FastCAM Product Overview

FastCAM offers over 40 PC based software products primarily aimed at the heavy engineering steel flame cutting market (oxy, plasma, laser, waterjet) however a few of our products are now popular in other industries such as woodworking, flat glass and signcutting. All of our programs are designed to be used by tradespeople and are compatible with the Windows operating system. All prices are in USD, exclude tax and are subject to change. Please contact us for firm pricing before you order.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW & INDICATIVE US PRICING

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FastCAM supports all popular cutting equipment

FASTCAM® 2D DRAWING EDITOR $600
Draw and edit 2D shapes for metal profiling. CAD compatibility (AutoCAD DWG and DSTV file import). Uncomplicated & Easy to learn.

IDEAL FOR:
Simple need to draw parts or edit customer supplied CAD files for accurate flame cutting.

SUMMARY
Draw correct NC parts with minimal training or use to clean/fix CAD files supplied by customers.

FASTCAM® 2D - NC $995
Lowest cost, simplest CAD/CAM system but still with support for cutting, marking, drilling etc.

IDEAL FOR:
NC solution for small runs and single part cutting

SUMMARY
Draw 2D parts or import and clean CAD files. ‘Block copy array’ function allows you to create basic nests. Integrated postprocessors.

FASTCAM® 2D STANDARD $2,495
Manual programming CAD/CAM system with interactive nesting. Includes FastPLOT and FastNEST (semi-automatic) as well as CAD smart tools.

IDEAL FOR:
NC solution for repeat part cutting

SUMMARY
Affordable for single part cutting but handles complex parts. Full featured system but manual. Integrated postprocessors.

FASTCAM® 2D PROFESSIONAL $4,995
Full featured, fully automatic system with a highest level of automation. Includes FastPLOT, FastPATH and FastNEST (interactive and automatic) as well as CAD smart tools.

IDEAL FOR:
NC solution for high duty cycle. Can handle five different jobs with multiple parts for thicknesses.

SUMMARY
Full featured system, highly automated for bulk processing. Includes common cutting and other technologies to reduce piercing and maximize yield. Integrated postprocessors.

FASTCAM® 3D BEVEL SOFTWARE $9,500
FastCAM® 3D is the result of 20 years of development to find the simplest and cheapest way to ACCURATELY bevel with a single torch. This is the software only and does not include hardware of any kind.

IDEAL FOR:
Metal fabricators that would like to add the ability to accurately but easily program TRUE weld prepared parts on a bevel equipped cutting machine. Removes an entire process in the critical path. Contact us for machine compatibility.

SUMMARY
A revolutionary, easy-program NC system for 2D & 3D metal profiling that produces precise, realworld engineered V, X, Y, K bevels. Includes Patented EdgeSmart piercing and Patent Pending predictive laser height control.

FASTCAM® Control HMI Series (OEM product only) POA
Integrated Programs for 5-6 axis controllers as used to drive the FastCAM Bevel Head.

IDEAL FOR:
CNC control manufacturers who are looking to license a 3rd party engine for part programming and/or beveling.

SUMMARY
Seamlessly embed all the smart features expected of a traditional CNC including parametric programming, tool pathing, shape nesting, DXF conversation, kerf compensation plus optionally include patented technologies such as EdgeSmart and the patent pending Laser Height Control (as used in 3D bevel programming).

FastCAM® Additional Post $495
FastCAM can drive multiple combinations of cutting machines and controllers.

IDEAL FOR:
Note that any unsupported or custom posts are not included in this price. We would first obtain sample code and advise the cost.

SUMMARY
If you purchase a new machine or a 2nd machine you don't need to replace your programming software.

FASTNEST® (MODULE) Semi $1,795/Full Auto $2,995
Full shape nesting compatible with all industry standards and a large range of NC controls for output. Now bundled in the FastCAM® System, offering a complete integrated profiling solution.

IDEAL FOR:
FastCAM NC users wanting to upgrade to semi-automatic or fully automatic nesting. Provides expert, easy offline nesting for instant productivity. Levels of automation to suit different needs. Run 'what ifs' from cutting lists.

SUMMARY
Optimizes both the material usage and the sequence of cutting. Nests into standard, remnant or odd size plate.Allows expert full shape production nesting in minutes with ‘One Click’ easy operation. Post nest optimization including Bridging, Tabbing & Stitch Cutting. Supports all secondary machine processes.

