Design. Surface. Cut. — CAD-CAM Software for 3-D Surface Machining
From simple 2D contours to complex 3D surfaces, BobCAD-CAM empowers you to effortlessly design, refine, and machine your parts with precision.
Whether you’re programming for Laser, Plasma, WaterJet, or building intricate impeller models, streamline your workflow with powerful CAD tools and intelligent CAM automation.
Why Surface-First Shops Rely on BobCAD-CAM
When turbine blades, impellers, or show-finish molds are on the line, you need software built for surface-driven workflows—not repurposed 2-D tricks. BobCAD-CAM gives you Dynamic Machining Strategies™, Backplot Visibility, and Job-Tree Templates so even first-time users can go from CAD to NC code with confidence.
| Feature | What It Does | Real-World Gain |
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| Advanced Roughing | Rough at full-tool depth on a constant circular path that spreads chip load evenly | 30–70 % longer tool life; one customer cut roughing time from 2 h to 30 min |
| Equidistant Feed-Rate Control | Detects tight direction changes and auto-ramps feed before & after corners | 30–50 % cycle-time reduction on intricate surfaces |
| Premium Surface Toolpaths | Generates toolpaths directly from NURBS surfaces (not meshes) for flawless finish | Essential for brands that sell on part quality; eliminates faceting marks entirely |
See It in Action
“Surface finish that once took us two set-ups now runs in one pass.”
3D CAD Tools Built for Surfacing Experts
Create and manipulate revolved, lofted, or swept surfaces with ease. BobCAD-CAM supports wireframe projections, surface blending, and advanced visualization, letting you bring your most intricate part ideas to life.
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3D surface generation from wireframes
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Hidden layer workflow for efficient design
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Surface-to-solid transitions for complex parts
Built for Surfacing. Optimized for Cutting.
With BobCAD-CAM, transition seamlessly from surfacing design to toolpath creation for your CNC cutter. Take advantage of Shape Cutting Cycles, associative machining strategies, and CAM Tree Enhancements to get from CAD to G-code faster and smarter.
Tools Built for Surfacing Experts
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Surface Creation: Revolve, loft, sweep, and blend complex skins fast.
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Wireframe Projection: Create drive curves in seconds for controlled tool orientation.
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Hidden-Layer Workflow: Park reference geometry out of sight but always editable.
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Surface-to-Solid Transitions: Move between STL, STEP, and native solids without rebuilding.
Surface-Aware CAM Automation
Stop fighting generic toolpaths. BobCAD-CAM recognizes stock boundaries automatically (Stock Trim) so cutters stay in the material—no air-cuts, no gouges. Combine that with Shape-Cutting Cycles and associative machining templates to slash programming time while preserving surface quality.
Why Surface Pros Choose BobCAD-CAM
If your work depends on surfacing precision, you need CAD-CAM software that delivers—handling everything from intricate 3D geometry to high-speed cutting with total control.
BobCAD-CAM is built for surface-first workflows, giving you the tools to model, simulate, and machine complex parts with confidence and efficiency.
More Reasons?
- Advanced Surfacing Made Simple – Model and machine complex surfaces without the complexity
- Smarter Toolpaths, Faster Results – Dynamic strategies for efficient, high-quality cutting
- User-Friendly Design – Wizard-driven interface for fast learning and faster programming
- Support That Gets It – Talk to real CAD-CAM experts who understand surfacing challenges