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lock features in CAM software
Published on April 26th, 2018 in Articles, CAD-CAM Quick Tips

  In BobCAD-CAM software you can lock operations, keeping them from being recomputed. Let’s take a look at how simple this is to do!   When you are programming more complicated geometry sets or Toolpath that takes longer to calculate, you really don’t want to recalculate those features by mistake. That’s why BobCAD’s enhanced CAD-CAM […]

Mirror Toolpaths in CNC Software
Published on April 17th, 2018 in Articles, CAD-CAM Quick Tips

Did you know you can mirror your multiaxis Toolpaths? This allows users to program one side while mirroring it for the other, saving them time and steps. Watch the video to find out how it works!   You’re one click away from subscribing to BobCAD’s YouTube channel. Click the link below for tips, how-tos and […]

2-5 Axis Drilling in CNC software
Published on April 13th, 2018 in Articles, CAD-CAM Quick Tips

  Did you know BobCAD’s CAD-CAM software offers multiple methods for drilling holes in 2-5 Axis? Choosing from standard drilling, holes groups, cross drilling or multiaxis drilling, users can program any holes their customers throw at them; let’s walk through how it works.   When it comes to drilling holes, users can pick from points, […]

minimize retracts in cam software
Published on April 6th, 2018 in Articles, CAD-CAM Quick Tips

Want to minimize your retracts, keeping your tool down between passes instead of going to clearance every time? Watch the video to see how it works!   You’re one click away from subscribing to BobCAD’s YouTube channel. Click the link below for tips, how-tos and much more!

bobcam v6 cam software drill optimization
Published on March 30th, 2018 in Articles, CAD-CAM Quick Tips

Are you looking to drill holes faster? Using BobCAM for SOLIDWORKS’™ new optimization tools, you can quickly find the shortest, most efficient path from hole to hole. Watch the video to find out how!

4 axis wrapping in cam software
Published on March 27th, 2018 in Articles, CAD-CAM Quick Tips

When machining j slot pockets, lettering or anything else on the OD of your part, Wrapping Groups are often the go-to Toolpath. Watch the video for more information!

cad-cam user coordinate feature
Published on March 22nd, 2018 in Articles, CAD-CAM Quick Tips

Did you know you can draw in different planes on your parts? Watch the video to find out how!

cam software tool crib
Published on March 22nd, 2018 in Articles, CAD-CAM Quick Tips

Did you know you can save your tool crib? Allowing for quick access to tools that are common in your shop or used for a given job. Watch the video to find out how!

cad-cam software check surfaces
Published on March 21st, 2018 in Articles, CAD-CAM Quick Tips

Did you know you can trim away unwanted Toolpaths by using Check Surfaces? Watch the video to find out how!

cad-cam quick tips
Published on March 15th, 2018 in Articles, CAD-CAM Quick Tips

Did you know you can isolate geometry by putting it on its own layer? Watch the video to find out how!   You’re one click away from subscribing to BobCAD’s YouTube channel. Click the link below for tips, how-tos and much more!

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