SURFCAM 2014 R2 System Summary

SURFCAM Options by System
This cross reference defines all SURFCAM Systems and SURFCAM Options.
SolidWorks PDO or PDA

Native CAD Translators
Machine Simulation
System
Standard CAM
Standard CAD
2x Wire EDM
4x Wire EDM
3x TRUEMill
2x TRUEMill
3x Multi-Cut
Level
MillTurn
2x Lathe
F.N.L.
5x Advanced Edition O O S O O O O S S S S S S
4x Advanced Edition O O S O O O O S S S S S S
3x Advanced Edition O O O O O O O S S S S S S
3x Base Edition O O O O O O O S S S S S S
2x Advanced Edition O O N/A O O O O S S S S S S
2x Base Edition O O N/A O O O O S S S N/A S N/A
Designer N/A N/A N/A O N/A O O S N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Legend:
S = Standard feature
O = Optional feature
N/A = Not available
SURFCAM System Summary
SURFCAM Options by System Level

This cross reference defines all SURFCAM Systems and SURFCAM Options.
SolidWorks PDO or PDA

Native CAD Translators
Machine Simulation
2-Axis Wire EDM
4-Axis Wire EDM

Network License
System 2-Axis TRUEMill
3-Axis Multi-Cut
3-Axis TRUEMill
Standard CAM
Standard CAD
2-Axis Lathe
Level
MillTurn
5-Axis A.E. O O S O O O O S S S S S S
4-Axis A.E O O S O O O O S S S S S S
3-Axis A.E. O O O O O O O S S S S S S
3-Axis B.E. O O O O O O O S S S S S S
2-Axis A.E. O O N/A O O O O S S S S S S
2-Axis B.E. O O N/A O O O O S S S N/A S N/A
Designer N/A N/A N/A O N/A O O S N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Part Modeler N/A N/A N/A S N/A N/A O S N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Legend
S = Standard Feature
O = Optional Feature
N/A = Not Available
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Standard CAD Features – Included in All Systems

Wireframe Extensive point, line, arc, fillet, 3D curve, and polyline construction. Linear or
Geometry circular patterns of points. All construction techniques work in identical manner
in any standard or user-defined construction view. 3D curves can be created
from a series of points or from 2D shapes wrapped around a cylinder. Standard
dialog boxes for creating ellipse, spiral, helix, involute and cam-driven curves.
Geometry Editing Move/copy geometry by a fixed or incremental distance between two locations.
Rotate, translate, mirror, scale. Un-delete all deleted entities since the file was
last saved. Eliminate duplicate entities that lay on top of one another according
to a specified tolerance. Uniformly subdivide lines, arcs, or 3D curves. Join two
adjacent curves at a common point, selectively forcing tangency between them.
Editing functions for curves to extend, break, trim, un-trim, or control point
movement for localized curvature control.
Display Dynamically rotate, pan, zoom, or fit at any time without interrupting current
function. Up to 256 user-definable views can be created with numerous view
construction methods. Ability to animate up to five user drawing files to display
the tool, adapter, spindle, and machine. Surface modeling functionality can
generate camera quality shaded images. Direct-X graphics support allows
dynamic rotation, pan, zoom and selection of shaded images with wireframe
background for geometry editing or during toolpath generation.
Text/Dimensioning 3D dimensioning in any construction view. Linear, angular, radial, diametric

dimension types with sophisticated dimension styles and annotation controls.
Create machineable text and/or leader line notes using any Windows font at a
fixed angle, or apply text along any collection of curves.
Layers/Masks Control visibility and selection by layer, color, or entity type. Easily toggle layers
visible or invisible. Organize geometry with up to 256 layers using meaningful 29
character layer names presented in an easy to browse and edit layer summary
chart. Easily move geometry to a different layer or renumber layers to organize
your work. Establish up to 5 separate mask selections based on color and feature
combinations and easily switch between them during workflow.
Digitizers MicroScribe Serial or USB interface and FaroARM USB interface only. Digitizer
input accepted in the SURFCAM menu structure simultaneously with standard
mouse pointing devices.
Surface Modeling Surface primitive definitions available to easily create Plane, Cone, Sphere, Cube,
Wedge, Torus or Cuboid. Create lofted/extruded or grid surfaces with up to 22
degrees of freedom thru as many as 1000 cross sections. Create accurate 3D
surfaces directly from an AutoCAD poly-mesh. Create constant, variable radii or
rolling ball surface fillets with any number of radii callouts. Blend surfaces
tangent to 2, 3, or 4 neighbors, create 3D offset surfaces, and trim surfaces with
unlimited trim boundaries. Create extruded surfaces, surfaces of revolution or
surfaces driven along a 3D curve with varying cross section shapes at
intermediate locations.

