What does Mastercam cost?

[Technical Ted]

I was just checking out Mastercam's website & they don't seem to tell you what their products cost.
Can someone give me a rough idea of what Mastercam X3 Lathe costs? Also are posts included or are they extra?

[harley4ever]

Your looking at a pretty penny. Maybe someone with theyre latest can give you a better figure. My guess- prob around 5k+ whatever addons you may need

[Technical Ted]

Wow! I was thinking $1,000 to $1,500.

[ger21]

$5K is probably a very low estimate.

[harley4ever]

$1,000 to $1,500 would cover the cost of lunch that they may buy you to eat while showing you a demo. If you are looking for something in that range you may want to try dolphin cad cam. It doesnt offer the power that mastercam does but certainly is a good low cost solution.

[DSL PWR]

Originally Posted by Technical Ted Wow! I was thinking $1,000 to $1,500.

Onecnc is in that ballpark for the express.

[sti2011]

In my experience the financial cost of Mastercam will be inexpensive in comparison to the mental anguish, feelings of stupidity, and anger that you will go through learning to use it! It takes awhile but it is worth it in the long run. Persistence pays off. (And maybe more than call or two for help!)
Anyone out there just pick it right up and go?


Still learning everyday...............

[harley4ever]

Its easy to say, but many of us dont have anywhere near the initial cost to even start out at.

[mekdad]

entry level lathe $3,000 full lathe $5,000
as far as learning its not that difficult as long as you have some one you can call that has half a brain

[kesparate]

we've got five axis mill. you want a number you could really choke on i could whisper what i heard about our invoice....

[mekdad]

Originally Posted by kesparate we've got five axis mill. you want a number you could really choke on i could whisper what i heard about our invoice....

I am going to say about $20,000.

Am I close?

[kesparate]

you're in the ball park, but still pretty low. no official numbers for me as i'm just applications, but i heard aprx 28k. it makes being the one in charge of the dongle a bit of a chore as i do all my work on a laptop and lug all this crap around all the time.