Audience

Engineers, manufacturers and designers in search of a software solution to generate gcode and design manufacturing parts

About MeshCAM

CNC Software for Non-Machinists. MeshCAM is the fastest way to generate gcode. You have a simple goal, to take a CAD file and get your mill to cut it. You don’t want to become an expert on CAM software, you want parts today. MeshCAM is made for people who just want to make parts now. MeshCAM works with almost every 3D CAD program by opening the two most common 3D file formats, STL and DXF. If you just want to make 2D parts without using a 3D CAD program, you can load 2D DXF files (in R12 format) and extrude them to a 3D part. Sometimes you need a part that cannot be designed with a traditional CAD program. Sometimes you don’t even have a CAD program. If this sounds like you, don’t worry. You can open any image file (JPG, BMP, or PNG) in MeshCAM and the image will be converted to a 3D surface that can be machined directly. Users have come up with incredible uses for this feature to make parts that would be almost impossible with a traditional CAD program.

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Pricing

Starting Price:
$250
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.

Integrations

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Ratings/Reviews - 1 User Review

Overall 1.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 2.0 / 5
support 1.0 / 5
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Company Information

GRZ Software
Founded: 1974
Austria
www.grzsoftware.com

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Cloud
Windows
Mac
Training
Documentation
Support
Online

MeshCAM Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does MeshCAM work with?
MeshCAM works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does MeshCAM support in their product?
MeshCAM supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does MeshCAM offer?
MeshCAM offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does MeshCAM integrate with?
MeshCAM integrates with: Alibre Design, AutoCAD, Blender, FreeCAD, Onshape, Predator CNC Editor, Predator Software, ViaCAD, SketchUp, SOLIDWORKS, Tinkercad, and ZBrush.
Q: What type of training does MeshCAM provide?
MeshCAM provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: Does MeshCAM offer a free trial?
Yes, MeshCAM offers a free trial.
Q: How much does MeshCAM cost?
Pricing for MeshCAM starts at $250.

MeshCAM Product Features

CNC

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

CNC Machining Not Supported
Raw Material Management Not Supported
Custom Commands Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation Not Supported
Automatic Feature Recognition Not Supported
CAD Not Supported

MeshCAM Verified User Reviews

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  • A MeshCAM User
    Machinist
    Used the software for: Free Trial
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design 2 out of 5 stars
    Ease 4 out of 5 stars
    Features 3 out of 5 stars
    Pricing 1 out of 5 stars
    Support 1 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 1 out of 10

    "Less than ideal"

    1 out of 5 stars Posted 2024-12-31

    Pros: That I didn't have to spend any money to test it.

    Cons: Tool paths were ridiculous, tool was cutting air more than metal. Run times in hours not minutes.

    Overall: Wrote to the guy at GRZ, told him my problem, sent him all the info he requested. He got back to me, said I was right, that there was indeed a problem with the software and that he would fix it. Haven't heard from him since! I guess either it was harder to fix than he thought or he just didn't bother to get back to me after that. Cost me a bunch of time but at least no money. Sure won't buy it now!

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