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# MetaCAM

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> MetaCAM is CAD/CAM software for metal fabrication that includes design, cutting, punching, bending, nesting, and automation modules.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 16 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses MetaCAM?

Manufacturing, fabrication, and metalworking companies

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 16 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Touchstone Systems

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- 2D Drawing
- Animation
- Annotations
- Data Import/Export

## Category

- [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31236/3d-cad/software)

## Alternatives

1. [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ca/software/174021/autocad) — 4.7/5 (3205 reviews)
2. [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.ca/software/93121/solidworks-premium) — 4.6/5 (756 reviews)
3. [Alibre Design](https://www.capterra.ca/software/172312/alibre-design) — 4.7/5 (182 reviews)
4. [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.ca/software/211798/sketchup) — 4.5/5 (1046 reviews)
5. [Inventor](https://www.capterra.ca/software/174020/inventor) — 4.5/5 (277 reviews)

## Reviews

### "3D software under CAD environment is excellent for computer-aided design, easy to use and efficient." — 5.0/5

> **Jorge** | *May 26, 2018* | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: I like the practical and easy to develop designs in this product, in addition to the excellent technical support which clarifies the doubts in a direct and efficient way. Autodesk's Digital Prototyping tools help engineers and designers to experience 3D CAD designs virtually before building them, enabling them to be tested and optimized.
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> **Cons**: The requirements in terms of the ram memory capacity of the machine where the software will be installed, the high-end processor that is required makes the equipment where it is installed very expensive.
> 
> Modeling for construction offers an integrated way to explore the main physical and functional characteristics of a project digitally. So I have used an intelligent 3D model to inform and communicate decisions about the project, the BIM tool has given me knowledge and commercial value for construction design projects, infrastructure and utilities specifically in air conditioning systems.

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### "3D CAD is amazing  and learn motr tricks you will be super productive" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *July 1, 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: 3D cad allows easy use and view of models. It is very easy to get use to specially for people already know how to use traditional cad.
> 
> **Cons**: Just like most of modelling software, there could be some learning curve.
> 
> It is fantastic\! Just learn more day by day\!

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### "Just Another CAD Software" — 3.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *December 3, 2018* | Higher Education Software | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
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> **Pros**: You can use it to create parts and systems.
> 
> **Cons**: There is nothing special about this software that makes me want to use it.
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> It is fine for messing around.

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### "A review of 3D CAD." — 5.0/5

> **Hardik** | *May 28, 2019* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: 3D CAD is excellent software when your firm has a temporary need for some fast solutions in 3D computer-aided design. It is completely free and accessible to anyone with a stable internet connection and desktop computer. You can start customizing your prints by visiting the official website. 3D CAD is available there, and you can activate the software with a few clicks. &#10;&#10;It allows you to develop and adjust different images necessary for printing. You will have some basic knowledge about this software in order to begin using it efficiently. The manuals are also available on the same website, so it is not a problem to learn more. On the other hand, the interface is user-friendly, and everything is clearly visible there.
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> **Cons**: Better kept as a temporary software. 3D CAD doesn't make a strong enough impact for purchase to me.
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> There are no areas that make confusion if you understand how things work. The entire procedure of making prints is made within a creator's browser, and you do not have even to create an account or log in to the website. You can simply download created images to your own computer. Still, a strong impression says this software is only for a temporary need, and your firm should buy a PRO version of some other model if you have a need for a permanent professional solution.

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### "3D CAD,  The best Drafting software." — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *October 8, 2018* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy drop down menus which increase the efficiency of any designer
> 
> **Cons**: Yet trying to figure out some cons of the software

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