{"id":11395,"date":"2020-05-26T11:09:20","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T16:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsc3d.wpengine.com\/?page_id=11395"},"modified":"2022-11-18T15:59:15","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T21:59:15","slug":"cam-glossary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/3d-design-software\/cam\/cam-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"CAM Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<p>CAM stands for computer-aided manufacturing. CAM software is used to develop programs for a variety of CNC machines such as milling and turning machines, for example, or machines for cutting edge machining or additive manufacturing. Here are some general principles of CAM. <\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Milling\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Milling\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMilling\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Turning\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Turning\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTurning\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Additional-Features\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"More Features\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore Features\n\t\t<\/a>\n<h1>\n\t\tMILLING OPERATIONS\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-2.5-Axis-Milling.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-2.5 Axis Milling\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-2.5 Axis Milling\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\t2.5 Axis Milling\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Basic milling operations, where the tool does not move vertically while moving along the other axes. Ideal for drilling, pockets, and prismatic features.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t3 Axis Milling\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Advanced milling operations such as surfacing, where the tool is free to move in any ordinate direction simultaneously. Ideal for surfacing and detailing.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-3-Axis-Milling.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-3-Axis Milling\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-3-Axis Milling\" itemprop=\"image\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-4-Axis-Pre-positioning.gif\" alt=\"Multi-axis EDM Programming\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-4-Axis-Pre-positioning\" itemprop=\"image\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\t4th \/ 5th Axis Pre-Positioning\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Moves the part using 4th and\/or 5th axis movements <strong>before<\/strong> cutting operations. Once the part is stationary, 2.5 axis operations are performed. Ideal for horizontal mills.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t4th Axis Wrapped \/ Rotary Milling\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Cutting with the 4th axis moving on features equidistant from the axis centerline. Great for cylindrical features and mill-turn operations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-4-Axis-Wrapped.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-4-Axis-Wrapped\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-4-Axis-Wrapped\" itemprop=\"image\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-4-Axis-Milling.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-4-Axis Milling\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-4-Axis Milling\" itemprop=\"image\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\t4th Axis Milling\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Cutting with the 4th axis moving on features that are <strong>not<\/strong> equidistant from the axis centerline, so the tool moves vertically as well. Ideal for off-center and camshaft operations.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t5 Axis Milling\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Moving the part in multiple rotational axes while also moving the tool in any or all the ordinate directions. Ideal for complex, intricate operations, or minimizing multiple setups.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-5-Axis-Milling.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-5-Axis Milling\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-5-Axis Milling\" itemprop=\"image\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-Volumill.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-Volumill\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-Volumill\" itemprop=\"image\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tVolumill\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>High speed machining strategy that combines variable tool speed, consistent tool loading, and smoother direction changes to allow vastly faster feed rates while reducing tool wear.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tMilling Operations in CAM Solutions\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>2.5 Axis Milling<\/li>\n<li>3 Axis Milling<\/li>\n<li>4th &amp; 5th Pre-positioning<\/li>\n<li>4th Axis Wrapped<\/li>\n<li>4th Axis<\/li>\n<li>Volumill<\/li>\n<li>Mill-turn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/3d-design-software\/cam\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSee CAM Packages &#038; Modules\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h1>\n\t\tTURNING OPERATIONS\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-2-Axis-Turning.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-2-Axis-Turning\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-2-Axis-Turning\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\t2 Axis Turning\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>For 2 axis CNC lathes using Feature Recognition for an efficient programming workflow. Can also drill \/ bore \/ tap features along the rotation centerline.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tMill-Turn\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Advanced operations that allow for live tooling milling operations in addition to turned features. Can also perform off-axis and multi-axis operations, depending on machine capabilities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-Mill-Turn.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-Mill-Turn\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-Mill-Turn\" itemprop=\"image\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-Sub-Spindle.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-Sub-Spindle\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-Sub-Spindle\" itemprop=\"image\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tSub-Spindle\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Allows a part to be transferred automatically between multiple spindles for hands-free multiple setup machining.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tSynchronous Machining\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Also called &#8220;Pinch Machining,&#8221; Synchronous Machining allows 2 tool turrets to be operated at the same time for greatly reduced machining time. Can also be used in a mill-turn multi-turret environment.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-Synchronous-Machining.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-Synchronous-Machining\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-Synchronous-Machining\" itemprop=\"image\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tTurning Operations in CAM Solutions\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>2 Axis Turning<\/li>\n<li>Sub-Spindle<\/li>\n<li>Mill-Turn<\/li>\n<li>Synchronous Machining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/3d-design-software\/cam\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSee CAM Packages &#038; Modules\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h1>\n\t\tAdditional Features\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-CIMCO-Editor.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-CIMCO-Editor\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-CIMCO-Editor\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tCIMCO Editor\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Entry-level G-code simulation to verify integrity directly from a program before it&#8217;s run in the real world. Also allows for easy editing, comparison, and backplotting of existing programs from any other CAM systems.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tVirtual Machine\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>True G-Code simulation on a virtual replica of the exact machine it will be run on, allowing easy error detection and correction before any real parts are made.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CAMWorks-Glossary-Gif-Virtual-Machine.gif\" alt=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-Virtual-Machine\" title=\"CAMWorks Glossary Gif-Virtual-Machine\" itemprop=\"image\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tG-Code Simulation Modules in CAM Solutions\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>CIMCO Editor<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/3d-design-software\/cam\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSee CAM Packages &#038; Modules\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAM stands for computer-aided manufacturing. 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