BobCAD-CAM Version 21 introduces new external file compatibility, powerful CAD wireframe, surface and solids technology 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 FASTER...SMARTER & EASIER! The following list of features has been added to give you an idea of what Version 21 can do for your design & manufacturing requirements.
You will also be relieved to know that there are NO MAINTENANCE FEES!

File Import

• DXF Import
• SolidWorks File Support  NEW
• IGES Import
• Parasolids File support   NEW
• STEP Import
• AutoCAD DWG Import (including surfaces & solids)
• Rhino CAD 3DM Import
• SAT/ACIS File Import
• DGN (Early BobCAD file format)
  
  Surface Creation
• Rectangular & Circular Plane
• Planar
• Extrude Curve
• Extrude Surface (with or without draft angles) learn more
• Revolved
• 3 Edge
• 4 Edge
• Sweep
• Cross Section learn more
• Skin Surface learn more
• Multi-Sided Patch
• Extend Surface function  NEW
  
  
  CAD & Solid Modeling
• CAD-2D & 3D Design with Wireframe, Surfaces & Primitive Solids learn more
• Surface & solid model verification  NEW
• Solid Edit-Boolean Operations – Union, Difference & Intersection
• Independent/Constant & Variable Radius Filleting
• Independent & Constant Chamfering
• Automatic “Erase Doubles” Geometry Cleanup  NEW
• Automatic Stitch surfaces to Solid
• Automatic Un-Stitch surfaces from Solid
• Project text and geometry onto surfaces  NEW   learn more
• Offset Surface & Solid
• Automatic Hole Removal
• Font Spacing  NEW
• Solid Model Rendering
  
  Toolpath & Machining Operations
• Definition boundary machining
• Auto CUT, CUT Single & CUT ALL machining options
• 3 Axis Solid or Surface Toolpath wizard for high speed machining learn more
• Solid part rendering
• Isolation Surface Machining
• Use Full Part & To Part Edge toolpath options
• 2 Axis Milling
• Pocketing with island avoidance or Taperight Wall learn more
• Automatic Spiral & Horizontal toolpath
• Profiling - Open & Closed Shapes. Automatic Profile Wizard including variable linear and radial approach & depart. Automatic cutter compensation included learn more
• Engraving with solid fonts, true type fonts and Single Line Fonts learn more
• Bolthole Patterns – Grid & Circular
• Planar, Radial & Spiral Toolpath Creation Wizards for solid models and Surface roughing and finishing.
  
  3 Axis Milling
• Horizontal Z Axis Roughing
• Horizontal Z Axis Finishing
• Spiral Z Axis Roughing
• Spiral Z Axis Finishing
• Surface Roughing – Skin Surface, Revolved Surface, Swept Surface, Ruled Surfaces, Radial Surfaces
• Surface Finishing – Skin Surface, Revolved Surface, Swept Surface, Ruled Surfaces, Radial Surfaces
• Spiral Skin Surface Toolpath
• Gears Creation & Machining  NEW
• Clean Circle – Roughing & Finishing
• Project Text Onto Surfaces – Roughing and Finishing  NEW
• Project Text To Curves – Roughing & Finishing
• Surface Machine Around Raised Text – Roughing & Finishing
• Direct Surface Toolpath To Wireframe
  
  4 Axis Milling
• 4th Axis Indexing
• 4th Axis Rotary
  
  CAM & Communications
• RS 232 Communications – Fully Customizable by the operator
• DNC Communications - Fully Customizable by the operator
• HPGL Output  NEW
• Post Processor Configurations - Fully Customizable by the operator
• Post Processor Library – Available to all customers at no extra charge
• Customizable CAM Menus
• Customizable Drill Cycles
• Customizable Tool Library
• Customizable Tool Boxes & Icons
• Graphical Tool Rendering
• G-Code Editor
• Color Coded NC Codes – Operator Definable
• Solid NC Verification/Part Simulation learn more
• NC Code Backplot
• Run Time Estimator
• Hole Making
• Drilling
• Tapping
• Boring
• Reverse Boring
• Peck Drilling
• Reaming
  
  Macros
• Scripting Capability
• Create & Record Operations
• Script Library
  
  2 Axis Lathe
• Customizable Tool Library
• Roughing
• Finishing
• Grooving
• Slotting
• Facing
• Collision Detection
• Diameter Programming
• NC/G-Code Generation
  
  Training
• Complete Training Manual
• Multimedia Training CD Videos   NEW