https://cnc-master.xyz/en/academy/cam/Recent content in CAM software: Computer-Aided Manufacturing on CNC-MasterHugoenhttps://cnc-master.xyz/en/academy/cam/nc-code-simulation/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://cnc-master.xyz/en/academy/cam/nc-code-simulation/<p>NC-code simulation software verifies NC programs in a virtual environment before they run on the real CNC machine. Collisions and programming errors are caught before they can damage the machine, the tool, or the workpiece.</p> <figure class="diagram"> <svg viewBox="0 0 720 96" width="720" role="img" aria-label="Process chain: CAD, CAM, postprocessor, NC code, CNC machine" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <defs> <marker id="pc-arrow" markerWidth="8" markerHeight="8" refX="7" refY="4" orient="auto"> <path d="M0,0 L8,4 L0,8 Z" class="d-arrowhead"/> </marker> </defs> <rect x="4" y="18" width="120" height="60" rx="9" class="d-box"/> <text x="64" y="44" text-anchor="middle" class="d-text">CAD</text> <text x="64" y="63" text-anchor="middle" class="d-text-small">design</text> <path d="M128 48 H150" class="d-arrow" style="marker-end:url(#pc-arrow)"/> <rect x="152" y="18" width="120" height="60" rx="9" class="d-box"/> <text x="212" y="44" text-anchor="middle" class="d-text">CAM</text> <text x="212" y="63" text-anchor="middle" class="d-text-small">programming</text> <path d="M276 48 H298" class="d-arrow" style="marker-end:url(#pc-arrow)"/> <rect x="300" y="18" width="120" height="60" rx="9" class="d-box-accent"/> <text x="360" y="44" text-anchor="middle" class="d-text-accent">Postprocessor</text> <text x="360" y="63" text-anchor="middle" class="d-text-small">translation</text> <path d="M424 48 H446" class="d-arrow" style="marker-end:url(#pc-arrow)"/> <rect x="448" y="18" width="120" height="60" rx="9" class="d-box"/> <text x="508" y="44" text-anchor="middle" class="d-text">NC-Code</text> <text x="508" y="63" text-anchor="middle" class="d-text-small">G-code</text> <path d="M572 48 H594" class="d-arrow" style="marker-end:url(#pc-arrow)"/> <rect x="596" y="18" width="120" height="60" rx="9" class="d-box"/> <text x="656" y="44" text-anchor="middle" class="d-text">CNC machine</text> <text x="656" y="63" text-anchor="middle" class="d-text-small">machining</text> </svg> </figure> <h2 id="why-cam-simulation-is-not-enough">Why CAM simulation is not enough</h2> <p>The simulation built into a CAM system only shows the toolpaths computed by the machining algorithms. The final NC code, however, is generated by the postprocessor, and that is exactly where a potential source of error lies: the postprocessor can apply changes and mathematical operations to the NC code that are never shown in the CAM simulation and remain invisible to the user.</p>https://cnc-master.xyz/en/academy/cam/moduleworks/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://cnc-master.xyz/en/academy/cam/moduleworks/<p>ModuleWorks is one of the unsung heroes of the CAM world: few users have ever heard of the company, yet its software components power most CAM systems on the market. This look behind the scenes shows why that plays a decisive role when choosing a CAM system.</p> <div class="notice notice--info"> <svg width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" aria-hidden="true"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="9"/><path d="M12 11v6m0-10v.01"/></svg> <div><div class="notice-title">A note on perspective</div><p>This article is an opinion piece and reflects the author&rsquo;s personal assessment.</p>https://cnc-master.xyz/en/academy/cam/manufacturers/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://cnc-master.xyz/en/academy/cam/manufacturers/<p>Here is a (non-exhaustive) overview of common CAM systems with a link to each vendor&rsquo;s website.</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Product</th> <th>Vendor</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>AlphaCAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.alphacam.com/" rel="noopener">alphacam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>BobCAD-CAM</td> <td><a href="https://bobcad.com/" rel="noopener">bobcad.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>CAMWorks</td> <td><a href="https://camworks.com" rel="noopener">camworks.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>CATIA V5 Machining</td> <td><a href="https://www.3ds.com/products-services/catia/products/v5/portfolio/domain/Machining/" rel="noopener">3ds.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cimatron</td> <td><a href="https://www.cimatron.com" rel="noopener">cimatron.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Creo CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.ptc.com/en/technologies/cad/cam-software" rel="noopener">ptc.