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PyCAM - CNC Machine CAM CAD Design 3D 2D Modelling Printing DXF SVG PS EPS to STL GCode Software
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- Windows and Mac Compatible CD-ROM
- PDF User Manual
PyCAM is a toolpath generator for 3-axis CNC machining. It loads 3D models in STL format or 2D contour models from DXF or SVG files. The resulting G-Code can be used with machine controllers.
PyCAM supports a wide range of toolpath strategies for 3D models and 2D contour models.
Import: STL (binary/ascii), DXF, SVG, PS/EPS
Export: STL (ascii), SVG, GCode
Features
Model Operations: STL files describe 3D models of triangles. 2D models are imported from SVG, DXF, PS and EPS files.
Cutter Definitions: PyCAM needs to know the shape and size of the cutter (drill) to generate the toolpath shaping a model.
Processing Settings: The processing settings determine the way the toolpath is generated. This mainly includes the direction of force (Drop Cutter vs. Push Cutter) and the path strategy.
Support Bridges: If you want all pieces of your model to stay connected to the material around, then you may want to add support bridges to your model.
Engrave Text: PyCAM includes the single-line fonts developed by QCAD. You can type text and define some properties (skew, pitch, line spacing).
Toolpath Handling: Crop toolpath to the outline of a model or to arbitrary 2D contours, and clone a toolpath in a grid of columns and rows.
GCode: GCode is a common input format for machine control software and there are many feature included for GCode. You can export toolpath as GCode files and specify measurement unit, speed, feedrate, height