FreeMILL

FreeMILL

MecSoft Corporation
PowerMill

PowerMill

Autodesk
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About

FreeMILL, a sub-set of our commercial CNC software, is a free milling module for programming CNC mills & routers. Yes, completely free CAM software with no time limits, number of tries limit, number of saves limit or lines of code limit! Create a toolpath where the tool is driven along a set of parallel planes to cut your geometry. Create both Roughing and Finishing toolpaths. Run full cutting and material simulation of toolpaths. Output G code to your CNC milling tool of choice. MecSoft Corporation is a developer of standalone, as well as integrated CAD/CAM software solutions for both the subtractive (CNC machining) and additive (3D printing) manufacturing industries. Founded in 1997, MecSoft is a technology leader that develops, markets and supports our CAM software products from our world headquarters in Irvine, CA. With a focus on developing easy, powerful, and affordable CAD/CAM software solutions.

About

Fusion 360 with PowerMill® CAM software provides expert CNC programming strategies for complex 3- and 5-axis manufacturing. Now includes access to Fusion 360, Fusion 360 Team, and advanced manufacturing capabilities through Fusion 360 extensions. Access a vast library of strategies in PowerMill. Reduce programming times with rapid toolpath calculation. Simulate, verify, and optimize motion of CNC machines and industrial robots. Fusion 360 offers 3D modeling, generative design, simulation, electronics, collaboration, and more. Get modeling for manufacture tools to help prepare complex geometry for better CAM programming. Use simulation tools to improve plastic part designs and optimize the mold tools used to make them. This US manufacturer uses a combination of Autodesk Moldflow, PowerMill, and PowerShape in the design and manufacture of high-quality injection molds.

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

Companies, engineers and industry professionals in search of a free milling software solution for programming CNC mills and routers

Audience

Industries looking for a machining software for manufacturing

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

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 2.5 / 5
ease 3.5 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

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

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I am surprised with the bunch of possibilities but I think ends up being very expensive just for a CNC wood machine and hobbies with 3d printers.
  • It's free. It will generate a surfacing tool path to make a flat board flat, but a little thinner than before.

Cons

  • I did not like the logical sequence to use it when you test the Trial for FreeMill as I don´t know what is free and what is not. Colors darkening and a dark mode is a must for me as my eyes suffer with the screen lights. Hate that light purple color.
  • I get it, it's the free version of your offerings, so I don't have huge expectations, but not even having the ability to contour or pocket a hole is so reduced as to make it useless.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • - Very user friendly - Has multiple options for surface finishing - Functionality from 1 type of work to another is outstanding - Machine simulation - Constantly upgrading and making the programs more efficient - Great support all around

Cons

  • I honestly do not have a complaint about this software it has always been reliable and consistent.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

MecSoft Corporation
Founded: 1997
United States
mecsoft.com/freemill/

Company Information

Autodesk
Founded: 1982
United States
www.autodesk.com/products/powermill/overview

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Categories

Categories

Integrations

MacroFusion
Predator Software
ANSYS SpaceClaim
Autodesk Fusion
DesignCAD
IronCAD
Onshape
Predator CNC Editor
Rhino 8
SOLIDWORKS
Virtofy
VisualCAM

Integrations

MacroFusion
Predator Software
ANSYS SpaceClaim
Autodesk Fusion
DesignCAD
IronCAD
Onshape
Predator CNC Editor
Rhino 8
SOLIDWORKS
Virtofy
VisualCAM
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