Consulting

Software stack: CAD, CAM and slicer that work together

Between the idea and the print sit 2-3 software tools. The wrong choice or setup costs you hours and quality. I help you order the stack: CAD for design, slicer/CAM for prep: around what you do.

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When you need this

  • Drowning in options, unsure which software for what
  • Your slicer gives poor results
  • You want an efficient workflow to G-code

What you get

  • A CAD/CAM/slicer recommendation by need
  • Base profiles and settings for your machines
  • An ordered workflow to a print-ready file

How it works

  1. What you do and work with now
  2. Analysis: gaps in the stack and setup
  3. Recommendation: software + settings + workflow

Typical cases

  • A slicer set up wrong from the start: Parts came out with poor finish and sagging bridges, and the cause wasn't the machine: it was the wrong slicer profile. The right setup fixed the result with no new hardware spend.
  • CAD that didn't fit the process: A team modeled in software poorly suited to printing, producing geometry that was hard to slice. Changing the CAD approach saved hours of prep on every file.
  • A manual chain of steps instead of a workflow: Getting from model to G-code took several separate manual actions, each a chance to get it wrong. An ordered workflow shrank the process to a few predictable steps.

The rules that solve most of the problems

  • Software follows the process, not the trend: You pick CAD/CAM/slicer for what you do, not for what's popular.
  • The profile matters as much as the machine: A bad slicer profile ruins a good machine: the setup delivers the result.
  • The workflow has to be repeatable: From model to print, the steps hold a predictable result every time, not just once.
  • Free is sometimes enough: Paid software isn't a guarantee of a better result: the choice follows the need, not the price.

Who it's for

People and teams who want a predictable process.

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Describe your case and I'll send you a quote. Price: on request.

    FAQ
    Will I need paid software?Not necessarily: including free options.
    Covers setup?Yes. Base profiles and settings.
    Do I need to switch the CAD I already use?Not necessarily: sometimes the problem is the settings, not the program itself.
    Does the recommendation account for my specific machines?Yes. Profiles get built around the machines you actually run.