originally posted this in r/cad but it was auto-removed immediately so idk whats up with that.

as a hobby i 3d print things, sometimes parts for new projects and sometimes replacement parts. ive put a few models up on github and thingiverse. i started with making 3d models in win10's 3d builder, but then i moved to tinkercad within the past couple years, but im looking for something better.

in short im looking for a popular and powerful software thats used in industry that i can start with and learn and get good at.

professionally i was a cnc and manual machinist but i switched to welding, i feel like having cad/cam knowledge would be usefull in these fields and be good on a resume, plus something i can use if i start my own shop or makerspace.

my community college has an 8 week class on autocad but its $700 so out of my price range for now. autocad seems to be the most popular and widely known software so it was my choice for what to learn untill i saw the price tag.....ive heard that solidworks is also pretty popular too.

i notice a lot of machine shops run gibscam, so thats a possibility. ive seen other shops running mastercam, but afaik mastercam is a bit pricey so it seems to be used less.

blender and fusion 360 seems to be getting more popular on the hobby side of things.....but i dont think blender is a true cad/cam software anyway.

“The skill level of today’s drafters is not up to the mark and they have to be trained a lot”
That’s the most common pain point I have heard. What are some of the biggest problems you are facing in getting quality drafting work from in-house or outsourced drafting teams?
I am looking for specific pain points, however bad they may be I am interested to hear them out.

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Hi everyone!

I'm excited to share my first CAD/CAM project with you all, which involves designing a spur gear made of aluminum! This gear is designed for general-purpose applications. While I'm happy with the outcome, I feel there's room for improvement. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on how to make it even better?

Thanks in advance for the help!

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