- Mill 3D Std.
- Mill 3D Pro
- H S Pocketing
- Profile 2.5D
- CAD
- Express
- System Req.
- Live Demo
Mill Standard Features
NEW V23 Mill Standard brings you a wide range of major enhancements in
CAD Design, CAM & Machining with 4th Axis milling operations, Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Posting & New Pocketing / Profiling Optimization control.
The new system look and feel is not only easier to work with, it raises the
bar in methods used in a CAM system to machine your parts while proving to you
that it can be very easy to manage your jobs from start to finish. Download a free
demo and see for yourself why this will be one of the easiest decisions you will
ever make for the future of your shop!
V23 provides you with cutting edge New CAD design capabilities ( See Above CAD Tab) for editing imported files or constructing parts from beginning to end, using
free-form surfacing operations and solid modeling technology the easy way.
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We would be happy to demonstrate to you how the software works and show you what benefits we can help you incorporate into your shop so that you can get a better return from your new technology investment. Call Today!
V23 offers a CAM Tree for creating and managing your programs. Because the system offers Associative Toolpath functionality you can create a complete job and make changes on the fly without having to start from the beginning. Just make the changes and update the Job Tree. This includes special functionality for posting or not posting features and operations as well.
We have made vast improvements in the intelligence of the system as well allowing you the ability to build or pre-define actual machining operations. Now you can combine operations into features rather than have to do them separately.
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CAM Enhancements:
Arc Fit for 3D Operations: The Z-Level Rough, Z-Level Finish and Slice Planar operations now support 3D arc output. The tolerance for the arc segments is input into the feature and carried through into posting. This results in smaller NC programs and smoother transition in radial surfaces.
Chamfer Mill: It is now possible to create a Chamfer Milling operation for individual chains.
Work offsets: You can now define the work offset (G54, G55, G56, etc.) that is utilized for each feature within the CAM Tree.
4th Axis Milling Operations
- Wrapping: You draw your geometry flat and the software wraps it around the diameter of the cylinder. This is limited to X, A, Z or Y, A, Z programming, meaning that you can wrap around the X or Y axis. This programming is not 4 axis simultaneous cutting. The output is actually 2 + 1, meaning that when wrapping around the X axis, you are limited to only X, A, and Z movement. The output of arcs in the 4th axis program can be set to use arc calls or as interpolated line segments. The center of the stock is fixed at X0, Y0, Z0 for wrapping operations.
- Indexing: This is part of the feature. The user gives the feature an angle of rotation (how much they want to rotate the part) and the system will automatically output that rotation in the program prior to the machining operation that is loaded into the job tree. In other words the software automatically does the rotation angle math for the user and posts the code accordingly. All milling operations in the software can be used for this 4th axis feature.
Mill Pro Features
NEW V23 brings you a wide range of major enhancements in
CAD Design, CAM & Machining with 4th Axis milling operations, Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Posting & New Pocketing / Profiling Optimization control.
The new system look and feel is not only easier to work with, it raises the bar in methods used in a CAM system to machine your parts while proving to you that it can be very easy to manage your jobs from start to finish. Download a free demo and see for yourself why this will be one of the easiest decisions you will ever make for the future of your shop!
The BobCAD-CAM V23 PRO
upgrade gives you a substantial advantage in 3D Machining Technology!
The New advanced 3D toolpath & machine features allow you to
reduce cycle times and produce a higher quality finished part. 
- Z-Level Roughing & Finishing toolpath More Info
- Equal Distant Offset Contour Toolpath. More Info
- Z-Level Toolpath Controls More Info
V23 offers a CAM Tree for creating and managing your programs. Because the system offers Associative Toolpath functionality you can create a complete job and make changes on the fly without having to start from the beginning. Just make the changes and update the Job Tree. This includes special functionality for posting or not posting features and operations as well.
We have made vast improvements in the intelligence of the system as well allowing you the ability to build or pre-define actual machining operations. Now you can combine operations into features rather than have to do them separately.
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CAM Enhancements:
Arc Fit for 3D Operations: The Z-Level Rough, Z-Level Finish and Slice Planar operations now support 3D arc output. The tolerance for the arc segments is input into the feature and carried through into posting. This results in smaller NC programs and smoother transition in radial surfaces.
Chamfer Mill: It is now possible to create a Chamfer Milling operation for individual chains.
Work offsets: You can now define the work offset (G54, G55, G56, etc.) that is utilized for each feature within the CAM Tree.
4th Axis Milling Operations
- Wrapping: You draw your geometry flat and the software wraps it around the diameter of the cylinder. This is limited to X, A, Z programming, meaning that you can only wrap
around the X axis. The A axis coordinate mode (Absolute/Incremental) is linked to X and Z programming mode. This means that if the X axis is incremental then the A axis is incremental as well. And vice-versa for Absolute programming mode. The user can specify whether they are programming in Absolute or Incremental mode in posting. This programming is simultaneous cutting. Even though it is simultaneous it IS NOT X, Y, A & Z cutting fluidly. The output of arcs in the program are output as "R" moves or as interpolated line segments. The center of the stock is fixed at X0, Y0, Z0 for wrapping operations.
