CNC CAM Software for the Woodworking Industry
BobCAD-CAM woodworking CNC CAM software is a popular solution for shops creating custom specialty products, signs, furniture, and cabinetry. From simple 2D profiling and pocketing to full 3D carving and BobART engraving, BobCAD-CAM gives CNC router operators the tools to maximize every board.
Why Woodworking Shops Choose BobCAD-CAM
The woodworking industry is vast and requires powerful CAD-CAM solutions for designing wood products and CNC machining them with precision and speed.
BobCAD-CAM woodworking CNC CAM software is a popular solution for creating custom specialty products, sign-making, furniture, and much more. Whether you are running a CNC router table for cabinetry, programming 3D relief carving for signage, or profiling furniture parts from sheet stock, BobCAD-CAM gives you the CAM power you need at a price point that works for any shop.
Woodworking Machining Capabilities in BobCAD-CAM
Everything a CNC router operator needs — from basic sheet cutting to advanced 3D carving and decorative engraving.
CNC Router Programming
BobCAD-CAM is built to work with the CNC router machines common in woodworking — including common router controllers and post processors. Program your router table directly from BobCAD-CAM and generate clean, machine-ready G-code for your specific controller.
2D Profiling & Contour Routing
Profile cabinet parts, furniture components, and sheet goods with fast, reliable 2D contour toolpaths. BobCAD-CAM handles inside cuts, outside profiles, tabs, lead-ins, and lead-outs — everything needed for production sheet routing.
Pocketing for Dadoes & Housings
Machine dado joints, pocket housings, and shelf dados efficiently with BobCAD-CAM’s pocketing strategies. Control depth, stepover, and finishing passes for clean, consistent wood pockets every time.
3D Carving & Relief Machining
Create stunning 3D relief carvings, sculptural furniture details, and decorative panel work with BobCAD-CAM’s 3D surface machining strategies. Combined with the BobART add-on, you can turn photos and artwork into machinable 3D relief models.
Sign Making & V-Carve Engraving
BobCAD-CAM supports V-carve engraving and 2D lettering for sign shops and custom woodworking. Cut sharp-edged letters and logos directly into wood, MDF, and foam — and use BobART to engrave photographs or hand-drawn artwork as 3D relief signs.
Sheet-Based Workflows & Furniture Parts
Program full sheets of cabinetry parts, furniture components, and millwork from a single BobCAD-CAM session. Efficient pocketing and profiling strategies minimize tool changes and maximize sheet utilization for production cabinet and furniture shops.
What Woodworking Shops Say About BobCAD-CAM
Real stories from woodworking shops, sign makers, and repair craftspeople using BobCAD-CAM.
“We are now into a second year using BobCAD-CAM and I continue to learn, which is allowing us to expand what we can do for our customers. The BobART module works directly in line with our work. Thank you BobCAD-CAM!”
— Lynn Mack, Anything Worth Repairing
“What really impresses me about the system is that it is extremely versatile. The BobART allows me to do terrific V carves in unlimited fonts, do three-dimensional engraving from photos or sketches, and any number of other projects. I am very happy with the purchase.”
— David Quarltere, Dave’s Autoworld
See BobCAD-CAM for Woodworking in Action
Talk to a CAM specialist who understands woodworking and CNC routing. We will show you 2D profiling, pocketing, 3D carving, and sign-making capabilities on the types of parts your shop produces — live and at no cost.