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CadVex vs Toolpath: quote every part, including the ones you can't upload
Toolpath is a cloud tool built for 3-axis milling. CadVex quotes milled and turned parts, reads the drawing, shows the machining time of every single feature, and runs entirely on your own computer when the part is under ITAR or NDA. One tool for every RFQ in your inbox, not just the easy ones.
| CadVex | Toolpath | |
|---|---|---|
| Quote ITAR and NDA parts without uploading them | Yes. CadVex Desktop runs on your own computer, even offline | No. Parts are uploaded to Toolpath's cloud; ITAR compliance not stated publicly |
| Reads the PDF drawing (material, finish, threads, tolerances, notes) | Yes | Not stated publicly; STEP model only |
| Turned parts | Yes, milling and turning | Not stated publicly; designed for 3-axis milling |
| Machining time for every feature | Yes, in the feature tree | Not stated publicly |
| Edit any operation's time | Yes | Not stated publicly |
| Your own machines | Yes, pick the machine per part or per setup, with a speed factor | Tooling, material and workholding library |
| Your own rates | Yes | Yes |
| DFM feedback | Yes | Yes |
| CAM programs | No, CadVex focuses on the quote | Yes, Fusion programs on its Pro plan |
| Pricing | Pay per analysis, or Desktop licence | Per seat, with a free plan |
Where Toolpath is strong
Toolpath generates CAM programs you can export to Fusion, offers a free plan and an API, and says it does not train its AI on your part files. If your work is mostly 3-axis milling and you want quoting and programming in one place, it is worth a look.
Why shops pick CadVex over Toolpath
- Say yes to ITAR and NDA work. CadVex Desktop runs fully on your computer, drawing reading included. Your customers' files never leave your building, so you can quote the jobs cloud tools can't touch.
- Quote the turned parts too. Shafts, bushings, flanges: CadVex quotes milling and turning in one place, so you don't need a second method for half your RFQs.
- Quote what the customer actually asked for. CadVex reads material, finish, threads, tolerances and notes straight off the drawing. A STEP model alone can't tell you that.
- See where every minute comes from. The feature tree shows the machining time of each feature. Your estimator can check it, correct it and defend it to the customer.
- Pay for quotes, not seats. CadVex Cloud is priced per analysis, so the whole team can use it.
Run one of your own parts through CadVex.
Sources
- https://toolpath.com
- https://toolpath.com/pricing
- https://docs.toolpath.com/settings/accepted-file-types
- https://docs.toolpath.com/faqs/supported-machining-processes
- https://docs.toolpath.com/design-for-machinability-estimating/how-to-create-estimate-presets
- https://docs.toolpath.com/faqs/how-is-my-data-used-by-toolpath