Inexpensive But Powerful CAM for DIY

MecSoft Corporation (Irvine, CA), a developer of industry-leading CAD/CAM software solutions, has announced the launch of a new configuration to the Milling module of their popular CAM software product line, called Xpress. This configuration is tailored for the growing community of makers, tinkerers, and DIY’ers who are looking for an easy to use, inexpensive but powerful software solution for programming CNC mills.

MILL-Xpress will be available for VisualCAD/CAM, RhinoCAM and VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS. Features of this configuration include:

• 2½-axis methods such as Facing, Pocketing, Profiling, and Drilling
• 3-axis methods such as Z-level roughing and Parallel Finishing
• Standard tools such as Ball, Flat, Corner Radius, V and Drill tools
• Free post processors
• Ability to step up to more advanced configurations as the need arises

“The launch of this MILL-Xpress configuration will give the growing community of makers a very capable and inexpensive solution to enable them in their pursuit of learning and utilizing CNC technology. Even though our products are currently being used by many in this movement, we feel that with the launch of this configuration, we are making it even easier for makers to participate in the utilization of advanced CNC technology, stated Joe Anand, the president of MecSoft.

Headquartered in Irvine, MecSoft Corporation is a worldwide leader in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software that addresses both additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies for small to mid-market segments with products that include VisualCAD/CAM/3DPRINT®, VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS®, RhinoCAM™ and Rhino3DPRINT. These software products deliver powerful, easy-to-use and affordable solutions for users in the custom manufacturing, rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, moldmaking, aerospace, automotive, tool and die, woodworking, and education industries.