Carbide Create Pro adds 3D modelling plus high-productivity toolpaths to our free Carbide Create without the steep learning curve of a full 3D CAD/CAM package.
With Carbide Create Pro you'll be able to create complex 3D parts with just a few quick operations.
Carbide Create Pro outputs standard G-code so it'll work with most CNC machines, not just CNC machines from Carbide 3D.
Create 3D Components from Vectors
Select a 2D vector and some basic shape parameters to create a 3D component
Combine Multiple Components
Multiple components can be layered and combined in a variety of ways to create a wide range of shapes.
Apply Textures
Load an image as a heightmap to be tiled onto your parts to create realistic-looking textures.
Load Images as Heightmaps
If you have a single image to load as a heightmap you can load it and create a component directly.
(This one is from a beta user, a heightmap of Mt. Hood)
3D Rough Machining
Powerful 3D toolpaths to remove the bulk of the material in a job and ensure that your part is ready for finishing.
3D Finish Machining
3D Finishing rasters back and forth across the part to give your project its final shape.
Engraving Toolpaths
The Engraving toolpath creates an outline path as well a lined or hatched fill path. The Engrave toolpath is perfect for traditional engraving cutters or diamond drag engravers like our own MC Etcher Diamond Drag Engraver.
Rest Machining
Rest machining allows you to use a second, smaller cutter to clean up a pocket after a larger cutter is used to remove most of the material.
If you have big areas to be cleared, but also have small details to preserve, Rest Machining will save you a lot of time.
Ramping
Ramped entry for contour and pocket machining reduces cutter load and makes it easier to cut hard materials like brass and aluminum.
That means longer cutter life and faster machining times.
STL Import
Carbide Create Pro V7 allows you to load an STL file into the 3D model to add shapes and objects that would be difficult to model from scratch.
Toolpath Tiling
Carbide Create Pro V7 lets you automatically split a project into multiple tiles, so you can cut projects bigger than your machine's work area by indexing the material through your machine.
This is a great way to let your 4x4 CNC Router cut a 4x8 sheet of plywood.
Save Standard G-code
In Carbide Create V7, the G-code is saved into the Carbide Create design file.
Create Pro adds the option to save standard G-code to run on any CNC machine, not just Carbide 3D machines.
This trial is fully functional for 14 days so you can generate G-code and try a full project.
Carbide Create Pro is available two ways:
Subscription License - $120 USD per year.
Carbide Create Pro will activate for a year and you'll get all updates released during that time. After the end of your subscription term, Carbide Create Pro will deactivate.
Perpetual License with a year of updates - $360 USD.
Your Carbide Create Pro license will function forever. You'll be eligible for all updates released within a year of your purchase. After a year, your version of Carbide Create Pro will continue to function but you will not receive any new updates. Additional updates are available for $120/year.
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