CNC Router Software

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Specifically Designed For Machining StoneCore FoundationAlphacam is one of the leading and most established suppliers of CAD CAM software for the stone industry. Alphacam Stone has been specifically developed to address the unique challenges encountered when machining marble and stone. From CNC machining simple kitchen worktops to complex three dimensional stone carvings, Alphacam Stone is the tool of choice for the modern stone craftsman.
CAD Import / Construction2D and 3D geometries can be either created or imported into Alphacam Stone. Traditional formats such as DXF, DWG and IGES are all supported, as well as the new generation of solids, such as Parasolid. STL files, a common file format in the industry, especially when using laser scanners to copy existing hand carved forms, can be easily imported, manipulated and machined.
Contouring2D geometries can be contoured using any shape or size of tool. The profile of form cutters are created within the system and their effective diameter and programming depth point controlled. The subsequent profiles generated by these tools on the parts are displayed graphically using the advanced solid simulation available within Alphacam Stone. Tool radius compensation is fully supported and a tool lead-in and out easily created. This means that the entry and exit points of a cutter can be controlled, often required if a tool needs to plunge at the center of a previously core drilled hole. The lead-in and out can be sloping, reducing tool wear and be either; a line, an arc or both a line and an arc. An overlap can be introduced to ensure that no cutting witness is left at the start/end of cut.
Contouring is used extensively when machining and polishing the moldings found on the edge of granite kitchen worktops. By supporting tool radius compensation, the diameter of the tool can be adjusted on the machine controller, thereby allowing for tool wear.
Machining StylesWhen cutting and polishing a contour, multiple tools need to be used. This is achieved within Alphacam Stone by creating a machining style. A machining style is a combination of one or more operations saved away under a unique name, this style can then be applied to any geometry. This avoids the repetitive work needed to apply similar machining operations with numerous tools to the same geometry, thus reducing time and avoiding costly mistakes.
PolishingElliptical and circular surface polishing strategies allow top and recessed surfaces to be finished. Full gouge detection is always active, though a negative stock is available to allow the polishing tool to overlap the top edge of surfaces when required. Surface polishing also involves multiple tools to achieve the surface finish required and again lends itself to the use of machining styles.
PocketingA closed geometry can be pocketed (recessed), with an unlimited number of closed geometries (islands) left standing within it. Alphacam Stone has full look ahead; this means that the tool will remove as much material as it can without gouging (fouling) the part. If a pocket is incomplete because the tool used is too large, a smaller one can be subsequently selected to remove the material left. Alphacam remembers the residual material and pockets only in these areas, rather than retracing the path followed by the first tool, cutting fresh air and therefore saving time. A helical tool path can be used to plunge the tool into the part at the start of the cut, if required due to the nature of the material being machined.

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TYPE EDIT : ARTISTIC CAD/CAM FOR CNC MILLING : 

Bringing Manufacturing Tools to Designers and getting unique results. Type Edit is a complete CAD/CAM software 100% dedicated to the Graphic Art transformations into industrialized consumer products. Engrave, Mark, Cut, Carve in 2D, 2.5D and 3D within any materials, on any CNC milling machines. Deployed for 30+ years Worldwide in renowned industries as diversified as Die making, Mold Engraving, Signage, Jewelry, Tooling, Wood working and many more… With Type Edit, get the Excellence in advanced G-Code generations.

2D Artistic CAD Software Solutions Computer Aided Drawing With Powerful Features :   

Discover the effectiveness of a complete dedicated package aiming to merge the Industrial Worlds of Art & Manufacturing. With TYPE CAD you are building your own designs, and controlling all the details needed to be represented. The Power of building curves with a high level of accuracy has for years positioned TYPE CAD and its users ahead of their competition. In major companies Worldwide, TYPE CAD insures the quality of consumer products and the global standardization through their life cycle.