- Indexing: This is part of the feature. The user gives the feature an angle of rotation (how much they want to rotate the part) and the system will automatically output that rotation in the program prior to the machining operation that is loaded into the job tree. In other words the software automatically does the rotation angle math for the user and posts the code accordingly. All milling operations in the software can be used for this 4th axis feature.
High Speed Pocketing (HSP)
What are the advantages?
For the first time there is a pocketing
toolpath that allows you to take full
advantage of your machines capabilities, removing higher volumes of a
material, at faster speeds and while reducing cycle times on every pocketing job! All
this for such a low cost continues to make history in manufacturing everywhere!
This is an AFFORDABLE add-on to V23! Call Now! 877.262.2231
- Constant Material Removal
- Open & Closed Wall Pocketing
- Slot & Side Milling Options
- High Speed Tool Repositioning
- Feed & Speed Optimization
- Automatic Cleanup Option
- Can use up to 100% of the tool diameter
- Automatic Tool Strategy Adjustment
The new high speed pocketing utilizes the idea of a constant material removal rate to eliminate excessive tool engagement particularly in corner and movements from one toolpath to another. What this means is that the tool feeds and speeds can be dramatically increased, depths of cuts can be increased and tool wear can be minimized.
The real question we should be asking ourselves is what your current pocket machining strategy is costing you in time, tool wear and even long term machine tool wear. The new high speed pocketing allows you to take full advantage of your CNC machine tool when it comes to pocketing. Thus, revolutionizing the pocketing process, saving you time and in the end... a whole lot of money!
This new high speed pocketing toolpath strategy offers many benefits that separates itself from standard offset pocketing algorithms that include support for open ended pocketing. In terms of intelligence, the toolpath automatically adapts to open sides of the pocket to start your tool off the part while still maintaining the constant material removal strategy and minimizing plunging into the material.
The toolpath calculations automatically adjust whether to use a slot milling or side milling strategy to optimize the cycle times. Users can force side milling only for harder materials to avoid burying the tool in the material. This added intelligence means that the feed rates for each movement of the toolpath are optimized, so if the tool is traveling over an area that has all ready been cut, the tool can be lifted and moved at a much higher feed than what is programmed to be used during cutting.
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Pocket Milling |
Intelligent pocketing is a standard feature that includes climb or conventional direction control, plunge, ramp and spiral entry as well as spiral in/out and zig-zag toolpath styles. Other features include:
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Profile Milling |
BobCAD-CAM profile machining strategies
include cutter compensation options, single
or multi-step variables and automatic side
roughing capabilities. Other features include:
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Hole Drilling
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BobCAD-CAM software makes hole drilling simple. You can set up your composite hole making cycles before hand so that when you call up a drilling feature, the software does it exactly the way you need it. Other important features include:
A complete CAM menu is dedicated to all of your hole making strategies. Hole or Point patterns can be created and a tool database is available to easily set up all of your tools so that they are there when you need them. |
Face Milling |
The software includes an automatic Face Milling strategy for facing off your parts. Features for this operation include:
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Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Posting:
(Laser) (Water Jet) (Plasma)
2 Axis (Profiling) machining includes:
Profiling with ARC/Corner slow down is based on a percentage of the original feed rate.
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CAD Features
NEW V23 brings you a wide range of major enhancements in CAD Design. The new system look and feel is not only easier to work with; it raises the bar in methods used in CAD design. Manage your jobs from start to finish has never been so simple.
Download a free demo and see for yourself why this will be one of the easiest decisions you will ever make for the future of your shop!
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CAD Design Enhancements:
Sprocket: This feature allows the user to create a Sprocket based on user input for Number of Teeth, Roller Radius and Pitch.
Blended Spline: This feature allows the user to generate a Spline that may be made tangent to other entities in the workspace.
Arc Fit: This generates arcs from a series of selected lines in the workspace based on the user input for tolerance.
Break Surface: Cuts/Removes pieces of surfaces using Wire frame geometry
Un-trim Surface: Replaces the pieces of surfaces removed using the Break Surface feature.
Fillet Between Surfaces: Allows the user to create a Surface Fillet between two surfaces that do not share a common edge.
Surface Extend: Allows the user to extend a surface a specific distance
Dimension Point: Allows the user to dimension a point giving the X, Y and Z locations
Rotate Around 3D Line: Allows the user to rotate an entity or group of entities around a 3-dimensional line formed between two snap points or specified locations.
Surface Intersection Curves: Allows the user to create a wire frame chain using the intersection of two surfaces.
Circle From Two Points: Allows the user to create a circle by using two reference locations that determine the diameter of the circle.
DXF/DWG Paper Space Read: Allows the user to import the Paper Space during the import of DWG and DXF files.
Contour Creation: It is now possible to create Contours and specify whether you want the longest entity to be the first entity in the chain or the selected entity. You can also specify the directio0n of the contour as it is being created.
Deform: The Deform Function now works with Spline geometry, allowing you to select positions on the Spline and modify their position.
Roller CAM: This feature allows the user to create a roller CAM shape based on user inputs for Rise, Fall and Dwell Size and Duration.
