Blender CAM Alternatives

Blender CAM is described as 'Open source solution for artistic CAM - Computer aided machining - a g-code generation tool' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Blender CAM for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best Blender CAM alternative is Ink/Stitch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Blender CAM are Embroidermodder, LaserWeb, Mastercam and LinuxCNC.

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  1. Embroidermodder icon
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    Embroidermodder is a free machine embroidery software program which allows editing, scaling, and translating sewing machine embroidery files to a variety of formats. It allows the user to add custom modifications to their embroidery designs.

    12 Embroidermodder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  2. LaserWeb icon
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    Collaborative effort on the next version of LaserWeb / CNCWeb.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  3. Mastercam icon
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    Program your manufactured parts with leading-edge features for precision and efficiency. Creating code to drive your CNC equipment is what Mastercam does best.

    24 Mastercam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. LinuxCNC icon
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    LinuxCNC controls CNC machines. It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3D printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more.

    8 LinuxCNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Comments about LinuxCNC as an Alternative to Blender CAM
    wulph111
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    LinuxCNC does not do CAM. Blender does not control CNC hardware. These are two entirely different functions in the process.

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    • LinuxCNC is Free and Open SourceBlender CAM is also Free and Open Source
  5. PyCAM icon
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    PyCAM is a toolpath generator for 3-axis CNC machining. It loads 3D models in STL format or 2D contour models from DXF or SVG files. The resulting GCode can be used with EMC2 or any other machine controller.

    19 PyCAM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. gCAD3D icon
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    gCAD3D is a 3D CAD CAM application that features an integrated 3D OpenGL viewer, a program interpreter for geometry and NC-commands in 3D, an integrated NC-processor, and a programming interface for user programs.

    60 gCAD3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. CamBam icon
     1 like

    CamBam is an application to create CAM files (gcode) from CAD source files or its own internal geometry editor. CamBam has many users worldwide, from CNC hobbyists to professional machinists and engineers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8.  1 like

    A CAM in your browser! Convert your SVG files to CNC cutting paths with this tool.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Mach3 icon
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    Mach3 is very popular among the Hobby CNC community. Artsoft produces Mach3 software and has been around for some time. This software can be used as a fully functional CNC control or used as a CNC simulator for training, learning or testing CNC programs.

    10 Mach3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. ECam icon
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    ECAM is a programming system for CNC lathes and machining centers. He combines features of CAD / CAM systems with typical features of conversational programming.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. SprutCAM icon
     3 likes

    The fast and easy way to create CNC or robot milling programs that let you get the very best from your machines.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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