3D Artistic CAD Software Solution to Build Beautiful 3D & Bring Ideas to Life :  

Discover your inner 3D skills with TYPE ART, the complete dedicated 3D CAD package capable of transforming 2D elements into 3D beautiful arts ready-to-machine. With TYPE ART you can parametrically build 3D Bas-reliefs from any 2D imported or entirely designed within the TYPE CAD module. All the power in puffing up and down your designs is gathered within this easy-to-use 3D package dealing with the most detailed levels required in Mold cavities, Dies, 3D Signage, Jewelry…

Artistic CAM Software Solutions dedicated for all CNC Milling machines :  

With a strong CAM engine all the 2D and 3D elements built or imported can be organized within cutting strategies, which can be applied accordingly to in house specific tools and machining capabilities. With TYPE CAM Users can organize their production using a construction tree and modify computed toolpaths on the fly, offering a huge flexibility in postprocessing the right toolpaths at the right time for any CNC with G-Code, or any other based languages: HPGL, Binary, Proprietary, etc…

Applications : Engraving Texts & Logos,  Injection Molds,  Artistic Dies,  Signmaking, Jewelry & Watch, Coin Die, Stone & Woodworking, Rapid Prototyping AM/SM, Reverse Engineering, Food & Candy Industries, Sheet Machining, Graphite Copper/EDM

2D applications :

• Sign makers
• ACM cutting
• Cabinet makers
• Engraving
• Packaging (dies)
• Carpet cutting
• Marquetry
• Stone carving
• POP/POS making
• Plastic routing
• Countertop cutting

CAM applications :

• V-carve
• Easy tool creation wizard
• Sharp angle finishing
• Bevel
• Chamfrein
• Ramping out
• Finishing
• Cutting
• Threading 

3D applications :

• Sign making
• Woodworking
• Thermoforming
• 3D machining
• Moulding
• Sculpted 3D plaques
• Molded letters
• Ornaments
• GIS Terrain machining
 
3D CAM applications :

• Sign making
• Woodworking
• Thermoforming
• 3D machining
• Moulding
• Sculpted 3D plaques
• Molded letters
• Ornaments

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The complete software solution for CNC Routing, Sign Making, Wood Carving & Engraving at a truly remarkable price!

VCarve Pro and VCarve Desktop provide a powerful but intuitive software solution for cutting parts on a CNC Router. There are tools for 2D design and calculation of 2D and 2.5D toolpaths and along with the ability to import and toolpath a single 3D model (STL, OBJ, SKP etc.). There is also support to import multiple Vectric Clip Art 3D models (V3M) to create advanced 3D assemblies.

The software can import 2D designs from other programs but also provides a full set of drawing and editing tools. The toolpath options cover all typical 2D routing operations such as Profiling, Pocketing, Auto-Inlays and Drilling as well as 2.5D strategies such as V-Carving, Prism carving, Moulding Toolpaths, Fluting and even a decorative Texturing strategy. For 3D you can Rough and Finish the model and there are options to project 2D and 2.5D toolpaths onto the 3D surface. Each toolpath includes appropriate options to customize the settings and provide a high level of control for different types of operation.

In addition all toolpaths can be previewed to show just how the part will look when it is actually cut, this allows instant feedback to allow toolpaths to be further optimized.

VCarve includes the functionality demanded for complex work while remaining incredibly easy to use and affordably priced. The software is used by cabinet makers, wood workers, sign makers, prop makers, plastic fabricators, hobbyists and in many other applications.

To decide which version (Pro or Desktop) is most suitable for you please review the feature list and links to the right.

