Programming a CNC machine demands understanding and concentration — and experience in cutting, turning, grinding, etc. is also helpful. But no one would think of trying to program even the simplest machine without CAM software. In fact, the steady release of new CAM versions and functional updates and enhancements is evidence of the constant interaction by software developers, programmers, and machine operators, constantly seeking to improve the capability of their platforms in step with the advance of machining and automation technologies.
The new year has brought the usual wave of new releases. Here are some that have drawn our interest …