Did you know you can profile cut in 5 Axis using a Swarf Toolpath? Surface-based toolpaths designed for 5 Axis. Download & Try It Today! 5 Axis Profile Cutting Maybe you didn’t consider swarf milling as an option for 5 Axis profile cuts, but you should. This well-developed toolpath makes easy work of 5 […]


In today’s manufacturing space, advanced 3D milling techniques have become essential for companies looking to stay competitive and meet demands. With the help of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), manufacturers can achieve unparalleled precision, speed, and efficiency with their CNC equipment and processes. Weekly CAD-CAM Training – Join Us Here BobCAM For RHINO […]

How to eliminate the up-down motion of the high-speed machining pattern adaptive roughing? Use the new retract threshold and adjust plunge moves, limiting to a single plunge if desired. Where are BobCAD-CAM, BobCAM for SOLIDWORKS, and BobCAM For RHINO’s latest 3D options found? Make sure to join us next week to find out. CAD CAM […]

New start point control for 3 Axis toolpaths makes changing where your tool starts easier. You can now pick or enter a start position, which gives you more control over your 3D projects for maximum performance. If the automatic starting position of your Z Level Roughing, Finishing, Equdistant offset, or pencil cutting strategies is causing […]

Faced with your first 3D project, trying to figure out what to do next? Join us this week to learn what 3D CAD-CAM is and when to use it to program your CNC machine. Based on our training event topic survey, 3D milling remains the most requested topic, so this week’s blog topic and training […]

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7 Tips for better profile cutting. Speed up your programming and reduce cycle time with 2D programming features that every shop can use. Keep up with new features when you attend our weekly training. https://bobcadsupport.com/training-resources/training-events/live/ Over the last 3 years, over 200 new features were added to the system, Be part of BobCAD-CAM’s progress by […]

Hole Recognition Saving you time when programming holes, select a model, and let hole recognition find the proper features, operations, and parameters for you automatically. Customize your knowledge base and change the way hole recognition finds and processes holes. Automation to speed up this common programming bottleneck when working with solids and drilling holes. What […]

With the release of BobCAM for Rhino V3, all of BobCAD-CAM’s products are now on the same development track, allowing all users to experience improvements faster. What’s New for 2D Milling features with BobCAD-CAM? This week’s training event will focus on New 2D Milling features found in BobCAM for RHINO V3, BobCAM for SOLIDWORKS V10, […]

Time-Saving CAD CAM Tips for Cross Section Surface Lofts A great way to create blended curved shapes is by using a series of cross sections used to create a surface loft. In the above video, learn about geometry selection management tools used to speed up your workflow and make cross section surfaces easier to create. […]