The V21 Express is bundled with powerful tool getting your job shop up and running fast and proficiently. While being easy to use also being affordable enough for any shop!
- CAD/CAM
- Art
- Nest
- Training
V21 Express CAD/CAM Software
Machine Compatible: Mill, Lathe, Routers, Laser, Plasma, Waterjet
Version 21 with powerful CAD wireframe, surface and solids technology, the ability to accept files from external systems, and user friendly machining operations for 2D & 3D part making.
Version 21 proves that advanced CAD-CAM software can be powerful and loaded with part making functionality, yet still easy to use while also being affordable enough for any shop!
From basic 2D machining operations to model design and mold making BobCAD-CAM Version 21 provides you the toolpath and g-code to cut your parts.
The following list of features has been added to give you an idea of what Version 21 can do for your design & manufacturing requirements.
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BobART PRO-X system answers the call for the ability to turn pictures and CAD files into Embossed Models fast and affordably. BobART PRO-X is for anyone doing artistic type work that needs to create 2D or 3D toolpath fast and easily directly from images. BobART PRO-X allows
you to create Raster to Vector operations for 2D profile toolpath, Direct Relief model from image
operations and a wide range of embossing functions that rival ANY art type CAD-CAM system.
Direct toolpath creation is made simple and supports, Ball, Bull-Nose, Flat and Vee carving tools. Toolpath strategies include Planar, Radial and Spiral giving you the power to machine your work the way you want to. This system proves hands down that you no longer have to pay thousands of dollars to unleash the power of art and manufacturing!
You will also be relieved to know that there are NO MAINTENANCE FEES!
Features Include:
- Automatic Raster to Vector Conversions
- Grayscale Editing functions
- Image Mirroring and Color Weight adjustment functions
- Complete Embossing/Relief Operations
- Associative Relief/Emboss manager for editing your models
- Automatic Planar, Radial & Spiral Toolpath Options
- Boundary Toolpath options
- Complete Machining, G-Code Generation and Simulation with BobCAD-CAM V21
- 2D Toolpath creation directly from images
This system is not only easy to learn and use, it is the most affordable ART CAD-CAM
system available! BobART PRO-X includes a complete user guide and multi-media
training professor CD Video package so that you can get started right away!
BobNEST Version 3.0 is a powerful
true shape nesting system that gives
you faster, smarter sheet optimizing
functionality so that you can increase
your per-job profitability through
higher yields on your nesting jobs.
Not only is this system easy to use
it is fast in nesting your simple
or complex parts.
Features Include:
- True Shape nesting
- Support for Dados with 3D cutting Approach
- Global rotation settings for higher efficiency control
- Automatic drill hole nesting
- Automatic inside and outside profile nesting
- Use or Create multiple sheets of different sizes for thesame job
- Part-in-Part nesting - smaller parts inside larger part openings
- Simple Job Setup strategies for tools, stock, parts as well as your lead-in and out operations for machining through one easy to use dialog
- Automatic radius and angular line lead-in and out for toolpath
- Set Part Priorities for nesting
- Track parts and material efficiency as well as left-over parts and material
- Create stock margins and part-to-part separation
- Filler Part
- Cutting Simulation
- Create and save tools and stock
- Layer support in Version 21 BobCAD-CAM software for easy control in machining
- Determine Cutting Patterns - Parallel or Zig Zag
BobNEST brings you powerful industry
standard nesting functionality for
your shop at an incredibly low cost.
Simply select and load as many parts
as needed and then setup how you
would like to nest your parts. Leave
the rest to BobNEST!
Version 3.0 Nesting adds significant power to being able to cut down on wasted material.
- 10 CD Video Series
- Over 200 Training Videos
- Anyone Can Learn Faster
- For Basic & Advanced Operators
BobCad-Cam V21 Training Professor will have you running quickly and professionally. On Wireframe, Surface Creation & Solids, 2D & 3D Toolpath, 4th Axis Programming, Writing Scripts & G-Code, Building Post Processor, Customizing the Software and much more... Using audio & video training you not only get a visual on subjects you can pause, try and test lesson. Having smarter and faster production can only equal more profit.
No Shop should be without!
The following are the recommended system requirements for BobCAD-CAM V23.
- 2.0 GHz Processor
- 2 GB Ram
- 2 GB Available Hard Disk (Used for Paging File)
- Windows XP
- 512 MB Graphics Adapter* that supports OpenGL 1.1
For Windows Vista stations we suggest an ATI graphics card or an NVIDIA 7000 series or below.
Minimum System Requirements:
- 1.0 GHz Processor
- 1 GB Ram
- 2 GB Available Hard Disk (used for Paging File)
- Windows XP
- 128 MB Graphics Adapter* that supports OpenGL 1.1
- NOTE: This configuration will allow the system to run, but there will be some delay in the execution of commands
The BobCAD-CAM V23 system is a solids and surface modeling system. If you are using a computer that has less RAM than the minimum requirements listed above, you may experience delays in executing functions that relate to rendering models, generating toolpath and G-Code programs. Understand that these delays are not caused by the BobCAD-CAM software. By upgrading your computer to the recommended requirements above, you will be able to execute those functions more efficiently.