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Questions? Call Us to speak with a CAD CAM Pro! Modern Mill Turn machining helps manufacturers reduce setups, improve accuracy, and streamline complex CNC workflows. In today’s fast-paced manufacturing world, efficiency and precision are crucial to staying ahead. Mill Turn machining, also known as turn milling or multitasking, combines the capabilities of a lathe and milling machine […]

Questions? Call Us to speak with a CAD CAM Pro! Is it worth acquiring CAD/CAM for lathe programming? Most CNC shops have a lathe,  however, not all have CAD CAM for lathe. The difference is astronomical comparing the number of shops that use CAD CAM for Mills vs the number of shops that use CAD CAM for lathes.  Milling and […]

Questions? Call Us to speak with a CAD CAM Pro! In modern CNC manufacturing, 5-axis machining is one of the most powerful ways to increase part complexity, reduce setups, and improve surface quality. But not all 5-axis machining is the same. Shops often compare 3+2 machining (positional 5-axis) with full simultaneous 5-axis machining. While both unlock multi-axis […]

Questions? Call Us to speak with a CAD CAM Pro! Reach New levels in 2023 with 5 Axis. BobCAD-CAM and BobCAM for SOLIDWORKS and BobCAM for RHINO get big upgrades for 5 Axis programming. Easier tool tilting, holder avoidance, and new toolpaths for breaking edges based on model selection. Let’s jump in and take a look at the best 5 Axis CAD-CAM features […]

Questions? Call Us to speak with a CAD CAM Pro! Drilling holes with a 5 axis CNC router can be a challenging task, especially for new users. However, with the introduction of BoCAD’s new software, hole feature recognition has made the process much easier and more efficient. How does 5 Axis Hole Recognition work? BoCAD’s software allows users […]