Netfabb

Netfabb

Autodesk
VCarve

VCarve

Vectric
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About

Netfabb® software includes efficient build preparation capabilities alongside tools for optimizing designs for additive manufacturing, simulating metal additive processes, and planning for CNC post-processing. Import models from a variety of CAD formats and use repair tools to quickly correct errors. Make your models production ready by adjusting wall thicknesses, smoothing rough areas, and more. Identify areas that require support and use semi-automated tools to generate support structures. Convert organic, free-form mesh files to boundary representation models and make them available in CAD in STEP, SAT, or IGES format. Use 2D and 3D packing algorithms to optimally place parts within the build volume. Create custom reports that include critical information for manufacturing and quoting. Develop build strategies and define toolpath parameters for maximum surface quality, part density, and speed.

About

Vectric VCarve is a powerful yet user-friendly software for creating 2.5D decorative carvings and machining parts on CNC routers. It supports toolpaths such as v-carving, chamfering, fluting, prism, and moulding, and allows the import of 3D models for machining. The Desktop edition suits smaller CNC machines up to 24”x24”, ideal for hobbyists, while the Pro edition offers unlimited job size, true shape nesting, job setup sheets, and other production tools. VCarve includes comprehensive drawing and editing tools for vectors, bitmap import and editing, and image vectorization. Users benefit from realistic 3D toolpath previews and a built-in tool database for managing cutters and machining parameters. VCarve integrates machine management tools and offers extensive online training and community support.

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 looking for a solution efficient build preparation capabilities alongside tools for optimizing designs for additive manufacturing, simulating metal additive processes, and planning for CNC post-processing

Audience

Vectric VCarve is ideal for hobbyists, sign makers, woodworkers, and small to medium CNC production shops seeking an easy-to-use yet powerful software for 2.5D carving and complex CNC machining projects

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

$30 per month
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$699 one-time payment
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 2.0 / 5
ease 2.0 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 1.0 / 5
support 2.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It does a lot if you can figure out how to use the features. Unfortunately, that is very difficult to do.
  • Almost great design and CAM software. Excellent toolpath control and toolpath options, An ability to have multiple sheets in one file, bump increments that dynamically change based on zoom. Various export formats, multiple 3d format imports. A sweet vector selector options window. Node editing with bezier curve handles. chamfer tool paths, v-carve tool paths, fluting tool paths, and all sorts of texturing effects. An easy way into import different tooling. Automated part nesting, Really cool gadgets like the box creator 2 sided machining, and the list goes on.

Cons

  • Many features don't seem to work, or are so confusing that you just can't figure them out. And for documentation, Vectric supplies YouTube videos ONLY, and many of them are obsolete.
  • Almost great because the software is hobbled by some design decisions I don't understand. Its biggest flaw is a lack of comprehensive hot keys and keyboard mapping. With no way to map the keyboard to the drawing icons or the vector selector. No history or log of events. Poor layer menu that I can't seem to nest on the screen where I like it. No ability to add sheets to a job without the nest function. The tool path menu doesn't display all of the information that i find relevant, I'm looking at you tool number. No adaptive milling (you can't have everything).

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

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

Company Information

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

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Categories

Categories

Integrations

Autodesk Viewer
PhotoVCarve

Integrations

Autodesk Viewer
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