM’s dedicated Router modules. Horizontal aggregates for machining parts such as hinge reliefs and lock mortices, are easy to control using ALPHACAM. Standard fixtures can be created and saved within the system and inserted on to work planes when required, providing significant time savings. ALPHACAM is leading CAM software for milling from 2-Axis through to 5-Axis programming. The emphasis behind the development of ALPHACAM is to provide our customers with productivity, reliability and flexibility. ALPHACAM is one of the leading and most established suppliers of CAD CAM software for the stone industry. ALPHACAM Stone has been specifically developed to address the unique challenges encountered when machining marble and stone.

About

DeskProto is a 3D CAM program for 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines. It can import 2D vector files (DXF, SVG, EPS, AI), 3D geometry files (STL, DXF) and bitmap files (any digital image), calculate CNC toolpaths for that design, simulate the result, and finally export a toolpath file for the machine that you selected - a long list of supported machines is present. DeskProto is available in our different editions: Free, Entry, Expert and Multi-Axis. The last three need a paid license, hobbyist users can buy a low-cost hobby license .

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Engineers and companies searching for a CAD CAM solution for woodworking, metal and stone cutting

Audience

Designers, moldmakers, artists, woodworkers, educators, hobbyists

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

Free
Next to the Free edition three paid editions are available, prices range from EUR 145 to EUR 995.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Simply the best. Everything is simple and straightforward. I can recommend it to anyone, either hobbyist machinist or full time production company.

Cons

  • Solid model extraction can be a bit complicated to use sometimes but i give it kudos.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • all the features are there, some what easy to learn, much shorter learning curve than others, Wizards make it easy to set up a project. Low cost and no subscription needed.
  • Simple to use - the wizards really take the guesswork out of things for beginners. Scaleable - you can be as much in control of the process as you wish for, so it grows well with you as you grow in confidence

Cons

  • UI is a bit dated. Really no cons once you get used to the layout
  • I am unhappy that they have only just released the V-Carve solution. I have not yet upgraded to the Version 8 that incorporates this, as I have got used to making do with FEngrave. This would have been a nice to have before trying to go the hard route. I understand that tool paths can be broken, it would be nice (but potentially impossible to predict) to know this before embarking on a visualisation that just sits doing nothing for hours. Note I am still on V7, so this may be addressed in V8

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Hexagon
United Kingdom
hexagon.com/products/product-groups/computer-aided-manufacturing-cad-cam-software/alphacam

Company Information

Delft Spline Systems
Founded: 1984
Netherlands
www.deskproto.com

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Categories

Categories

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Features

Automatic Feature Recognition Not Supported
CAD Not Supported
CNC Machining Supported
Custom Commands Not Supported
Raw Material Management Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation Supported

Integrations

MacroFusion Supported
CabinetSense Supported
CyberSWIFT LAMS Supported
CyberSWIFT PPMS Supported
PYTHA 3D CAD Supported

Integrations

MacroFusion Supported
CabinetSense Not Supported
CyberSWIFT LAMS Not Supported
CyberSWIFT PPMS Not Supported
PYTHA 3D CAD Not Supported
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