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CadVex vs Spanflug MAKE: see every minute, keep every file
Spanflug MAKE and CadVex both read the drawing and price parts on your own machines. CadVex goes further: it shows the machining time of every feature, flags manufacturability problems before you quote, and can run entirely on your own computer, so ITAR and NDA parts never get uploaded anywhere.
| CadVex | Spanflug MAKE | |
|---|---|---|
| Quote ITAR and NDA parts without uploading them | Yes. CadVex Desktop runs on your own computer, even offline | No. Browser-based; parts are uploaded to its cloud. ITAR not stated publicly |
| Machining time for every feature | Yes, in the feature tree | Not stated publicly |
| DFM feedback | Yes | Analyses the part to find the most economical machining route; specific design warnings not described |
| Edit any operation's time | Yes | Cutting values, setup and programming time adjustable; per-operation editing not stated publicly |
| Reads the PDF drawing | Yes: material, finish, threads, tolerances, notes | Yes: fits, threads, tolerances |
| Your own machines and rates | Yes, pick the machine per part or per setup, with a speed factor | Yes, or preset machines |
| Processes | Milling and turning | Turning, milling, grinding |
| Pricing | Pay per analysis, or Desktop licence | Monthly or yearly plan, with a free plan |
| Your files never used to train AI | Yes, never; encrypted in transit and at rest | Not stated publicly; says its algorithm was optimised on millions of parts |
Where Spanflug is strong
Spanflug MAKE reads fits, threads and tolerances from the drawing, covers grinding as well as turning and milling, and is hosted on ISO 27001-certified servers. It also offers a free plan for a few parts a month.
Why shops pick CadVex over Spanflug
- Quote the parts you can't upload. CadVex Desktop runs fully on your computer, drawing reading included. ITAR and NDA files stay inside your network.
- Know exactly why a part costs what it does. The feature tree breaks the machining time down feature by feature. Change any operation and the price follows.
- Catch problems before you quote. CadVex DFM feedback flags features that are hard or costly to machine, so you can raise them with your customer instead of eating the cost later.
- Pay only when you quote. CadVex Cloud is priced per analysis, with no monthly plan to keep paying in quiet months.