DeskProto

DeskProto

Delft Spline Systems
MeshCAM

MeshCAM

GRZ Software
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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 .

About

CNC Software for Non-Machinists. MeshCAM is the fastest way to generate gcode. You have a simple goal, to take a CAD file and get your mill to cut it. You don’t want to become an expert on CAM software, you want parts today. MeshCAM is made for people who just want to make parts now. MeshCAM works with almost every 3D CAD program by opening the two most common 3D file formats, STL and DXF. If you just want to make 2D parts without using a 3D CAD program, you can load 2D DXF files (in R12 format) and extrude them to a 3D part. Sometimes you need a part that cannot be designed with a traditional CAD program. Sometimes you don’t even have a CAD program. If this sounds like you, don’t worry. You can open any image file (JPG, BMP, or PNG) in MeshCAM and the image will be converted to a 3D surface that can be machined directly. Users have come up with incredible uses for this feature to make parts that would be almost impossible with a traditional CAD program.

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

Platforms Supported

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

Audience

Designers, moldmakers, artists, woodworkers, educators, hobbyists

Audience

Engineers, manufacturers and designers in search of a software solution to generate gcode and design manufacturing parts

Support

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

Support

Phone Support Not 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

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

Pricing

$250
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

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

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 1.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 2.0 / 5
support 1.0 / 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

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • That I didn't have to spend any money to test it.

Cons

  • Tool paths were ridiculous, tool was cutting air more than metal. Run times in hours not minutes.

Training

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

Training

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

Company Information

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

Company Information

GRZ Software
Founded: 1974
Austria
www.grzsoftware.com

Alternatives

Inventor CAM

Inventor CAM

Autodesk

Alternatives

DeskProto

DeskProto

Delft Spline Systems
PhCNC LSSE

PhCNC LSSE

TELENET LTD.
FreeMILL

FreeMILL

MecSoft Corporation
ENCY

ENCY

ENCY Software
ONGAA CAM

ONGAA CAM

ONG Solutions Inc.
PowerMill

PowerMill

Autodesk
Machinist Toolbox

Machinist Toolbox

CNC Machinist Software

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

Alibre Design Not Supported
AutoCAD Not Supported
Blender Not Supported
FreeCAD Not Supported
MacroFusion Supported
Onshape Not Supported
Predator CNC Editor Not Supported
Predator Software Not Supported
SOLIDWORKS Not Supported
SketchUp Not Supported
Tinkercad Not Supported
ViaCAD Not Supported
ZBrush Not Supported

Integrations

Alibre Design Supported
AutoCAD Supported
Blender Supported
FreeCAD Supported
MacroFusion Not Supported
Onshape Supported
Predator CNC Editor Supported
Predator Software Supported
SOLIDWORKS Supported
SketchUp Supported
Tinkercad Supported
ViaCAD Supported
ZBrush Supported
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