cad platform

[jerry575959]

can anyone tell me what you have found to be the best cad platform for plasma cutting? I am new to plasma cutting and am doing it as a hobby so i am not looking to spend lots of money for a cad program.

[acourtjester]

You will hear of many different software packages, the more expensive ones have more options. There are a few free ones (QCAD is one) that will do the work, sometimes it comes down to how it looks to you or if you like the feel of one. I use TurboCad 2018 it is about $150 I have used a few versions from when I started. There are a number of YouTube videos on the more popular ones which can help you learn. Do a little research and watch some videos.

[robertspark]

libreCAD is free https://librecad.org/

freecad as per title https://www.freecadweb.org/

fusion360 for hobby users is free https://www.autodesk.co.uk/campaigns/fu ... -hobbyists