DeskProto

DeskProto

Delft Spline Systems
SmartCAM

SmartCAM

SmartCAMcnc
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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

The SmartCAM® software family consists of CAM applications for CNC milling, turning, fabrication and wire EDM as well as optional native CAD data translators for the leading CAD vendors. SmartCAM Production Milling™ The entry-level wireframe-based milling product for 2- and 2½‑axis machining with 4th‑axis positioning. SmartCAM Advanced Milling™ The SmartCAM professional's choice for 2‑ through 3‑axis machining as well as 4‑ and 5‑axis positioning using wireframe and solid data. SmartCAM FreeForm Machining™ The SmartCAM professional's best choice for 2‑axis work to complex 3‑axis with 4‑ and 5‑axis positioning for molds, dies, and prototypes using wireframe and solid data. SmartCAM Production Turning™ The entry‑level wireframe‑based product for 2‑axis lathes. SmartCAM Advanced Turning™ The SmartCAM professional's best choice for 2‑through 6‑axis lathes, Mill/Turn and Turn/Mill centers.

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 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

Audience

Designers, moldmakers, artists, woodworkers, educators, hobbyists

Audience

Enterprises in need of CAM software applications to support designing of CNC milling, turning, fabrication and wire EDM

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

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

No information available.
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 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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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 Not Supported

Training

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

Company Information

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

Company Information

SmartCAMcnc
Founded: 2003
United States
www.smartcamcnc.com/Products/smartcam_products.php

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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
Predator CNC Editor Not Supported
Predator DNC Not Supported
Predator MDC Not Supported
Predator PDM Not Supported
Predator RCM Not Supported
Predator Software Not Supported
Predator Touch HMI Not Supported
Predator Virtual CNC Not Supported

Integrations

MacroFusion Not Supported
Predator CNC Editor Supported
Predator DNC Supported
Predator MDC Supported
Predator PDM Supported
Predator RCM Supported
Predator Software Supported
Predator Touch HMI Supported
Predator Virtual CNC Supported
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