Solidworks for $38.50 a year
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Solidworks for $38.50 a year
Has anyone looked at the new solidworks hobbiest license? Only $38.50 a year. Does centroid have a PP that works with solidworks? I may give it a try as Fusion has become WAY overpriced and lacking on the lathe side of things. Anyone have any input?
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Re: Solidworks for $38.50 a year
The included Shop Floor Programmer is only for 3 axis milling...
What do you think is missing in fusion for turning, works fine for me with y and c axis included.
Uwe
What do you think is missing in fusion for turning, works fine for me with y and c axis included.
Uwe
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Re: Solidworks for $38.50 a year
FWIW, I purchased Alibre CAD several years ago because Solidworks was so expensive. Alibre is a one-time purchase and does everything I need. They also offer optional yearly support/updates. There are a ton of demo YT videos on its use.
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Re: Solidworks for $38.50 a year
Oh bummer.....3 axis milling only.......
Uwe, Fusion is just cumbersome. Unnecessary parameters
I actually like using the Acorn conversational. It is quick and efficient for simple cuts. Too bad it can't do complex things.
Uwe, Fusion is just cumbersome. Unnecessary parameters
I actually like using the Acorn conversational. It is quick and efficient for simple cuts. Too bad it can't do complex things.
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Re: Solidworks for $38.50 a year
For 2 axis turning Intercon is very fast, I use CAM only for 3 or 4 axis on a lathe.
To optimize process time in serial production, hand coding.
Uwe
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Re: Solidworks for $38.50 a year
I used to use Alibre at a previous job and quite enjoyed it. Not all the bells and whistles that Autodesk products have but it was stable and had all the tools to get the job done. I liked how it exposed the parameters so it was easy for me to figure out how to do parametric designs. This isn't any official Centroid endorsement, just my own personal experiences.
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Re: Solidworks for $38.50 a year
Alibre is a German product, and they are also cooking only with water...
Expert version one time 1904 € + Service/Updates 690,20€ / year
IMHO fusion is a better deal for 490€ / year (the price I payed for the abo next 3 years) more modelling features and 3+2 axis CAM included
I like the streamlined workflow with CAD/CAM/Centroid CNC fusion offers.
One dimension change in CAD and my mill runs a minute later with updated g-code.
Uwe
Expert version one time 1904 € + Service/Updates 690,20€ / year
IMHO fusion is a better deal for 490€ / year (the price I payed for the abo next 3 years) more modelling features and 3+2 axis CAM included
I like the streamlined workflow with CAD/CAM/Centroid CNC fusion offers.
One dimension change in CAD and my mill runs a minute later with updated g-code.
Uwe
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Re: Solidworks for $38.50 a year
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Re: Solidworks for $38.50 a year
Try this page: https://alibre.info/impressum.htmlsuntravel wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:19 pm Not now, should have looked closer...
https://alibre.info/kontakt.html
Uwe
I do agree that Fusion 360 is overall a better deal and far more useful for a home machinist. I've used it quite a lot too.