BobCAD-CAM Reviews & Product Details

I like that it has a very easy-to-use interface that I feel for someone new to Cad, it is much more accessible than some other suites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lacks a little bit compared to some other suites when it comes to engineering addons but that can be a good thing as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It was a reasonably simple product, and we could get in and hit the ground running on simple projects like wear pads, with nothing but milling a face and popping in a couple of holes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As mentioned above, it was good for milling a face, and popping in some holes.....anything beyond that was not very useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bob cad cam is excellent software. It is used by well-reputed companies around the world. It is very user-friendly and attached with Solidworks and also rhino software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I can dislike this because it's expensive for students, and i face little bit of bugs a in it and the customer care service is slow and its not available on cloud working Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using CAD since 1985. I have used many software packages. I use BobCAD v33 for Plasma, Vibratory Engraving, 3 Axis Routing, 4 Axis Routing, and Laser. I do very complex projects, and I have been able to complete them all using BobCAD. What I have found during my career is that you will select a software package, take the time to learn it, then at some point you find the limits of that software package. Now you have to choose a new software package and start again. I have never had that with BobCAD. It is a powerful product that does not disappoint. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

To date, I have not found anything I do not like. Any issue I have found is usually due to my error. The top-notch tech support always shows me what was wrong and how to fix it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The price was a huge selling point for us initially. I am a foreman, and programmer, in a small shop, and before bobcad we did not have any sort of CAD/CAM system. Also, we had minimal experience with CNC when I first started. I was able to learn Bobcad exceptionally quickly and explain it to others. It is very user-friendly.

The customer service is fantastic too. They have tons of resources via youtube, Facebook, and their website for tech Tuesdays.

I love telling other shops about bobcad and how beneficial it was for us. A genuine small shop can not spend over $20,000 for a program. This is a program that just about anyone can figure out, without taking months worth of classes.

We've been using bobcad for over 6 years now and look forward to where they are headed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Just like with any other CAD/CAM there are some glitchy moments. But as long as you frequently save, as you should, it isn't a huge problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The strength and versatility you get for the price is great. I've been using BobCAD-CAM for over 10 years. I've machined parts for many industries - Ranging from custom motorcycles, cars, firearms, D.O.D. , aerospace, and oil & gas. I like how it allows me to take control of my tool paths without holding me back. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve when converting from another software can be a bit steep. I highly suggest taking their training classes or watching their instructional videos. I've done both. This will help you learn how to navigate the software quicker. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BobCad is incredibly easy to use, I was able to teach myself how to use it using the many available YouTube videos. The BobCad afterdark page is also an excellent resource. I have also used fusion 360 and dabbled in mastercam. Plotting points and lines is straightforward and extruding into solids is very easy. Coming or going from any software can be cumbersome and take patience. We have not had a part come through our shop that we have not been able to quote and machine. Our shop does everything from 2-5 axis, including millturn and we couldn't be happier with the software. We are on the advantage plan, so we do get the new version every year. I've found by putting in feature requests, the company listens and I have even seen a few from our shop in the next version. I would highly recommend this product to any company looking for CADCAM software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Currently I do not have any dislikes with the current version. In the previous versions there were some quirks in which the company addressed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Price Vs Capabilaty and support.......... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When you have multple featuers that are the same and the toolpath is diffrent for the features..to get the the same tool path i have to use a pattern... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Customer service. The guys there are helpful and are sure that any issues that you have are resolved before you get off the phone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Trying to draw anything in 2D or a 3D model is the worst. If you have ever used AutoCad, Fusion 360, Inventor, SolidWorks, Vectric, or anything else, you will be disappointed. DON’T WAST YOUR MONEY! This software makes you go around the world trying to do anything that other software can do in just a couple of clicks. If you can get the part drawn, it will give you G-code, but the trade-off with cost and functionality are not worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to do lettering. We were having trouble trouble cutting out logos. BobCAD has the ability to smooth out the lines of the DXF. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am used to Solidworks, so BobCAD is fairly rudimentary compared to Solidworks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.