Australian multicam cnc router

[BGH]

This is my first post, we are looking a purchasing an Australian MULTICAM M1 CNC router using artCAM PRO.
Has anyone any experience or herd roports about thes machines?

[Stewey]

Good machine, good program- both pricey, but very good.
A comparable option is the aussie-made Tekcel router, & maybe EnRoute software.
Also pricey but very good.
There are cheaper versions too.

[BGH]

Thanks Stewey for your feedback. I have been using artCAM pro for a few years currently using artCAM 2008.
My main concern was about compatability with Australian MULTICAM router and also reliability and accuracy of the machine.
I used EnRoute version 2.3 before updating to artCAM, artCAM is far better software but also more expensive, I guess you get what you pay for.

[Stewey]

Hi BGH, I'm just an amateur, but I was looking at the Aussie Multicam in early May- the latest one was a very nice machine, with a circular auto tool changer in a drum located in the middle of the long side (left)- or maybe the drum travelled with the gantry, I'm not sure, so the Y axis did not have far to go to do a change, and the holder rotated till the right bit was under the router, for changing.

I think they consider themselves a cut above the USA multicams, which are also an excellent unit, named or rebadged Matcam, here downunder.

I ended up being nearly convinced into getting a small aussie multicam, but ended up getting a 2nd hand Tekcel, which began life as an Esab in 1990. Enroute 3.3.