Delcam vs CimatronE vs WorkNC ?

[ksvraghav]

Dear friends,

We are into contract manufacturing of precision components. Please let us know which is a better software and cost effective for CNC programming (CNC Milling) upto 4-axes simultaneous as well as for indexing applications out of Delcam, Cimatron E, WorkNC ? Thanks in advance !

Warm Regards

Raghav

[Delcamfan]

Be more descriptive about precision componets and I will tell you what will be best for you

[ksvraghav]

Originally Posted by Delcamfan Be more descriptive about precision componets and I will tell you what will be best for you

Precision aerospace components such airfoil blades, impellers, components with 3D surfaces/contours.

[Dan B]

WorkNC can do this for you. There is a new version coming out any day now which will be worth taking a look at.

Dan

[bclark6716]

If you are making wax injection molds for investment cassting, CimitronE is the best choice. I was developed for the mold making industry.
WorkNC is also a good choice for 4 axis machining.
But my favorite is Unigraphics NX5. This is the software we use for airfoil design and machining.
Hope this helps

Brian

[Dan B]

I was developed for the mold making industry.

Now that's what I call dedication!

Dan