CAD/CAM/CAE Reviews and Tutorials

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Mechanical CAD/CAM



EdgeCAMSuite of CAM software for all your NC programming needs such as turning, milling, EDM, free form and advanced Surface machining. Voted Metalworking Product of the Year 1999 by industry

EZCAM CAD/CAM Systems Introduced by Bridgeport Machines, EZ-CAM CAD/CAM software has over 10,000 users worldwide. Developed by a team of software and machining specialists, the software combines an easily learned interface with powerful machining capabilities.

TubeCadPerform 3-D tube layout and design for forming and bending tube assemblies quickly and accurately with this simple software.

AlphaCAM LICOM AlphaCAM is a comprehensive and fully-featured CAD/CAM system for the Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 platforms. Capable of 3-5 axis milling, 3D router, turning, engraving, punching, laser & waterjet profiling. Available in 14 languages.

MagicsRapid prototyping software for rapid mould design, mould quoting and 3D file sharing.

AutoCad AutoCAD by Autodesk is one of the best professional design & drafting programs on the market. This award winning program is used by engineering and manufacturing companies around the world.

CATIA V5World’s leading CAD/CAM/CAE software for mechanical design of solid, hybrid or sheet metal parts. Stress and vibration analysis capabilities. Catia is the premier design software for SME's, the electronics, automotive, aerospace and shipbuilding industries.

IronCAD3D CAD software for foundries by Novacast. Works fully in 3D and changes in design can be made without going to 2D. The most suitable CAD system for a jobbing foundry. Easy import of most common CAD files. Comes with 20 different foundry catalogs.

MasterCam Leader in PC based CAD/CAM software. Offers software for basic 2-axis machining, multi-axis milling and turning, wire EDM, 3D design, drafting, surface and solid modeling. There is a Mastercam product for every budget range and application.

PipeDesigner 3DCAD design and drafting system designed specifically for mechanical contractors, engineering firms, and manufacturers that design, build, or fabricate piping systems.

Pro/ENGINEER 2000Highly rated 3D mechanical design suite which assists designers & manufacturing engineers with product development across all industries. Create solid or sheet metal components, assemblies, weldments and more.

Pro/Mechanica 2000 Design simulation software to evaluate how products will perform in real-world conditions. Alternative to expensive & time consuming process of physical prototyping. Users can improve designs early in the development cycle to reduce cost and leadtimes.

QuickPen - Sheet Metal CAD CAD system for sheet metal contractors. Quickly draw complete systems, including architectural, structural, and HVAC. Create multiple isometric and plan views and download to your plasma cutter for efficient fabrication and waste elimination.

Radan Sheet Metal CAD/CAMSuite of sheet metal CAD/CAM and process management software solutions. Includes Radbend, the 3D sheet metal design system that can automatically unfold parts for downstream processing with Radpunch, Radprofile and RadbendCNC.

Solid EdgeThe leading mid-range mechanical CAD software by Unigraphics Solutions. Solid Edge helps designers do more work with less effort than other CAD systems. The CAD/CAM system of choice for mechanical design professionals seeking a competitive edge.

SolidViewFree 3D CAD viewer which allows anyone with a Windows PC to view, measure, and mark-up CAD data. No need for expensive CAD software. Reads STL, SolidWorks, VRML, OBJ, and 3D Face data in DXF format.

SolidWorks Powerful 3D CAD software for mechanical design. A simple windows interface with unique drag-and-drop capabilities help designers and engineers build assemblies in record time.

SolidWorks PipingPiping design program and fittings library, fully integrated with SolidWorks. Automate complex piping design tasks & streamlines the design of industrial machinery and equipment.

TurboCad 6.5Affordably priced 3D CAD and solid modeling software packages. Has file sharing capabilities with AutoCad and an easy to use drag and drop interface. $95.00 US for CAD & $495 for solid modeling.

AFS Solidification System (3D)Solidification modeling software for the PC by Finite Solutions, Inc. The software lets you make a casting on the computer before it's made on the foundry floor. Predict whether your rigging design will work before patterns, core boxes or dies are made.

ANTARES2D and 3D geometry-based forming simulation software for simulating metalworking processes like open or closed die forging, extrusion, and rolling. Performs coupled thermal, elasto-plastic, elasto-viscoplastic, rigid-viscoplastic and workability modeling.

Compass II, III, IVMaterial optimization software to help companies that shear & slit master coils or sheets to minimize scrap loss. Determine the optimal shearing patterns for producing blanks from stock. Win95/98/NT.

CASTechSoftware for simulation of casting processes. Effective tools for component design or casting simulation for Windows, MacOS and UNIX. CastCAE is for casting simulation, CastDESIGN for feeding system design, and CastCHECK for component analysis.

Cut-PlannerPanel optimizing software module that determines the best way to cut rectangular parts from sheets. Windows 95/98/NT system, from Pattern Systems Intl.

DEFORMForging simulation software that enables designers to analyze metal forming processes on the computer rather than the shop floor using trial and error. The use of DEFORM has improved cost, quality and delivery at leading companies for nearly a decade.