VCarve Desktop and Pro - Features

 

• Two-Sided Machining & Multi-Sided 3D Simulation
• Complete set of 2D Design and Layout Tools including Smart Snapping & Transform Shortcuts
• Layer control, Guide lines, Snap Grid
• Text Editing + Single Line Engraving Fonts
• 2D File Import - DWG, DXF, EPS, AI, PDF, SKP, SVG
• Image File Import - BMP, JPG, TIF, GIF
• Vectorize images to create vectors for machining
• Single 3D File Import (STL, OBJ, 3DM, SKP etc.)
• Import Multiple Vectric 3D Clip Art Files for Layout and Assembly (V3M file format)
• Includes 100+ 2D Clip Art Designs
• Includes 300+ 3D Clip Art Models
• Robust V-Carving
• Raised 3D Prism machining
• Moulding Toolpaths - to create constant cross section profiles, arches, frames etc.
• Auto-Inlays with multiple options
• 3D Random Texturing Toolpath
• 2D Profiling with Interactive Tabs / Bridges, Lead and Ramp options
• Pocketing with optimization for 2 cutters
• Drilling with option for Peck Drilling
• Beveled Letters
• Custom Molding and Form Cutters
• 3D Roughing and Finishing Toolpaths
• Multi-color Toolpath Previews

Industries : cabinet makers, wood workers, sign makers, prop makers, plastic fabricators, hobbyists and in many other applications.

Applications : Wood working, Engraving, insignia etc

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What is Aspire?

Aspire is built on the same platform as Vectrics VCarve Pro software, sharing the intuitive interface and ease of use for production design and routing.

In addition to the powerful drawing and production routing tools of VCarve Pro, Aspire also has tools to let you transform 2D sketches, photos, drawing and digital artwork into detailed 3D relief models and then to calculate 3D Roughing and Finishing toolpaths to accurately cut these shapes.

Aspire is used by a wide variety of businesses and individuals to create a large range of products that include decorative panels and doors, ornamental flourishes, custom millwork, architectural moldings, dimensional signage, carved company logos, custom gifts and awards, plus many more applications.

Aspire''''s unique 3D component modeling coupled with the comprehensive set of 2D design and editing tools make it easy to work with existing 2D data or imported 3D models as well as giving you the ability to create your own 2D and 3D parts from scratch.

Key Strengths of Aspire

• Aspire''''s single interface for 3D component design and machining makes it easy and logical to draw and build 3D component models, plus calculate combinations of 2D and 3D toolpaths to machine high quality projects.

• The emphasis on ease of use not only includes the interface and work-flow of the software but has also been carried through into the training materials. Aspire ships with over 30 hours of tutorials based on real-world examples that cover all aspects of using the program. The videos are accompanied by the associated files that allow users to watch and work through the training materials at their own pace.

• Aspire has a unique interactive approach to assembling 3D component models that makes it easy to change the shape and characterisitcs of individual parts of the job and build up complex designs using simple sets of 3D shapes. Flexible design tools allow components to be edited - moved, scaled, resized, rotated, tilted, faded and distorted at any time without having to recreate the component.
  
  
• Building 3D shapes from 2D vectors with the interactive 3D shape modeling tools make it easy to experiment with different settings and results. Changes to shape, height or inclination are instantly updated in the 3D view showing exactly what the final result will look like. This takes the guess-work out of creating high quality models.
  
  
• Aspire lets you dynamically edit 3D components using the mouse as well as giving you the ability to enter specific values to manipulate the part.
  
  
• The 3D model preview allows 3D components to be displayed in different material types or colors to produce realistic results for customers quotations, web site content or including in your martketing material etc.
  
  
• Aspire''''s ability create or edit 2D and 3D data coupled with the comprehensive set of toolpath strategies gives you the ability to choose the most efficient ways to make 2D parts, 3D carvings or jobs which combine both with your CNC.

Industries : Wood Carvers, Sign Makers, Furniture Manufacturers, Cabinet Makers, Solid Surface Fabricators, Engravers, Model Makers, Jewelers, Architectural Model Makers, Schools, Colleges & Universities, 3D Sculptors and Artists, Theatre and Movie Prop Makers, Vacuum Form Mold Production, and many others...

Applications : decorative panels and doors, ornamental flourishes, custom millwork, architectural moldings, dimensional signage, carved company logos, custom gifts and awards, plus many more applications.

