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BobCAD-CAM is the automotive CNC CAM software choice for shops machining performance parts, prototype components, and production fixtures with mill-turn, 3-axis, and 4-axis CNC programming tools built for high-mix, tight-tolerance work.
The automotive industry constantly evolves to deliver better, more efficient products. CAD/CAM technology drives how parts are developed and produced.
BobCAD-CAM automotive CNC CAM software is the ideal solution for automakers and custom fabricators who need a powerful, affordable CNC programming system. Whether you are prototyping performance parts, machining fixtures, or running tight-tolerance production, BobCAD-CAM delivers the toolpath efficiency and repeatability your shop demands.
Toolpath strategies built for high-mix automotive work, short-run performance parts, and production-ready repeatability.
Program turning and milling operations in a single setup. BobCAD-CAM Mill-Turn cuts automotive part programming time in half for shops running lathe and live-tool work. Reduce setups, improve accuracy, and maintain tight tolerances on complex rotational parts.
Go from customer CAD file to machined prototype faster. BobCAD-CAM supports a wide range of import formats (STEP, IGES, DXF, SolidWorks, and more) so you can start programming without rebuilding geometry. Ideal for R&D and short-run performance components.
Powerful 3-axis pocketing, contouring, and surface strategies handle most automotive parts efficiently. Extend to 4-axis rotary to machine complex shafts, pulleys, and brackets in fewer setups.
Design and machine custom fixtures, jigs, and production tooling directly inside BobCAD-CAM. Integrated CAD tools let you model the fixture and generate toolpaths without switching software.
HSM toolpaths reduce cycle time and tool wear on aluminum, steel, and specialty automotive alloys. Adaptive engagement keeps chip load consistent — protecting tools during long production runs.
Save and reuse machining operations across similar parts. BobCAD-CAM feature libraries and machining templates help automotive shops maintain consistent output across batches without re-programming from scratch.
Real stories from race shops, automotive fabricators, and tier-2 suppliers.
“I recently upgraded to BobCAM for SolidWorks and the software does everything it is supposed to. Well worth the investment. For the money you just cannot go wrong. We do mostly short run three axis machining and R&D prototypes. BobCAM for SolidWorks works great.”
— Mike Gulla, Island Racing Service Inc.
“Here at The RCM Shop we use BobCAD-CAM for 95% of our CNC programming needs. Their software was the only solution that could realistically get our projects done the way they needed them.”
— Phil Fuhlman, The RCM Shop
“I have found BobCAD-CAM to be very competitive with programs that cost a significant amount more. I make just as nice of parts for a ton less money.”
— Tom Leskovan, TASCA Racing
“In a move that seemed reckless at the time, a bench-top CNC machine and a license for BobCAD-CAM was purchased. We soon found that using BobCAD was not very difficult, and as our skills improved so did the complexity and quality of our work.”
— Alan Lindgren, Speed of Sound LLC
“The simplicity of the system and the tool path verification features have made it possible for me to machine without the luxury of using setup parts. I would even say the BobCAD software purchase was the best money spent in the whole shop!”
— Mark Mathis, Mathis Engineering Group, Fremont CA
Speak with a CAM specialist who knows automotive machining. We will show you exactly how BobCAD-CAM solves your programming challenges for performance parts, fixtures, and production runs.