CAD/CAM
This content collection features CAD/CAM Software, which is used to generate part designs and CNC machining programs corresponding to part designs. Short for “computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing,” these systems create these programs for CNC machine tools. Most product design is performed on computers using CAD software. Then, that design or drawing file data is imported into the CAM software. After a few selections from the programmer, the CAM software will use that data and calculate the necessary moves to machine the part.
CAD/CAM programming minimizes the need for the programmer to perform complex math calculations. By using an existing CAD drawing file and importing data into the CAM software, the programmer only needs to decide on which process and tooling to employ, typically using a list of tooling data and cutting conditions. The CAM software then calculates all the moves necessary to machine the part. In this collection, you’ll find advice for users, considerations for using CAD/CAM with certain machining processes and more.
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