Software includes all cabinet business tasks.ĬabinetPro: (WHY? CabinetPro offers a super flexible, easy-to-digest, pricing structure. SCALABILITY: continuous upgrades to technology. TECH SUPPORT: Great support for an additional monthly fee. LIBRARY OF PRODUCTS: 300+ LEARNING CURVE: 30 days to implement. PRICE: Your choice of a customizable CNC solution monthly subscriptions starting at $275 permanent licenses starting at $10,000. They offer stellar customer service and expertise. WHY? A Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence product, CabinetVision stays current in technology to continually streamline the business of woodworking.
Ideal for new and very intricate designs.
TECH SUPPORT: Training videos LEARNING CURVE: Short/90 hours free training-no experience necessary.
LIBRARY OF PRODUCTS: Complete set of 2D designs and layout tools 150+ designs included, 400 ways to customize each. It offers scalable technology, and is pre-programmed into the latest generation (5th generation) CNC machines. The software allows completely original creations and designs other than cabinets and rectangles. WHY? This Vector product offers an incredibly reasonable pricing structure. SCALABILITY: Offers a variety of scalable functions including cabinet design and business tasks. LIBRARY OF PRODUCTS: 300+ TRAINING: Help/ support is scheduled from the website and charged hourly. LEARNING CURVE: Medium/30 days to integrate. (Even then they chose not to give me a quote). You must email a rep to get the free trail and a quote. PRICE: Was unable to get a straight answer regarding pricing. They have very a loyal following in that the software integrates seamlessly with AutoCAD. WHY? Microvellum has become a household name in woodworking software, and offers an abundance of scalability in woodworking business tasks. Committed to staying current in all cabinet designs and methods of construction includes woodworking business tasks. New cabinet designs are vast, in that there are so many ways to customize the library. LIBRARY OF PRODUCTS: 300+ SUPPORT OFFERED: Tech support M-F/8:30-5 pm. PRICE: CNC level pricing is $295 a month after $1,995 set up charge which covers the first three months of service. Library Comes loaded into 5G CNC equipment free for six months. KCD Software offers excellent customer support. WHY? Because they have an easy to understand pricing structure, an amazingly short learning curve, and are pre-programmed into progressive 5th generation CNC technology machines. Want to know why these companies are included in this article? Read on. Will the software adapt in an ever-evolving environment of new methods and materials? Will it assist you with new business demands as your company grows? We’ll assess these woodworking software packages: KCD Software, Microvellum, vCarve, Cabinet Vision, CabinetPro, CabWriter and Router-CIM.
4: How much support is offered? Is the company easily accessible for questions in case you get stuck? Is support an additional charge? 5: Can you create completely new designs in the software? If so, can you get the design into cut-ready code for your CNC? 6: Is the software scalable? Is it scalable in technology? CNC technology and ability is quickly advancing. WHEN COMPARING WOODWORKING SOFTWARE, HERE ARE SIX POINTS TO CONSIDER: 1: How is it priced? Is there a monthly fee or a yearly licensing charge? How much is it? 2: What is the expected learning curve? Can you expect to use it the same day you get it, or is there hours, days (weeks) of training required? 3: Does the software offer a library of pre-designed products? Most software packages offer some pre-engineered products that can be customized to how you build them. We will explore some of the best in class software in these categories: 1) Creating woodworking designs 2) Converting the design to cut-ready CNC code or 3) Both. Ultimately, the CNC must be able to accept the G-code to bring concept to reality. Today, woodworking manufacturing means having a CNC. From hidden, tool-less fastening, to HDF doors, to bringing 3D designs to reality with CNC technology, at the heart of these advancements is the symbiotic balance of CNC machining technology and manufacturing software. For years, the woodworking industry has been venturing into newly advanced technology in construction methods, materials and, most of all, manufacturing with CNC equipment.