Automated CAM Software
Autodesk FeatureCAM
The CAM software that automates CNC programming from design to G-code. With automatic feature recognition and built-in manufacturing intelligence, it cuts programming time by up to 50% and standardizes decisions across the entire team.
Overview
From CAD to the shop floor in fewer steps
FeatureCAM automatically identifies holes, pockets, bosses and contours in the CAD model, selects tools, defines strategies and generates the CNC program. A single software programs mills, lathes, turn-mill centers, Swiss-type lathes and wire EDM machines — eliminating repetitive work and standardizing best practices.
Key features
Automation that thinks for the programmer
Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR)
Identifies holes, pockets, bosses, contours and threads directly from the CAD model, generating machining toolpaths instantly without manual programming.
Intelligent tool selection
The software selects tooling, stepdown, stepover, feed and speed based on proven manufacturing rules, ensuring consistency across programmers.
Automatic collision avoidance
Detects interferences with fixtures and work-holding devices, trimming toolpaths, tilting tools or avoiding model regions to prevent collisions before they reach the machine.
3-, 4- and 5-axis support
Program 3-axis, 3+2 and continuous 5-axis mills from a single interface, scaling from simple parts to complex multi-axis geometries.
Turning and turn-mill centers
Advanced strategies for lathes with automatic corner rounding, part handling and cycle-time optimization for multi-tasking turn-mill centers.
Swiss-type lathes with PartMaker
Includes PartMaker for specialized Swiss-type lathe programming, with sliding stock simulation, automatic tool mapping and advanced synchronization.
Wire EDM
Programming for 2- and 4-axis wire EDM machines with wire-specific strategies for high surface quality and minimal wire wear.
Full machine simulation
Realistic visualization of the machining envelope with collision, gouge and over-travel detection before any real cut, avoiding downtime and scrap.
Applications
Built for high productivity
Job shops and on-demand production
Fast programming of varied parts with different geometry on every job, ideal for shops that need to respond to orders without losing productivity.
Prismatic series production
Repetitive manufacturing of machined parts for automotive, consumer goods and industrial equipment, with standardized setup across operators.
Medical and precision instrumentation
Small, highly complex parts on Swiss-type lathes and multi-tasking centers, with strict dimensional control and optimized cycles.
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