Cut2D

Cut2D

Vectric
DeskProto

DeskProto

Delft Spline Systems
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About

Vectric’s Cut2D software is an intuitive, powerful tool designed for 2D CNC routing, milling, and engraving projects. It allows users to create and edit vector designs easily, producing toolpaths for profiles, pockets, drills, and inlays. The Desktop edition suits small CNC machines up to 24”x24”, ideal for hobbyists or small shops, while the Pro edition supports unlimited job sizes and advanced features like true shape nesting and job setup sheets for production environments. Cut2D offers extensive drawing, editing, and vectorization tools, including bitmap import and image tracing, enabling detailed and precise design work. The software integrates real-time 3D toolpath previews to ensure accuracy and optimize cutting before machining. Vectric’s tool database, job sheets, and post-processor management simplify CNC workflow and increase productivity.

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
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Vectric Cut2D is ideal for hobbyists, small business owners, and professional CNC operators seeking an easy-to-use yet powerful 2D CNC design and machining software for routing, milling, and engraving projects

Audience

Designers, moldmakers, artists, woodworkers, educators, hobbyists

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$449 one-time payment
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

Free
Next to the Free edition three paid editions are available, prices range from EUR 145 to EUR 995.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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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

  • 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
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Vectric
Founded: 2005
United Kingdom
www.vectric.com/products/cut2d/

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
CAD
CNC Machining
Custom Commands
Raw Material Management
Toolpath Simulation

Integrations

MacroFusion

Integrations

MacroFusion
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