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nanoCAD vs PyCAM

A side-by-side look at nanoCAD and PyCAM. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

nanoCAD

nanoCAD

Development

nanoCAD is a free and open source 2D CAD application that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It has a familiar AutoCAD-like interface and offers a basic set of 2D drafting and detailing tools for drawing floorplans, electrical schematics, and more.

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PyCAM

PyCAM

Development

PyCAM is an open-source, cross-platform tool for generating CAM programs for CNC machining. It offers 3D model importing, multiple machining algorithms, simulation and visualization, toolpath editing, and G-code output for various CNC systems.

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