Audience

Companies, engineers and designers requiring a solution to create their own relief models for 3D machining

About Vectric Aspire

Aspire provides a powerful but intuitive software solution for creating and cutting parts on a CNC router. There are tools for 2D design and calculation of 2D toolpaths such as profiling, pocketing, and drilling as well as 2.5D toolpaths including V-carving, prism carving, moulding toolpaths, fluting, the chamfer toolpath and even a decorative texturing strategy. What makes Aspire our premium package is the added 3D design tools which enable you to create your own 3D relief models and machine them with 3D machining strategies. Aspire’s unique 3D modeling tools coupled with the comprehensive set of 2D design and editing tools make it easy to create your own 2D and 3D parts from scratch as well as the ability to import and edit external 2D and 3D data. Enables you to explore your creativity and create your own relief models for 3D machining. An extensive set of editing tools to help you manipulate 3D data.

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Pricing

Starting Price:
$1,995 one-time payment
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Free Version available.
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Ratings/Reviews - 2 User Reviews

Overall 2.5 / 5
ease 2.5 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 2.5 / 5
support 2.5 / 5
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Company Information

Vectric
United Kingdom
www.vectric.com/products/aspire

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Webinars
In Person
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Support
Phone Support
Online

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Vectric Aspire Product Features

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

CNC Machining Not Supported
Raw Material Management Not Supported
Custom Commands Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation Not Supported
Automatic Feature Recognition Not Supported
CAD Not Supported

Vectric Aspire Verified User Reviews

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  • Ward E.
    Maker
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Fantastic product"

    Posted 2026-03-05

    Pros: I have been using Vectric Aspire for many years. I find it easy to use and very functional. There are many tutorials on their website and on YouTube. I have upgraded many times over the years and am very happy with the new features each time I upgrade.

    Cons: Price of upgrade is too high. I am a loyal Aspire customer with the latest version. But I pay the same upgrade price as a person that has not upgraded for a decade.

    Overall: Overall this is a great program with amazing features. It works very well with my home made 2' x 4' mill with an ATC.

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  • A Vectric Aspire User
    Owner
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease