

Options such as conversion of 2D images into 3D models using ART module just adds to the already well designed free wood working software. The extensive capabilities of the package allow it to become part of a range of softwares such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Rhino to name a few.

Engravings, signature design (V-carving), constant cusp machining, indexed 5 Axis and simultaneous 5 Axis machining and parallel finishing aid brand-integrated designs and manufacturing.

The 3-axis milling is very precise based on a revamped visual engine. Now here is a free software with state of the art feature set and industrial grade functionality. A BOM generator comes included along with other features you can expect from a 20 year old firm. The capability of generating a CNC program fills that last hurdle from generating a 3D model to the finished product. Automatic generation of tenons, mortises and automatic calculation of blank part sizes that vary with texture direction and additional overlaps adds to the effort that has made this software so popular. A variety of cutting printer brands and templates are available with a very flexible cutting optimization program. With materials ranging from Solid wood, Board, Laminated board, Multilayer board, Rod, Desktop, Veneer/film, Edge banding and Paint it is hard to end up with a material not found in its library. board-edge detection and generation) aspects make it much easier to use. The look of the interface and the attention to the mundane but detailed (e.g.

Automated routines, auditing mechanisms and Inventor's simpler scripting module are just a few handsome benefits if your already have Autodesk or Inventor “friendly”. This makes it one of the best woodworking CAD software products. Hence it was likely to see a woodworking extension to its already gigantic platform of discipline-specific technology. Autodesk Inventor has gathered much hype and rightfully so.