Delcam's Power Solution CAD/CAM solution developed by toolmakers for toolmakers. Each software products is focused on a specific aspect of the design, rapid prototyping, manufacture, inspection and reverse engineering of complex 3D forms.

dieCASSoftware for process modeling and analysis of die casting and related processes, including permanent mold, semi-permanent mold, and squeeze casting. Developed at General Motors and currently maintained and marketed by Technalysis, Inc.

EnRouteDesign and produce all the engraving, routing and machining jobs you’ve ever wanted. Create handcarved looks, engraved signs, awards and trophies, stamps, embossing dies, injection molds and engraved panel decorations for wood.

EZ Pipe SoftwareSoftware for pipe welding patterns and layout. Print custom pipe templates in minutes. Saves time for pipefitting, maintenance welding, drafting and engineering personnel. Free Demo available.

ForgeWareFree shareware application for the forging industry developed by the Colorado School of Mines, Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. AxiTherm, a simulation program which performs FEM thermal calculations, is now available for download.

Forming Technologies Incorporated FTI offers a suite of metal stamping and forming software. Predict formability and blank size for 3D models of stamped sheet metal components before dies are developed. Helps reduce design lead-time and cut costs by identifying formability problems early.

Foundry Technology IISoftware for design of gating and risering systems. Includes modules on weight estimation, mold weighting, modulus estimation, feeding distance, estimation, riser size an neck design, horizontal gating, filter calculation, metallurgical calculations and more.

Freebyte.comDirectory of free Mechanical Engineering software. CAD/CAM software, finite element analysis software, dynamic simulation software, thermal analysis software, utility programs, calculators and others.

HEXAGON Spring Software Software applications for calculating the design and cost for helical and conical compression springs, extention, torsion, disk, spiral, and leaf springs. Values for the most important spring materials are provided by the integrated material database.

MAGMASOFTSoftware developed by foundrymen for casting process optimization. A simulation tool for the technological and quality focused production of castings. Improves understanding of mold filling, solidification, mechanical properties, thermal stresses and distortions.

MetalMasterFoundry charge optimization software by Novacast. Increase productivity and improve accuracy in charge calculations. The consequenses of using different types of cast iron can easily be simulated. A helpful tool for choosing the best raw materials for each alloy.

MetalBenderEngineering software for the sheet metal industry. 2D and 3D CAD programs for sheet metal, rollforming, tubes & pipes, shapes and drawn tubes and wire forming.

MINOSFree full-function solid modeling 3D CAD program for Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows NT 4.0 and LINUX. MINOS delivers world-class solid modeling in an easy-to-learn, easy-to-use package. Download your personal copy here.

MSC.SuperForge Forging simulation software that optimizes the industrial forging process by predicting material flow and die loads, while maximizing material usage and reducing forging defects. Import any CAD tooling data via StereoLithography (STL) description.

NovaFlow & Solid´sMould filling and solidification simulation software by Novacast. Compatible with Windows NT/95/98/2000. Works for gravity casting, lost wax casting, shell moulding, investment casting, high & low pressure diecasting of most alloys.

ProCAST A leading casting simulation software. The 3D Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software interfaces with most commercially available CAD packages. Capabilities include automatic meshing, thermal analysis, fluid flow, and radiation effects.

PROFILRoll-forming design software for every manufacturer of cold roll-formed profiles or seamed tubes from sheet metal and for designers of rollformers and tube forming machines.

ProgeoSoftware for the sheet metal industry. Ubeco's sheet design software is usefull for all manufacturers of HVAC and folded sheet metal parts. Performs calculations of unfoldings, penetrations and cut-outs of geometrical models.

QFormForging simulation software developed for a windows 95/98/NT environments. Simulates cold, warm, and hot closed die forging, powder forging and electric upsetting. Covers mechanical, screw, and hydraulic presses, hammers and multi-ram presses.

Sheet Lightning Shareware CAD program for sheet metal engineering and manufacturing. Create cylinders, cones, rectangular ducts and oval, chutes, fluess, chimneys, hoppers, etc.

Striker Systems Metal forming and fabrication solutions. Offers a suite of sheet metal fabrication software. Programs are available as add-on's to AutoCAD or as stand-alone solutions.

Tubular Tech Calculator - Version 4Free shareware utility for tube fabricators that calculates tangent distances, unit conversions, arc lengths, bases of a right triangle, and more. A 32 bit Windows app. courtesy of Advanced Tubular Tech.

Type3 Engraving Software for industrial engraving and sculpting. Cost effective complement to CAD/CAM systems. Compatible with any CNC or engraving machine.

OrnaCad - Casting LibrarySoftware by FabCad with a library of 1200 castings patterns that can be incorporated into your drawings. Formats are .DWG and .WMF.

OrnaCad - Gate LibraryThis ornamental metal CAD library is an add-on feature to the OrnaCad casting library. It contains 20 driveway gates and 13 walk gates fully drawn.

QUIKSTAMPStamping and forming metal simulation software for quick die design and evaluation. Compatible with UNIX workstations from DEC, Hewlett Packard, IBM, SGI and SUN.
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