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Welcome to the CAM Software Hubpage!
How do I pick a CAM program?
This will sound very familiar to the CAD section on this topic. There are multiple CAM programs available for generating tool paths and machining operations. Generally, people become familiar with one and stick with that. As far as selecting the right one for you, my advice is this. Most software companies have free trial. Thirty-day trials are common. Take advantage of these trial periods and test the software out. Then at the end, decide if you want to try another or stick with your best one. I would advise you try out at least three different packages.
The one you select will probably have to do with your liking the interface or finding it intuitive. Keep in mind it may work for you now. A simple to use and understand interface probably has some limitations for your designs. The very best programs are complex with many tools that give you the most control. I have found that I start with a simple program and outgrow it. At some point, I move up to the next level of software. This usually means a higher price as well.
The difference with CAM Software levels is the number of Axis the software allows for. You will see the standard types below. Think of it like this, as you add more Axis', the more sophisticated the software must get and the more it will cost. It will also give you more flexibility though. That is the trade off, money for flexibility.
The different types of CAM Software
There are many different types of CAM Software. You will need to purchase the type that fits your machine. For example, if you have a CNC Plasma Cutter, you probably only need a 2D CAM Software version. The torch will only move in the X and Y planes. That is if you have a torch height control.
What if you have a CNC Milling Machine with X and Y axes that are powered by stepper motors? You will probably only need 2.5D CAM Software. That is because your parts will have depth.
What if you have a CNC Wood Router and it carves out three-dimensional shapes out of wood? It has three servo motors to control on the X, Y and Z-axis. Yep, you need 3D CAM Software.
What if you want to mill or carve something into a cylinder of stock material? You will need a 4th Axis CAM Software so the machine can rotate the cylinder while all the other three Axis' are moving.
Here are the most common types of CAM Software
2D CAM
2.5D CAM
3D CAM
4th Axis CAM
5th Axis CAM
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CAM Software Links
- CAM Software Information
This link offers basic CAM Software Information. - CAM Software on ASK.COM
ASK.COM offers many links to sites about CAM Software. - CAM on Wikipedia
Learn what CAM means from Wikipedia.
CAM Software from Google Blogs
- UGS Solid Edge V20 + License [RS] » Free warez every day! Go and ...
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ESPRIT 2010 is now shipping to existing ESPRIT customers with active software maintenance contracts (SMC). We expect that all North American customers will receive their updates before the end of 2009. International SMC updates are ...
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CAM Software from Google News
- Gerber Technology Announces Acquisition Of Yunique Solutions - TextileWeb (press release)
Gerber Technology Announces Acquisition Of Yunique Solutions TextileWeb (press release) Tolland, CT - Gerber Technology, a business unit of Gerber Scientific, Inc. and a world leader in automated CAD/CAM and PLM solutions for the apparel and ... Gerber Technology Acquires Boutique Apparel Software FirmApparel News Gerber Scientific Buys Yunique SolutionsTrading Markets (press release) Gerber Scientific Acquires Yunique SolutionsPR Newswire (press release) all 35 news articles » - 3 days ago
- VX CAD/CAM 2009 v14.2 Released - Ten Links
Ten Links VX CAD/CAM 2009 v14.2 Released Ten Links said Bob Fischer, VX Vice President Sales and Marketing "We are continually striving to provide customer-driven updates to our software. ... and more » - 34 hours ago
- Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. F4Q09 (Qtr End 09/30/09) Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha (blog)
Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. F4Q09 (Qtr End 09/30/09) Earnings Call Transcript Seeking Alpha (blog) We saw solid growth in CAD/CAM up 9.3% constant currency. Treatment centers and instruments were both flat on a constant currency basis which was better ... and more » - 32 hours ago
CAM Software on EBAY
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CAM Software on Amazon
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CAD/CAM Theory and Practice
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Moving from 2D to 3D CAD for Engineering Design: Challenges and Opportunities
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The 2007 Report on CAD/CAM/CAE Software: World Market Segmentation by City
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