Standard and custom post-processors, with the ability to create new post processors, round out a complete solution.įusion 360 utilizes Inventor CAM technologies, it is a fully integrated cloud-based CAD, CAM & CAE package and is an ideal entry-level, cost-effective solution for companies that are looking to move away from manually CNC programming machines or are looking to expand on their existing CAM solutions with the added advantage of having a highly capable CAD program.Īlthough Fusion 360 is an entry-level solution it can still deliver high-efficiency roughing with Adaptive Clearing to simplified control of multi-axis machines with Tool Orientation, Fusion 360 makes it easy to program your CNC machine, fast. Stock models allow for automatic rest material machining, while automatic tool holder collision avoidance ensures safe milling conditions.

Advanced tool-paths like Adaptive Clearing allow for shorter mill times while simultaneously extending tool life. Inventor CAM includes functionality for 2.5D, 3-axis, 3+2 axis, and 5-axis machining, as well as lathe and mill-turn applications. Only available in the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection, Autodesk’s Inventor CAM (also known as Autodesk HSM) is an integrated CAD, CAM solution that is offered as either Inventor HSM for Inventor Professional and HSM Works for Solidworks CAD users.

With this in mind, we have put together the below Autodesk CAM product portfolio summary. Whether it’s the high level of automation and multi-tasking machining centre capability of FeatureCAM, or maybe the high-degree of toolpath and machine control of PowerMill you require, this blog will hopefully help you make the right decision for your next CAM package. Whilst all Autodesk CAM software is very capable and easy to use (once you’ve had the correct level of training) it is also important to understand what each solution’s capabilities are and how this can benefit your current and ongoing CNC machining needs.

You could be machining simple 2.5D parts all the way through to 5 axis mould and die, impellers, turbine components, etc. Part type and the level of difficulty will have a strong influence on the choice of CAM package.

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