3D Curves from Create 3D Curves as parting lines, blended curves between two elements, surface
Surfaces intersections, surface cross-sections, surface flow curves, surface edges, or as 2D
curves projected onto surfaces. Automatic parting line generation on complex
surfaces. Automatic cross-section creation at any orientation with user-defined
interval control.
Surface Boundary Enhanced boundary tool allows for easy creation of Surface Bounding Boxes,
Creation Silhouette boundaries, Shallow area boundaries, Theoretical rest area boundaries
and Cutter contact area boundaries from any number of surfaces. Surface
boundaries can be created with a high level of precision and can be used for
material definition, cutter containment or actual cut geometry used for toolpath
generation.
File Import Formats SURFCAM (.scprt)

SolidWorks Parts (.prt, .sldprt)
SolidWorks Assembly (.sldasm)
SolidWorks via ACIS (.sldprt, .sldasm)
Part Modeler (.pmod)
SpaceClaim (.scdoc)
Autocad DWG (.dwg)
Autocad DXF (.dxf)
IGES (.igs, .iges)
STEP AP203/214 (.step, .stp)
ACIS (.sat, .asat, .asab, .sab)
Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b)
Solid Edge (.par)
VDA-FS (.vda)
CADL (.cdl)
STL (.stl)
G-Code (.ncc)
Cam Profile (.cm)
Gear Profile (.gr)
Involute Curve (.inv)
ASCII Data (.asc)
SURFCAM Tool Files (.scctl)
Rhino (.3dm)
Mastercam (.mc, .mcx)
File Export Formats SURFCAM 6 (.scprt)

SURFCAM V5 (.scprt)
Autocad DWG (.dwg)
Autocad DXF (.dxf)
IGES (.igs, .iges)
ACIS (.sat, .asat, .asab, .sab)
VDA-FS (.vda)
CADL (.cdl)
STL (.stl)
SURFCAM Tool (.scctl)

Standard CAM Features – Included in All Systems

Associativity All toolpaths are fully associative to the geometry used to generate them.
Toolpaths can be regenerated after changing cutting parameters without re-
selecting the geometry.
SolidWorks® SURFCAM maintains full associativity with SolidWorks models or any Parasolid-
Associativity based CAD model. If a change is made in the model, SURFCAM will recognize the
change and allow you to automatically update both the model and any affected
toolpaths. Toolpaths affected by model changes are automatically flagged in the
NC Operations Manager. SolidWorks models supported up to SolidWorks 2013.
Toolpath Editor Graphically edit any toolpath (pan, zoom, rotate during editing). Instantly move
forward or backward through megabytes of toolpath without restarting at the
top. Insert, edit, delete, or add machine commands or comments, change feeds
or speeds anywhere in a toolpath by simply picking the point of insertion.
Toolpath Templates Toolpath templates allow you to collect, share and reuse parameters.
NC Operations Icon-based toolpath management system with simple cut and paste functions to
Manager easily manipulate your active part program, re-order toolpaths using “drag and
drop” technique. Ability to copy/paste toolpaths between SCPRT files. Extensive
toolpath transformation facility supporting any combination of XYZ translate,
rotate, mirror, scale, radial wrap, reverse, and merge steps with retention of all
steps for regeneration. Associativity between geometry and toolpath tracked by
icon color. Automated toolpath commentary creates a high level outline of
machining operations in the order they will be output. Check box support for
selected verification and post processing.
Postprocessors Template-based direct post processing for edit-free G code for most 2 – 4-Axis
CNC milling, turning and 2-Axis Wire EDM applications. Over 145 sample posts
with every system. User-configurable CL file-based 2- thru 5-Axis & MillTurn post
processor provides full MillTurn, 4-Axis Wire EDM and 5-Axis contouring support
for any machine/controller combination with full macro programming language.
DNC Standalone SDNC and editNC® – DNC utilities for single button file transfer via
serial line. Multiple CNC machine attribute files containing start & stop codes,
communications protocol settings, special character handling, upload and
download directory/filenames.
NC Text Editor Windows®-based high performance editNC® text editor specifically designed to
handle G code editing with global edit, NC block re-sequencing, and 3D
backplotting with zoom-pan-viewing and integral link to DNC utility.
Setup Sheets User-configurable setup sheet generator with cycle time, travels, tool list,
toolpath comments. Available in ASCII text, RTF or HTML formats.
Tool/Material Firebird (.FBD) database holds geometric data for each tool and each defined
Libraries material type. Shipped version contains over 500 tools and 50 material types in
both inch and metric format. Feeds and speeds are automatically calculated from
parameters that work with tool/material library to control step-over, side
clearances, and rough/finish stock conditions to minimize user data input.

