EZ-CAM / EZ-MILL v//s MasterCAM

[Daniel Harris]

Hi All,

 

I see a lot of Ez-Cam product in my area - I'm looking for some good competitive info - specifically in 3d machining capability - thanks in advance

[Rob @ Target Machine]

No comparison. Mastercam is way more advanced.

 

I see Cheesy-Cam has 2.5 axis capability only.

 

I wouldn't want to mess around with anything like that.

 

You will doubtfully get the support from them that you will get from CNC Software and the Emastercam forum.

 

IMHO - You will not find a Cam System as wideley used, as easy to learn, as competitive, or as customizable as Mastercam.

 

A few softwares that are worthy of comparison with Mastercam are:

 

NX6

 

Catia V5

 

SolidCam/Solidworks

 

GibbsCam

 

HyperMill

 

I'm sorry, but Ez-Cam doesn't even come close.

[neurosis]

I use GibbsCam here at my shop and its not comparable to Mastercam even.

 

I didnt see Cimatron on your list. (grin)

[Leigh @ Kodiak]

Yea, I was gonna also say that Gibbs does not deserve to be on that list.

[d.park1]

I used EZ-Cam about 5yrs. ago, it was good for starting out. The 2-D is ok with limited options to customize your toolpaths, the 3-D was horrible.(IMHO)Mastercam has far more options and tremendous amounts of people and places to get help from,so the learning curve was very little.Just my two cents!

[Daniel Harris]

Thanks everybody for your input - has anybody worked with the latest versions of EZ-Mill - and are there any specific features that really highlight the differences ?

[Daniel Harris]

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[Goldorak]

i worked on EZ-mill for 8 years....i will never do it again

 

 

the only thing i prefer on ez-mill it's the wireframe drawing who is a lot easier than Mcam

and you got a post-processor editor that is very simple to use (M-build)

[robh]

Had EZ Cam here originally, got MC9 around 5yrs ago just stepped up to X2, X3 now X4 never looked back.. don't know what they are doing now but for support your local dealer and most of all THIS FORUM EZ Cam doesn't even play in the same ball park with MC.JM2C

[Thad]

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EZ Cam doesn't even play in the same ball park

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Sure it does, Rob. Every team has a bat boy.

 

Thad