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We compiled 12 Reddit discussions about Metalworking apps from 7 subreddits. Here's what real users recommend, complain about, and debate.

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Software for Metal Fabrication

r/cad
If you're on a budget you can get fusion 360 to do what you need. But the best option I'm familiar with would be solidworks. The Weldments and sheetmetal tools are exactly what you want.

Best 3d modelling software for metal fabrication? Fusion360?

r/fabrication
Fusion 360 is an ideal software for a hobbyist metal fabricator because it combines powerful design, machining, and automation features in one platform. It offers parametric and freeform modeling, making it easy to create and modify designs ...

Free App for metal fabricators

r/metalworking
Your place to share metalworking projects, ask questions, and learn together! We encourage you to join our discord! https://discord.gg/3sgvsw2BDs ... My company just released a free app for anyone interested. It includes a Bending Chart, and a tonnage calculator for metal fabrication work, and other...

xTool MetalFab is HERE!! The World's First Smart Laser Welding & CNC Cutting Solution for Metalworking.

r/xToolOfficial
We're thrilled to announce: xTool MetalFab is now LIVE on Kickstarter! The world’s first smart laser welding & CNC cutting solution for metalworking…

Software recommendations for small sheetmetal/steel manufacturers

r/manufacturing
r/metalworking • · upvotes · · comments · What is the best cad software for drafting steel fabrication drawings? r/cad • · upvotes · · comments · Why are we anodizing machine aluminum components? r/manufacturing • · upvotes · · comments · How Do You Evaluate a Custom Plastic Injection Molding Servic...

What is the best cad software for drafting steel fabrication drawings?

r/cad
I used Inventor but Solidworks is also great. They both have a library of standard structural members, connectors, piping and fitting. Building skeletal models and weldment assemblies is a godsend.

Best cad software for a beginner / welder fabricator of a small business.

r/cad
Free App for metal fabricators · r/metalworking • · upvotes · · comments · Code documentation tools · r/embedded • · upvotes · · comments · CAD Design Pricing Help · r/jewelryCAD • · upvotes · · comments · Français · 繁體中文 · 日本語 · 简体中文 ·

ERP for Metal Fabricators - looking for suggestions

r/msp
True, but ideally for any erp you should have someone who owns it and potentially other lob apps. ... I have a customer in manufacturing that uses Fishbowl Inventory Advanced. It handles all their parts, products, and BOMs as well as all the typical sales and order processes. It can export to QuickB...

Sheet metal CAD programs?

r/cad
... I consider spaclaim entry level, solidworks/solidedge middel and nx upper. Nx has the arguably the best features for making complex designs and assemblies while spaceclaim everyone can learn in an afternoon.

Machining apps?

r/Machinists
It teaches you the proper way to apply tools of any sort, and the classes are free, you can see the list here: http://www.sandvik.coromant.com/us/events_training/pages/2014/sandvik-academy-us.aspx · They also have an online training resource www.metalcuttingknowledge.com which teaches some of the sa...

Easy and free modeling software

r/metalworking
I’m looking for some easy and free software to use to start modeling my builds for both woodworking and welding. Any suggestions?

[Question] Best free CAD software?

r/metalworking
12 votes, 22 comments. I'm building a computer desk soon and I have the general idea in mind but there's a few things I want to tweak that I need a…

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r/cadr/fabricationr/metalworkingr/xToolOfficialr/manufacturingr/mspr/Machinists

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