CNC Programs - What are you guys using?

[nat]

It looks like I will be able to pick up my CNC Mill on Tuesday. What kind of CNC programs is everybody using?

I have no real funds to spend on a program, but I would love to be able to import solid models.

What do you guys think about Mach 3? Mastercam X looks pretty nice, but I imagine it is expensive.

 

[tltaylor22]

We use mastercam after doing our design work in solidworks. We have also played with solidcam, but are already vested with mastercam.

 

[Bogo]

Check these guys out: LinuxCNC.org - Home

 

[rockclmbr]

Nat,

Do you have a cnc machine in your garage or at your work? Very cool! I got the pleasure of running the 4 axis Haas Super Mini Mill for a year. We used Surfcam Velocity which was great. It is a little spendy, but they have superb support.