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dolphin CAD/CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.dolphincadcam.com/" rel="noopener">dolphincadcam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>e-CAM</td> <td><a href="https://v4.e-cam.it/" rel="noopener">e-cam.it</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>EdgeCAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.edgecam.com/" rel="noopener">edgecam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Esprit</td> <td><a href="https://www.espritcam.com" rel="noopener">espritcam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>EUKLID CAD/CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.euklid-cadcam.com" rel="noopener">euklid-cadcam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Exapt CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.exapt.de" rel="noopener">exapt.de</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>FeatureCAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.autodesk.com/products/featurecam/subscribe" rel="noopener">autodesk.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fikus Visualcam</td> <td><a href="https://www.metalcam.com/Fikus-Visualcam-homepage.html" rel="noopener">metalcam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>FreeCAD</td> <td><a href="https://www.freecad.org/" rel="noopener">freecad.org</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fusion 360</td> <td><a href="https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview" rel="noopener">autodesk.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gibbs CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.gibbscam.com" rel="noopener">gibbscam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Go2CAM</td> <td><a href="https://go2cam.net" rel="noopener">go2cam.net</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>HSMWorks</td> <td><a href="https://www.autodesk.com/products/hsmworks/overview" rel="noopener">autodesk.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>hyperMILL</td> <td><a href="https://www.openmind-tech.com" rel="noopener">openmind-tech.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>InventorCAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.solidcam.com/cam-solutions/cad-integration/autodesk-inventor/" rel="noopener">solidcam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mastercam</td> <td><a href="https://www.mastercam.com/" rel="noopener">mastercam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>NCG CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.ncgcam.com/ncg-cam/" rel="noopener">ncgcam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>NX CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/manufacturing-planning/cam-software.html" rel="noopener">siemens.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>OPUS CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.opus-cam.de/en-opus-cam-software" rel="noopener">opus-cam.de</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>PEGASUS CAD-CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.pegasuscadcam.com/en/cad-cam-mech/" rel="noopener">pegasuscadcam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>PENTA-NC</td> <td><a href="https://www.penta-tec.com/penta-nc/" rel="noopener">penta-tec.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>PEPS</td> <td><a href="https://www.camtek.de/peps" rel="noopener">camtek.de</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>PowerMill</td> <td><a href="https://www.autodesk.com/products/powermill/overview" rel="noopener">autodesk.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>ProfiCAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.coscom.de" rel="noopener">coscom.de</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>SimplexCAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.simplexcam.ch" rel="noopener">simplexcam.ch</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>SmartCAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.smartcamcnc.com/" rel="noopener">smartcamcnc.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>SolidCAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.solidcam.com" rel="noopener">solidcam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>SolidWorks CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.solidworks.com/product/solidworks-cam" rel="noopener">solidworks.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>SprutCAM</td> <td><a href="https://sprutcam.com/" rel="noopener">sprutcam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>SurfCAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.surfcam.com/" rel="noopener">surfcam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>SYMplus</td> <td><a href="https://cnc-keller.de" rel="noopener">cnc-keller.de</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tebis</td> <td><a href="https://www.tebis.com" rel="noopener">tebis.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>TopSolid CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.topsolid.com/products/topsolidcam.htm" rel="noopener">topsolid.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>VectorCAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.vectorcam.com" rel="noopener">vectorcam.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>VISI CAD/CAM</td> <td><a href="https://www.mecadat.de/" rel="noopener">mecadat.de</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>VisualCAD/CAM</td> <td><a href="https://mecsoft.com/visualcadcam/" rel="noopener">mecsoft.com</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>WorkNC</td> <td><a href="https://www.worknc.com/" rel="noopener">worknc.com</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>