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Delcam Offers Free ArtCAM Demo Software

ArtCAM and ArtCAM Insignia are available online and on a CD.

Published

15 years ago

February 19, 2009

Jacob Rieskamp Signs of the Times March 2009 Issue

Free demonstration versions of Delcam’s ArtCAM Express and ArtCAM Insignia artistic CADCAM software are now available. Both programs can be downloaded at www.artcam.com or be obtained on a CD by emailing marketing@delcam.com.

The CD includes an image gallery, case-studies and an overview of how to use ArtCAM. There are also six demonstration videos and accompanying tutorials that cover 2-D and 3-D modelling and machining, nesting of shapes and V-bit carving to help prospects learn the software.

The trial versions are save-disabled so prospective users can’t output designs and toolpaths they’ve developed. However, six sample ArtCAM models are supplied with the demonstration software. Toolpaths for these models can be created with the full set of machining strategies and output using the 180 standard, post-processors supplied with ArtCAM. This will allow potential customers to test the software for compatibility with their machines tools before they buy.

Both ArtCAM Express and ArtCAM Insignia are aimed at skilled artisans and require little knowledge of engineering or computing. ArtCAM Express offers basic 2-D drawing, and 2-D and 3-D machining functions, and so provides an ideal introduction to computer-based manufacturing for companies in the signmaking, woodworking and engraving industries.

ArtCAM Insignia offers more options for mass-production applications, especially in the woodworking industries. It includes vector-based design, extensive 2-D machining and basic, 3-D machining functionality. It also allows users to import, scale, position and machine 2-D and 3-D decorations and textures onto their designs, and so to manufacture more distinctive and more attractive products.

www.delcam.com

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