What’s the best CAD Software to Design Jewelry?
The best Cad for Jewelry software depends on your specific needs. Define the work you need to accomplish. Then find a CAD for jewelry software that will do the best job for YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
There is not BEST CAD for Jewelry Software. Just the right software for YOU.
What CAD for Jewelry Packages are available and their price?
In the US, there are a good number of specific CAD for Jewelry packages available. Their price range from a few hundred dollars to Several thousands of dollars.
The most popular are:
– Matrix (Based on Rhino) made in the US, Gemvision
– ArtCAM JewelSmith made in England
– 3Design CAD Jewel made in France
– JewelCad made in Hong Kong
– TechGems (Based on Rhino) made in Spain.
– Rhino Gold , Rhino Jewel
Rhino is a great generic CAD program. It’s not specifically designed for jewelry. Matrix and Tech Gems are two programs (plug-ins for jewelry) that have been designed based on Rhino.
What’s the difference between CAD for Jewelry and CAD/CAM for Jewelry?
With a CAD program you can only make a design, usually a 3D Model. Then you can display the 3D Jewelry design in the screen of your computer. You can also export your design to produce a physical model, usually a wax model. The most popular file format to export in the jewelry industry is the STL format.
A CAM program allows you to produce the instructions to produce your model in a CNC. These instructions are also called G-Code.
From the list above, ArtCAM JewelSmith is the only program that is an integrated CAD/CAM for jewelry program. In ArtCAM JewelSmith you don’t have to export or create an STL file to produce the instructions (G-Code) to create your model in a CNC.
The other programs in the list are only CAD program. In these programs you have to create your design in STL format to produce the instructions for the CNC in a separate program.
Can I learn CAD for Jewelry on my own ?
Yes, you can learn CAD for Jewelry in your own. It is better suggestible to train under experienced Guide. Some programs have very good tutorials available. But be prepared to spend a tremendous amount of time practicing, you will also need an unlimited amount of patience. If you want to get a CAD for Jewelry system to save time and money producing your models do not attempt to setup and learn the system by yourself. Get specialized training.
If you have nice jewelry design in your mind and would like to realise it, let us create a high-quality 3D CAD model for you for future prototyping.
We have a lot of experience with different 3D programms such as Rhinoceros and 3D Max. Our default modelling program is Rhino (file format is 3dm), but if you want we can provide other 3d file formats (STL, 3DS, IGES, MGX, etc).
All 3d models prepared for 3D printing on Rapid Prototyping machines or CNC milling machines to create the WAX master model for future casting in any metal.
CAD files can be prepared from your custom design, idea, sketch, drawing, photo or from a reference piece
Get your ready 3d jewelry model within 24 hour.
E-mail us sketches of the required item and we can give you a detailed quote showing how much the finished 3D model would cost in 3D and in WAX.
Besides custom jewelery designs (rings, bangles, pendants, earrings, brooches, necklaces, etc), you can order other 3D model designs too (figures, objects, faces, sculptures, animals, nature scenes, corporate logos, etc.).
Also we can provide you with a new design, to fit a particular application, for example if you have gemstones and you need a new idea and design, send us dimensiones of stone and we will provide our own design and model it for you.
Default 3D CAD model file format is Rhino file (.3dm), available other CAD file formats (STL, 3DS, IGES, MGX, etc).
Send us your design concepts and we can develop a 3-D model of your product.
At this stage it’s possible to estimate the item’s weight in the required metal, which will greatly assist your costing process. From a basic shaded CAD model it is possible to generate an accurate photo-realistic jpeg image of the item as it would look cast in metal, finished and stone set.
Such high quality images can be an important resource to help persuade your bespoke customer to purchase your jewellery ideas.
For anyone wanting to see an item in 3-D, we can email you a .stl file, which will enable you to view the model from all aspects interactively on your own PC.
To view .stl files, you will need to load the following free viewer software (pc only not mac) from this link: http://www.openrp.com/products/rp_viewer/index.htm
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