FeatureCAM
Make parts faster with automated CAM
Provides automated CAM toolpath programming.
Consistent results for CNC milling, turning, wire-cut.
Built-in intelligence helps produce high quality results.
Feature recognition auto create machinable features.
Make parts faster with automated CAM software
FeatureCAM® software automates your CNC machining process from design to NC code generation. Reduce programming time, and produce consistent results for CNC milling, turning, and wire-cut applications.
FeatureCAM Overview
Automated CNC Programming
Program parts faster
Reduce programming time using automated CAM.
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Built-in intelligence
Produce consistent, high quality results.
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Comprehensive machine support
Program mills, lathes, turn-mills, Swiss lathes, wire EDMs, and more.
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Feature recognition
Use feature recognition to scan, identify, and create machinable features from your design.
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Simulation and Safety
Collision avoidance
Protect your investment, and machine safely.
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Clamps and fixtures
When programming parts, FeatureCAM updates toolpaths to help avoid collisions with workholding devices.
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Stock models
Monitor the amount of remaining stock to avoid fresh air cutting and potential collisions.
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Simulation and visualization
Avoid machine downtime. Highlight deviations between your programmed part and nominal design.
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Case Studies
Precinov: Reduces cost with high-efficiency toolpaths
Precinov produces complex parts for optomechanics, fiber optics, and lasers with CNC milling and turn-mill machines. Using FeatureCAM and Vortex toolpaths, Precinov reduces programming time, tool wear, and cost for its range of machines.
“We chose FeatureCAM for a number of reasons. It works on all of our machines and it’s easy to learn.” —Vincent Lavoie, Programmer
Video (2:01 min.)
Willis Machine: Manifold manufacturing with feature recognition
The feature recognition in FeatureCAM helps Willis Machine manufacture hydraulic manifolds on a Makino a51nx 5-axis machine.
“What FeatureCAM has done is really amazing to me. I’ve been in this business for 40 years, and I’ve never really experienced anything like that.” —Larry VanCleve, General Manager
Video (1:48 min.)
Compare the Features in FeatureCAM
Learn about the differences between FeatureCAM Standard, FeatureCAM Premium, and FeatureCAM Ultimate. FeatureCAM Ultimate includes PartMaker CAM software for Swiss-type lathes.
Key features
- 5-axis milling and drilling
- 2-axis turning
- 2 and 4-axis wire EDM
- Feature recognition
- Automated programming
- Third-party CAD import
FeatureCAM Standard plus…
- 3-axis and 3+2 positioning milling
- Single turret turn-mill
- Machine simulation
- Solid modeling
FeatureCAM Premium plus…
- 5-axis simultaneous milling
- Multiple turret turn-mill
- Swiss lathes
- Includes PartMaker CAM software