FASTPLOT® (MODULE) POA
Checks NC code for general behavior, converts NC to DXF. Now bundled with the FastCAM® System but can be purchased separately.

IDEAL FOR:
Reducing processing mistakes and minimizing risk on postprocessor by allowing checks on nests and obtaining cost estimates on parts or complete nests.

SUMMARY
NC Code simulator and estimator that checks code and produces cutting time and distances as well as net and gross material utilisation. Also recovers old nests to CAD.

FASTPATH® (MODULE) POA
Fully automatic tool pathing. Now bundled with the FastCAM® System but can be purchased separately.

IDEAL FOR:
Complex tool pathing and large nests. A substantial time and consumable saver, especially on complex nests and & large number of cutouts.

SUMMARY
Can eliminate 50% of programming time by reducing complex pathing to the click of a button. Analyzes nests and calculates the cutting direction, Kerf, Entries/Exits, Sequencing, Batch Processing, Hole Avoidance, Tabs.

TEXTMARKER (OPTION FOR FASTCAM®) $295
Plate marking software for burning machines. Converts CAD text into stroke font movements.

IDEAL FOR:
Users of FastCAM that have a machine fitted with a marking device and a need to mark parts.

SUMMARY
Useful functionality to add to the FastCAM System for NC machine fitted with Scribes, Punch Markers, Plasma Etch markers & Ink-Jet. Useful to identify parts.

FastCAM® QETM for Plate $3,000 + $995 annual Support or $208/m per user
Fast, optimized quote database that lets you quote 5 or 5,000 (nested) items in minutes. Fax or email ready. Gives detailed cost breakdown and results and allows for discounting. Lease per user, per month or purchase outright.

IDEAL FOR:
Metal Service Centers. Improved Time to Quote for Plasma and Oxy processing and maintenance of quote database and reporting sales figures. Provides consistent quoting. For Plate Only.

SUMMARY
Captures and automates the skills required to quote processing work. 95% saving in skilled manpower. Dramatically speeds time to quote with accuracy and consistency. Gives optimized quotes by separating remnant from scrap. Business Managers can get sales information easily.

FastCAM® QETM for Plate and Long Products $5,000 + $995 annual Support or $292/m per user
Fast, optimized quote database that lets you quote and/or requote 5 or 5,000 (nested) items in minutes. Fax or email ready. Gives detailed cost breakdown and optimization results and allows for extra processing, shipping and discounting.

IDEAL FOR:
Metal Service Centers wanting to automate or improve Time to Quote for Plasma and Oxy processing along with a central database of all quotes for sales reporting. Provides consistent quotes.

SUMMARY
Powerful linear and plate based optimization with the least percentage scrap produced. Same overall benefits as with QE-Plate (see above) but offers even larger time saving by automating the Material Take-Off and Costing process for profiles & structural completely.

OUTLINE $99
Convert scanned images to linear images for cutting or marking.

IDEAL FOR:
Cut all styles of letters and fonts.

SUMMARY
Signcutting and general non engineering graphics.

FontGEN $99
Use true type fonts to output DXF for cutting or marking.

IDEAL FOR:
Cut all styles of letters and fonts.

SUMMARY
Simple, low cost way to add new functionality to your machine.

FastCUT® - Metal $99
Automate linear and rectangular nesting and get a quick estimate on material cost.

IDEAL FOR:
To calculate layouts and costing estimates for general cutting of lengths or rectangles.

SUMMARY
Saves material and operator time. Improves time to quote. Reduces cutting errors and layout time for Shears, Saws, Cut to length lines. Assists Production and Estimators.

FastCUT® - Wood $99
Automate linear and rectangular nesting and get a quick estimate on material cost.

IDEAL FOR:
To calculate layouts and costing estimates for general cutting of lengths or panels.

SUMMARY
Saves material and operator time. Improves time to quote. Reduces cutting errors and layout time for Shears, Saws, Cut to length lines. Assists Production and Estimators.

FastCUT® - Glass $99
Automate linear and rectangular nesting and get a quick estimate on material cost.

IDEAL FOR:
To calculate layouts and costing estimates for general cutting of lengths or flat glass.

SUMMARY
Saves material and operator time. Improves time to quote. Reduces cutting errors and layout time for Shears, Saws, Cut to length lines. Assists Production and Estimators.

