You guys are killing me. :P :P (Thanks!)
I checked out Alibre's site (I'll download the free version tonight) it looks REALLY nice. Does it allow me to export in a format that most CNC guys can use? IE if I don't own my own CNC mill yet, could I export into a format they could read using their software?
Also - if I do end up getting my own CNC equipment, and I want to do 4 axis (or even 5), is there something that will take Alibre models and run the CNC stuff from it? On their site, even with the most expensive version, the software tops out at 3.5d CNC.
Solidworks is out of my initial budget I think, there isn't even pricing on their site. About how much would it run me? |