CAD CAM stands for computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. CAD/CAM software is basically used to design various prototypes.
Here are the top 10 CAD/CAM software-
1. FreeMill
It is a small part of CNC software. It is completely free software without any restrictions or any other time-availing offers. Using FreeMill a user can create its own toolpath. Also, they can create Roughing and Fishing toolpaths. We cannot consider this software as a unique software because it is included in a variety of different products like Visual CAD/CAM etc.
2. Visual CAD/CAM
This software is totally unique package, which is available for 3D printing as well.
It is considered as best valued software ever in the market.
The features in this software are-
a. Ribbon interface
b. 3d studio files
c. Multiple viewports
d. User-friendly UI
3. EZ-Mill Pro
It is considered the most useful software. All the needs for prototyping, 3D functions, Roughing are fulfilled with this software. The latest feature includes 3D surface Machining to the menu. It combines all the 3D graphical features along with the dialog box.
4. Rhino 5
This software is very effective in modeling 3-D objects. Many objects can be modeled using the best modeling tools that are available in this software. The software also helps in determining the accurate model for the specific event. The software can be used in any operating system. Animations are also provided with huge features. There is also an amazing feature that this software is not very complex, which means that anyone with basic knowledge can work on this software.
5. GeoMagic
This is digital software, which is licensed. This software is very accurate, fast, and very easy to understand. It is very powerful in building different objects. Also, it is flexible which means that the tools are very easy to work with. It can create 3D models very effectively and in less time compared to other software. Switching between different modes is also very easy in this.
6. Design CAD
It is used in most of the top working firms all over the world. Many projects were made using this. All the types of 3D modeling, different scenes, imaginable bridges, construction sites, movie animation were made using this. Colors, different structures can easily be made on this software.
7. AutoDesk Inventor
For trial purposes, a free version of this software is available on the market. The main feature includes Data integration in a single environment, a virtual representation of all the models, perfect 3D models, etc. The latest Autodesk Inventor is Autodesk Inventor Professional 2020.
8. Espirt
This is a very powerful, accurate, and machine-optimized software that you will find in the market. Fully utilized tools including all the 3D models are available in this software. Also, this is the perfect choice for industrial applications.
9. MeshCam
This is mainly for Mac users. It is free of price. It is very easy to use 3D modeling software. You can create different models using this.
10. Heeks CAD
This is the last software on this list. It is free of cost. It is specified only for windows users. The most popular version is 0.1. All the other features are the same as all the above software.