FastCOPY® $1,995 Software Only or $4,800 w/ Digitizer
FastCOPY® is an alternative solution to optical tracing or scanning for steel profilers and very useful for all fabricators presented with outlines or line drawings where there is no CAD input. Digitize for accuracy and store into DXF or plotted format.

IDEAL FOR:
Copying actual parts (copies worn industrial parts and compensates for accuracy) or convert old optical templates to DXF. Adds value to any busy service center.

SUMMARY
Electronic storage lets you destroy or archive old paper drawings. New benefit is the instant retrieval and reproduction of templates. Also offers transition to optimized machine ready format as a further time saver. Easier than an electronic eye and portable.

FastLINKTM $495
DNC serial communications program that understands various NC control protocols and wiring.

IDEAL FOR:
Faster DNC file download from older Burny, Linatrol NC controls to a PC.

SUMMARY
An affordable and easy fix to a very common problem.

FastCAM® KerfTM POA
Add kerf to all nc programs before loading so you don’t have to wait for the controller to do the calculation.

IDEAL FOR:
Slow loading time on older Burny 2.5, 3 CNC controls.

SUMMARY
Improve machine productivity. Save minutes to hours per nest and cut as soon as you download the file. Estimate time saving of approx. 12 hours per week of processing time.

FastBEAM® POA
Universal system that can be made to support a wide range of NC beam drills including Peddinghaus, Wagner, Fichep and more.

IDEAL FOR:
Easy programming of beamlines and optimized operation.

SUMMARY
Unique multi machine system offers the simplest and fastest way to program beamlines - the operator doesn’t need to know about the intricacies of the machine.Optimizes drilling order to minimize machine head travel.

FastTRACK® $3,000 + $995 Support or $208/m per user
Remant plate management. Search the database for all remnant types which match the given specifications.

IDEAL FOR:
Speciality Metals. Reduces stock holdings and utilizes the most cost effective plate stock.

SUMMARY
Manages remnant plate and tracks who creates, edits and deletes plates, complete with a pictorial history.

FastSHAPES® $99 each download or $2,100 boxed set
Automate fabrication/weld calculation and layout of multi segment heavy plate transitions, boilers, blowpipe, power transitions. Purchase as full set or separately.

SHAPE PRODUCTS include: Bend, Birfircate, CBranch, Cone, Dr. Cone, Elbow, Invint, Lobster, Obcone, PBranch, PBranchS, Penstock, Prun, RandP, Rectircle, Rort, Sprocket and Surface.

IDEAL FOR:
Metal fabricators. Simplify & reduce time needed to loft heavy plate shapes and intersections or loss of skills to develop & form shapes required in heavy plate.

Download software is locked to a PC whereas a boxed set has a dongle that you can move from PC to PC.

SUMMARY
Huge saving of skilled manpower required to calculate unfolding and fitup. Particularly on thick plate complex shapes and gears etc. Compare ˝ hour to a day/s, sometimes weeks. Use as a costing system for entire developments. Complete transitions in minutes ready to send to the burning machine with line marking and the number of degrees for forming every bend. Reduce grinding. Improve standards. Eliminate costly reworks. Makes semi-skilled workers instant experts.

Tradesman in a BoxTM $99
Produce printed layouts for fast & accurate manual markouts. Includes set of 20 shapes.

IDEAL FOR:
Metal fabricators. Improves lofting for manual marking and cutting.

SUMMARY
Huge saving of skilled manpower as with FastSHAPES (see above) for manual lofting. No NC output. Advantages of CNC without CNC machinery.

FastFRAME and FastPIPE POA
Purpose built product to develop multiple tube or pipe intersections as in a spaceframe.

IDEAL FOR:
Metal fabricators. Specialist work. Saves hundreds of hours in the design stage of complex space frame developments. Complete structural frames can be completed in days! Of equal value, the extraction of fabrication data needed for processing is simple!

SUMMARY
Provides all of the intersection details for single and multi-pipe intersections including sequencing for construction. Details include full weld preparation information to International Standards. Validate the structure before processing begins. Developments can be used for NC controlled machinery or cut by hand.

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We attribute much of our productivity increase to FastCAM ..Phil Ryan, JCA Fabrication.          I'd never done a drawing before in my life. After 10 days with FastCAM, I built the first tank truck. Now it's our livelihood....Ray Castleberry, Castlebrook Welding.           By far, the quickest and easiest programs I have used......Rick Presseau, INCO Ltd.
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