Visual Mill 6.0
Visual Mill Standard (Std) 6.0: This is a general purpose machining program targeted at the general machinist. This product is ideal for the rapid-prototyping, hobby and educational markets where ease of use is a paramount requirement. Packed with sufficiently powerful manufacturing methods, this easy to use package is not only effective but also attractively priced for the budget conscious or entry level buyer.
Visual Mill 6.0 - 4th Axis Module: Add-On module can be added on to the Visual MILL 6.0 product. Allows 4th Axis Indexed and continuous roughing and finishing operations in Visual MILL 6.0. Curve based continuous machining such as 4 Axis Facing, Pocketing, Profiling & Engraving as well as surface/solids/meshes based machining such as Roughing, Finishing and Curve Projection machining are available.
Visual Mill PROfessional (PRO) 6.0: This powerful package is ideal for mold, die and tooling, wood working rapid-prototyping and general machining markets. This product boasts of powerful toolpath generation strategies coupled with tools for efficiently controlling the cutting tool for detailed machining capabilities, while not sacrificing ease of use. Suitable class="software_tab" for demanding users with sophisticated manufacturing requirements. (This product configuration includes the 4th Axis Module described above)
Note: All MecSoft Software is controlled by a USB key/HASP. Lost HASP's will NOT be replaced by Syil Canada or MecSoft. Replacement of a lost HASP will require the re-purchasing of the software. Prices on MecSoft software are in USD only. Special pricing for educational institutes is available; contact us directly for information.
Pricing
| Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| $999 USD | $1999 USD | $3999 USD |
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| Geometry Creation / Editing Tools | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| 2D Cad Creation |  |
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| Solid Modeling | |
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| Dimensioning | |
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| Unlimited Undo | |
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| Clipboard | |
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| True Type Font Text | |
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| Measurement Tools | |
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| File Translators | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| IGES | |
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| AutoCAD DXF, DWG | |
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| STEP | |
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| VRML | |
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| Rhinoceros CAD, 3dm | |
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| Solidworks (Extra cost module) | |
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| 2 ½ Axis Milling | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| Pocketing | |
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| Profiling | |
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| Facing | |
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| V-Carving | |
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| V-Carve Roughing | |
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| Chamfering | |
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| Hole Milling | |
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| Thread Milling | |
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| Re-machining | |
| 3 Axis Milling | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| Horizontal Roughing | |
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| Parallel Finishing | |
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| Horizontal Finishing | |
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| Radial Machining | |
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| Spiral Machining | |
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| Plunge Roughing | |
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| Projection Pocketing | |
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| 3D Offset Profiling | |
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| 3D Offset Pocketing | |
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| Pencil Tracing | |
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| Valley Re-Machining | |
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| Plateau Machining | |
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| Between 2 Curves Machining | |
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| Reverse Post Machining | |
| 4 Axis Milling | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| 4 Axis Indexed Machining | |
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| 4 Axis Auto Multiple Indexing | |
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| 4 Axis Continuous Facing | |
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| 4 Axis Continuous Pocketing | |
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| 4 Axis Continuous Profiling | |
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| 4 Axis Continuous Engraving | |
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| 4 Axis Continuous Finishing | |
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| 4 Axis Continuous Roughing | |
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| 5 Axis Milling | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| 3+2 Indexed Machining | |
| Hole Making | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| Automatic Hole Selection, Sorting | |
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| Drilling | |
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| Tapping | |
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| Boring | |
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| Reverse Boring | |
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| User Defined Drilling Cycles | |
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| 4 Axis Drilling | |
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| 4 Axis Tapping | |
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| 4 Axis Boring | |
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| 4 Axis Reverse Boring | |
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| Toolpath Simulation | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| Toolpath Animation | |
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| Cut Material Simulation | |
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| Tools | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| Standard Mill Tools (Ball, Flat, Corner Radius, V, Taper) | |
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| Standard Drill Tools (Drill, Tap, Bore, Reverse Bore) | |
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| Tool Holder Collision Detection | |
| Toolpath Editing | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| Post-Processor Generator | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| User Customizable Post-Processor Generator | |
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| Simulate Cycles | |
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| Arc Output | |
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| Helix Output | |
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| Spiral Output | |
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| User Defined Cycles | |
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| Miscellaneous | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| HTML Based Shop Documentation | |
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| Utilities | Visual Mill STD | 4th Axis Add-On | Visual Mill PRO |
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| G-Code Editor & Analysis Tool | |
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| Direct Numerical Control (DNC) for Single Port | |
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Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about VisualMILL.
General:
| Why is VisualMILL so inexpensive? |
| VisualMILL is inexpensive compared to other products in the market with comparable features because we are a technology driven company. We spend most of our revenue in developing the product rather than in sales and marketing. Our goal is to create the best product for the money and let our users be our evangelists. We use state of the art development techniques such as object oriented programming and component software technologies to make the product development process quicker, easier and more cost effective. |
| How accurate is VisualMILL? |
| VisualMILL's accuracy is only limited by hardware resources. Users can control the accuracy almost indefinitely of the machining process with parameter settings. This makes VisualMILL as accurate as high end CAM systems. |
Installation:
| What are the minimum hardware requirements for VisualMILL? |
| VisualMILL runs on ordinary Windows desktop and laptop computers. With: . Pentium class processor including AMD. . Windows 2000/XP/Vista for Intel and AMD. . 80 MB disk space. . 64 MB RAM. More is recommended. . Parallel or USB port for hardware key. |
| Does VisualMILL work on Windows Vista? |
| Yes, VisualMILL runs on Windows Vista without any problems. |
| Does VisualMILL require a hardware key to run? |
| Yes, all commercial versions of VisualMILL require a hardware key to run. Users have a choice of a parallel port key or a USB port key when placing the order. The evaluation or demo version of VisualMILL does not require a hardware key. |
Post Processor:
| What post-processors does VisualMILL support? |
| VisualMILL has built in support for over 100 post processors. Additionally VisualMILL comes with a post processor generator which can be used to create additional post processors. So if your controller reads in M & G codes, we will be able to supply you with a post for it. |
| Can VisualMILL output APT format files? |
| Yes. VisualMILL has the capability to output APT format files. You can then take these APT files and use an APT post-processor if you have one available. |
| How can I send output to a Roland machine? |
| VisualMILL can output toolpaths directly to a Roland machine. To do this follow these steps: 1. From the Menu, select the Post Process->Set Post Options. 2. In the "Program to display output file" selection, click Browse and select RolandPrint.exe present in the VisualMILL installation folder ( by default this folder is C:/ProgramFiles/MecSoft Corporation/VisualMILL 6.0). 3. When Posting the toolpath, select the ROLAND CAMMGL (second one in the list). |
Machine Tool Interface:
| Why is the machining time estimate not always exact? |
| Machining times are calculated in VisualMILL using the user specified feed rates only. However on the actual machine tool the acceleration and the deceleration of the tool come into play and this will invariably be different than the ones calculated by VisualMILL. Use the machining time calculated by VisualMILL as a ball park estimate. |
| Does VisualMILL support automatic tool changers? |
| Yes. VisualMILL supports automatic tool changers effortlessly by archiving all created operations in an operation list and outputting them all at once to the controller if the user so desires. |
| Does VisualMILL have a native program that communicates the codes produced in post processing to the machine? |
| VisualMILL 6.0 comes bundled with a single port DNC program. Additional ports can be purchased and added to the existing setup. In addition to this VisualMILL offers a separate communication program that will communicate with Roland machines. |