BobCAD-CAM Mill

• 2D & 3D CADCAM
• Easy to Learn
• Import from CAD System
• SolidWorks File Support
• Parasolids File Support
• 2-Axis / 4-Axis Lathe
• 3D Modelling & Machining
• FREE Post-processors - containing over 500 post-processor interfaces.

The new system look and feel is not only easier to work with, it raises the bar in methods used in a CAM system to machine your parts while proving to you that it can be very easy to manage your jobs from start to finish. Download a free demo and see for yourself why this will be one of the easiest decisions you will ever make for the future of your shop!

The BobCAD-CAM V23 PRO upgrade gives you a substantial advantage in 3D Machining Technology! The New advanced 3D toolpath & machine features allow you to reduce cycle times and produce a higher quality finished part.

• Z-Level Roughing & Finishing Toolpath.
• Equal Distant Offset Contour Toolpath. 
• Z-Level Toolpath Controls.

We would be happy to demonstrate to you how the software works and show you what benefits we can help you incorporate into your shop so that you can get a better return from your new technology investment.  Call Today!

CAD/CAM Modules

• Mill
• Lathe
• Wire EDM
• Art (Raster-to-vector)
• Nesting
• Predator Simulation and CNC Edit

CAM

V23 offers a CAM Tree for creating and managing your programs. Because the system offers Associative Toolpath functionality you can create a complete job and make changes on the fly without having to start from the beginning. Just make the changes and update the Job Tree. This includes special functionality for posting or not posting features and operations as well.

We have made vast improvements in the intelligence of the system as well allowing you the ability to build or pre-define actual machining operations. Now you can combine operations into features rather than have to do them separately.

CAM Enhancements

• Arc Fit for 3D Operations: The Z-Level Rough, Z-Level Finish and Slice Planar operations now support 3D arc output. The tolerance for the arc segments is input into the feature and carried through into posting. This results in smaller NC programs and smoother transition in radial surfaces.
• Chamfer Mill: It is now possible to create a Chamfer Milling operation for individual chains.
• Work offsets: You can now define the work offset (G54, G55, G56, etc.) that is utilised for each feature within the CAM Tree.

4th Axis Milling Operations

• Wrapping: You draw your geometry flat and the software wraps it around the diameter of the cylinder. This is limited to X, A, Z programming, meaning that you can only wrap around the X axis. The A axis coordinate mode (Absolute/Incremental) is linked to X and Z programming mode. This means that if the X axis is incremental then the A axis is incremental as well. And vice-versa for Absolute programming mode. The user can specify whether they are programming in Absolute or Incremental mode in posting. This programming is simultaneous cutting. Even though it is simultaneous it IS NOT X, Y, A & Z cutting fluidly. The output of arcs in the program are output as "R" moves or as interpolated line segments. The centre of the stock is fixed at X0, Y0, Z0 for wrapping operations.
• Indexing: This is part of the feature. The user gives the feature an angle of rotation (how much they want to rotate the part) and the system will automatically output that rotation in the program prior to the machining operation that is loaded into the job tree. In other words the software automatically does the rotation angle calculations for the user and posts the code accordingly. All milling operations in the software can be used for this 4th axis feature.

FEATURES

Software

BobCAD-CAM introduces new external file compatibility, powerful CAD wireframe, surface and solids technology and user friendly machining operations for 2D & 3D part making. BobCAD-CAM proves that advanced CAD-CAM software can be powerful and loaded with part making functionality, yet still easy to use while also being affordable enough for any workshop!

From basic 2D machining operations to model design and mold making BobCAD-CAM provides you the toolpath and G-code to cut your parts FASTER, SMARTER & EASIER!

The following list of features gives you an idea of what BobCAD-CAM can do for your design & manufacturing requirements.