4 axis verify utility?

[DAB_Design]

Anyone know of a 4 axis graphical (3d) verify/backplot program that has a functional demo? I can handle some limitations, but line numbers and number of axis can't be limited.

[cadman]

MetaCut Utilities. You have the standard 30 days and can get more time if you ask them.

[nervis1]

Metacut is the cheapest out there, I just got done shopping around.

Vericut is sweeeeet. about 17k though.

Metacut works really well for the price, about 1500. Does lots of other useful stuff too.

[DAB_Design]

After about an hour of pulling out what hair I have left, I finally got MCU to work right. I guess you could blame it on a slightly unusual setup. Unfortunately, some of the more advanced stuff (solid compare, error(crash) checking, etc.) can't be used with 4 axis toolpaths. But at least it shows me the path compared to the model. So not all was wasted.

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

[nervis1]

Yea I have to agree...it is not the whiz bang, easy 4 axis sim I hoped it was, but it will do the job with some effort. It will only really backplot the 4 axis job it will not sim it for you, as in pretty solid model and all. But it does run off of the g-code so what you see is what you will get.

I have a lot more faith in MCU than Mastercams verify.

[DareBee]

I guess I can't complain about MetaCut, It comes as a bundle package along with XPert DNC when I purchased VisualMill 5.

[SFA]

Check out the Predator CNC Editor which support 2 axis turning, 3-5 axis milling G-Code Verification /Simulation as well as back plotting. The best part - $500 for a seat. Full 30-day trial and complete manual when downloading the application.

Watch out Metacut -
If you want inspection, measuring, output to STL, etc. look at Predator's Virtual CNC Software. The cost is 1/3 of Vericut and training is much easier.