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Alphacam is intelligent and intuitive CAM Software for Woodworking, Metal & Stone Cutting. The emphasis behind Alphacam is to provide customers with productivity, reliability and flexibility.
Available in Basic, Standard, and Advanced versions to suit individual applications and appropriately priced, Alphacam''s extensive range of modules includes 2D, 3D and 5-Axis milling, turning, wire EDM, laser, flame, plasma and water jet profiling, punching, nesting, wood routing, marble and stone cutting and 3D engraving.
Routing
Ease-of-use is just one of the reasons that Alphacam is the industry standard and system of choice for programming CNC routers. Tooling and machining techniques unique to this industry are accommodated by Alphacam's dedicated Router modules.
Aggregate Support
Horizontal aggregates for machining parts such as hinge reliefs and lock mortices, are easy to control using Alphacam. Standard fixtures can be created and saved within the system and inserted on to work planes when required, providing significant time savings.
Planar Machining
Head mounted rotary axis on CNC routers can be programd at any workplane. Aggregates with a programmable rotary axis and manual tilt are fully supported, as well as routers with fully interpolating 5-axis heads. Safe rapid moves between planes are automatically controlled and verified using advanced solid simulation. Alphacam's powerful post-processing ability means that the advanced functionality of all CNC controllers is utilised, including plane rotation.
3D Engraving
Artwork and text can be easily created and machined using Alphacam's powerful 3D engraving. This command contours geometries with a form tool, and on meeting a sharp corner automatically retracts the tool to produce a sharp corner, often referred to as embossing.
3D Routing
Multiple 3D rough and finish machining strategies of Solids, surfaces and even STL files are available within Alphacam. These strategies can be applied to any work plane, allowing for 3 plus 2 machining to be programd on machines with 4 and 5-axis rotary heads. Alphacam's 5-axis module is cable of 4 and 5-axis simultaneous machining of surfaces and 3D trim curves, often used for finishing chair backs.
Nesting
Maximizing material utilization is made easy using Alphacam's automatic nesting functionality. Parts can be selected from the screen or a kit of parts, their orientation fixed (if grain direction needs to be maintained) or rotated to any angle. Nesting supports tool lead in/out, support tags for small parts and multiple depth parts where an onion skin is required.
Geometry Constraint Manager
Using Alphacam's Constraint Manager, geometry can be made parametric, rules such as tangency can be applied between individual elements, and variables such as distance set between them. By changing the variables, the geometry is automatically resized and resolved and because of the rules applied its integrity maintained. This makes creation and subsequent machining of families of parts very quick and easy.
Dedicated Drilling Unit
Using Alphacam's Multi Drilling command toolpaths can be optimised for any drill unit. Holes are matched to the drill diameters and automatically machined; multiple drills are selected at the same time when a standard 32mm pitch is matched.
Integrated CAD CAM
Alphacam is a completely integrated CAD CAM software solution with advanced features. It is designed to offer your business enhanced productivity, exceptional reliability and additional flexibility.

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ArtCAM software is a single solution for designers, makers, and small businesses looking to create 3D reliefs and decorative woodwork.Woodworking and 3D relief software

ArtCAM is a unique software program which enables you to create impressive, high-quality three-dimensional products starting out as two-dimensional bitmap or vector based artwork.

ArtCAM ArtCAM is an artistic 3D CAD/CAM package with the functionality to do 2D design, editing and layout tools, vectorization of bitmaps, true shape nesting, 3D modeling tools, 3D model import, interactive sculpting, texturing tools and ability to re-use 3D models as clipart in any size in other designs.

Machining options include, automatic inlay tools, fully customizable tool database, V-carving, prismatic carving, drilling, profiling and the ability to add tabs onto a toolpath to stop the part moving as it is cutout, plus 3D machining, the ability to limit the area a tool cuts in 3D, multi tool smart engraving, feature machining and many other options.

Applications : Sign making, woodworking, 3D Engraving and Mold making, mold tool engraving, coinage, packaging

CNC Software, CNC Programming, cnc programming software, toolpath generation, CNC Router Software