Integrates design and manufacturing processes to streamline production planning and execution, reducing time-to-market and costs.
While computer-aided engineering (CAE) refers to the use of software to simulate the effects of real-world conditions, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is used later in the product development process, where software is used to automate manufacturing processes.
Specifically, CAM software automates the creation of computerized numeric control (CNC) toolpaths by directly referencing 3D CAD geometry. CAM software generates programming instructions that are used to manufacture products and tools.
Accelerate time to market
CAM software leverages the digital 3D CAD model to automatically generate the code for computerized numerical control (CNC) machines used to produce parts and tools.
Improve cost and quality
CAM software reduces manufacturing times and helps avoid human error in programming the CNC machines.
Production of complex forms
CAM software simplifies the manufacturing of complex shapes using advanced machining strategies to define complicated tool motions.
