Feedrate Control Update for 3D Milling Improvements to feedrate control make it’s way into one of the most used 3D machining toolpaths, equidistant offset.  This toolpath is popular with anyone using it due to its consistent finish along steep and shallow surfaces, unlike the planar and Z-level finish, which is suitable for one and not […]

3D Milling 3-Axis Edge Breaks Need to put a soft edge on a 3D profile?   Use a chamfer mill and the new deburring toolpath, it’s the fast and easy way to program these typically challenging part features. Holes, Pockets, and Voids on curved surfaces leave sharp edges,  deburring softens these edges with a small radius […]

Running into things you shouldn’t will cost you more than time! This is why current BobCAD-CAM, BobCAM for SOLIDWORKS, and BobCAM for RHINO all offer gouge checking options with dynamic holder checking. Use this feature to ensure you’re collision free! Want to learn tips and tricks of Advanced 3D Milling? Join us Wednesday @ 1 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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. […]