Motorsports-X
Hot Rolled
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- Nov 22, 2014
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- Texas
anyone bought a second seat lately. I just got sticker shock. interested to know if anyone was able to haggle.
feel free to PM me.
feel free to PM me.
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Mastercam 3d 2nd seat cost
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John_B
Cast Iron
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- Jun 25, 2011
- Location
- Georgetown, TX
Um, yeah... and no. Pretty unimpressed with the current state of the relationship with MLC Cadd (local CAM hocksters).
That's obviously what's behind the formerly small and fringe CAM guys getting more traction. My shop will be with MCam for the near future just because of the money we've spent on machines lately, but my mind wanders. I know of several former MCam believers that have gone up channel or down recently because of the recent antics.
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Motorsports-X
Hot Rolled
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- Nov 22, 2014
- Location
- Texas
I was all set to pay 7-8 k for a seat. came back 12,500. (lol) multi seat discount gives us a bit of a break, but its still 5 digits. What really erks me is the network based license fees. I think its like 200 bucks a year per seat on top of your yearly maintenance which is like 500 a seat (and we already have 3 seats). I get it being expensive to get into the game. but 10 grand + for a second seat of what you already payed 15k+ for is a bit ridiculous. I think Im just going to buy the non 3d seat. I know how to work around its surfacing limitations. Ive actually started liking mastercam in the last couple years. I HATED it at first. But the cost is just .... lets not even get into the custom post discussion..
Out of curiosity, how much for are you looking at for an additional non 3d seat?
Motorsports-X
Hot Rolled
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- Nov 22, 2014
- Location
- Texas
something like 5k with all the fees. and you can still do 3d if you're willing to put some extra work in and combine some surfaces.
That's not too bad.
Our 5axis post wasn't too bad. I think it was less than $3k
Dan B
Hot Rolled
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- Feb 18, 2006
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Paying extra for a post is ridiculous. It's like buying a car, then getting an extra charge for the engine.
5 axis posts are machine specific and pretty involved. Whereas 3 axis posts are very generic and simple.
Motorsports-X
Hot Rolled
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- Nov 22, 2014
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- Texas
which is why they should be provided when you purchase the machine.
SeymourDumore
Diamond
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- Aug 2, 2005
- Location
- CT
There, I've fixed it for ya'.
And with that caveat, it should be developed once and then given out to all users of BrandX with ModelY at a truly reasonable cost, and then modified
as-needed to suit. ( and yes, the MTB should also be in on the development )
You're dreaming. I doubt that will ever happen.
Besides, if your shop can afford $25k+ for multiaxis software and $150+ for a 5 axis capable machine, you can easily afford $3k for a post. It's a drop in the bucket.
thesidetalker
Stainless
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- Jan 11, 2015
- Location
- Bay Area, CA
Some machines include posts, like Matsuura. If we went that route it would have come with Camplete. Post processor and simulation in one. Not sure if that's offered everywhere or just our dealer.
