DeskProto

DeskProto

Delft Spline Systems
4.5 out of 5 stars
DeskProto MachiningCloud

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DeskProto:

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 .
MachiningCloud:

About

MachiningCloud is a cloud-based tooling-data and pre-CAM planning platform for CNC manufacturers, machinists, and manufacturing engineers. It provides searchable, manufacturer-sourced cutting-tool information, including 3D models, dimensions, drawings, and application data. Users can select tools, build and manage tool assemblies, review feeds and speeds, plan machining jobs, organize tool inventory and crib records, and export tool or job data to supported CAM systems. The platform also provides shop-floor documentation and lets users prepare tool purchases through participating suppliers. Its web application carries standardized tooling information from product research and tool selection into CAM programming and production preparation. Enterprise licensing offers API access to the catalog and data licensing for integrations with CAM, ERP, and tool-management systems.
DeskProto:

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
MachiningCloud:

Platforms Supported

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

Audience

Designers, moldmakers, artists, woodworkers, educators, hobbyists
MachiningCloud:

Audience

CNC manufacturing.
DeskProto:

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Not Supported
MachiningCloud:

API

Offers API Supported
DeskProto:

Screenshots and Videos

MachiningCloud:

Screenshots and Videos

DeskProto:

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
MachiningCloud:

Pricing

$39/user/month
Standard costs $39/user/month. Premium costs $149/user/month or $1,490/user/year. Enterprise pricing is quote-based. A free trial is available; after it ends, unpaid accounts have browse-only access, including unlimited catalog browsing, searching, and 3D model viewing.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported
DeskProto:

Reviews/Ratings

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

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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DeskProto:

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
DeskProto:

Training

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

Training

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

Company Information

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

Company Information

MachiningCloud
Founded: 2008
United States
www.machiningcloud.com
DeskProto:

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MachiningCloud:

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DeskProto:

Categories

MachiningCloud:

Categories

DeskProto:

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
DeskProto:

Integrations

Autodesk Fusion Not Supported
ESPRIT Not Supported
GibbsCAM Not Supported
MacroFusion Supported
Mastercam Not Supported
NX CAM Not Supported
SolidCAM Not Supported
TopSolid Not Supported
WinTool Not Supported
hyperMILL Not Supported
MachiningCloud:

Integrations

Autodesk Fusion Supported
ESPRIT Supported
GibbsCAM Supported
MacroFusion Not Supported
Mastercam Supported
NX CAM Supported
SolidCAM Supported
TopSolid Supported
WinTool Supported
hyperMILL Supported
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