Custom Tool Custom tool creation allows users to define any custom tool profile with simple
Creation 2D geometry. Once saved the custom tool is represented as a 3D cutter and can
be used in graphical toolpath editor, back-plotter or verification, allowing for
accurate material removal simulation with custom tools.
NC Code Import Fanuc-compatible 2 or 3-Axis mill or lathe G code files can be converted into
Utility graphical toolpaths and subsequently edited or displayed on a 3D surface model.
Arc Filter Consolidates a series of linear surface toolpath records into arc records in XY, YZ,
or ZX plane according to user-specified tolerance.
Nurb Filter Consolidates toolpaths into NURB format according to user-specified tolerance
for postprocessors and CNCs that support this feature.
HSM Filter Analyzes toolpath segments and removes and replaces these segments with a
line segment based on a user defined set of values.
Toolpath NC Verify provides accurate and rapid material removal simulation allowing you
Verification to dynamically rotate and zoom during simulation. Four modes are supported:
(a) Regular for best dynamic rotate/zoom, (b) True Solids for fastest 3D
machining, (c) Pixel-based for large 4/5 axis files, and (d) Turbo for end results
only. Sample Cut for fastest Verification. Custom stock and fixture shapes
represented via STL Files. Full clamp/fixture collision detection with warning
sound and/or pause. Custom tool shape collision detection for non-cutting areas.
Status window for live feedback with cycle time, tool parameters and cutter
coordinates. Inspect locations, distances and arc radii/diameters of the verified
solid model. Visualize cross sections at any angle and distance in XY, YZ, ZX
planes. Compare remaining stock with part model to detect remaining material.
STL File output for in-process stock representation of geometry, 64-bit support
for high performance verification of complex programs.
Toolpath Backplot Toolpath Backplot is a powerful visualization tool that allows the user to see the
toolpath being drawn as the tool moves across the part. Options to show the tool
in wireframe, solid or control point only. Options to show tool holder. Controls
similar to Verify, only showing toolpath generation rather than material removal.

SURFCAM System Editions

SURFCAM Student/Demo Learning Version
This is a FREE downloadable version of a 5-Axis Advanced Edition SURFCAM system from
http://www.surfcam.com/demo. This version is not a commercial system, but is intended for:
 Students that would like to learn NC programming at home
 SURFCAM users that want to continue developing SURFCAM skills, but do not have enough time to
do so in their work setting
 NC operators that want to understand and learn SURFCAM on their own time
Note the following capabilities and limitations of this version:

 No SIM or security code required
 All of the SURFCAM options and modules are supported with the exceptions of TRUEMill and
native CAD translators
 The Student/Demo version can open and work with native SolidWorks files (SLDPRT and SLDASM)
 The Student/Demo version can open and work with native Mastercam files (MC)
 The Student/Demo version can open and work with many formats such as: ACIS, DWG, DXF, IGES,
SAT, X_T, X_B, PAR, VDA, CDL, NCC, CM, GR, INV, SCCLT, ASC, MC, SCPRT and SCEDU files
 The Student/Demo version will save only to SCEDU format – it cannot output or export any other
format
 The Student/Demo version has no post processing or verification capabilities
The SURFCAM Student/Demo Learning version contains help system and a "Get Started" manual, but does
not include technical support. SURFCAM Student/Learning Demo version users are encouraged to contact
their local SURFCAM representatives to learn more about all the new features and functionality in the
latest release of SURFCAM.

SURFCAM Designer
Includes all Standard CAD features
SURFCAM 2-Axis Base Edition

Includes all Standard CAD & CAM features, plus:
Machine Datum Allows changing the coordinate system orientation and

origin to adapt to origin shifts. The corresponding NC
code output will be with respect to that local coordinate
system instead of the WORLD axes. This also allows
redefinition of machining coordinate system for post
processing without disturbing interoperability with
SolidWorks models or toolpath associativity.
Face Mill Face Milling of irregular boundaries with spiral, zig-zag,

or zig-only cut patterns and automatic clearance moves.
Options to keep the tool down with rapid motion
between passes.
Contour Mill unlimited path/island profiles with tool centerline or

part edge output and parametric entry/exit motion with
total gouge protection. Option to disable gouge
protection to efficient machining of text for engraving.
Continuous ramping in Z along a multi-element contour
with total XY gouge protection with option for final pass
at constant Z.
Contour 3D Mill a connected set of line-arc-spline elements that do

not lie in a flat plane. The tool orientation remains
parallel to the z-axis of the top view (cview1).
Pocket Efficient spiral, zig-zag, or zig-only cutting patterns, and

parametric entry/exit motion with total gouge
protection.
Drill Drill, Countersink, SpotDrill, PeckDrill, ChipBreak, RH

Tap, LH Tap, RigidTap, RigidLTap, Bore, BackBore and
three user defined cycles with manual, shortest path, or
orthogonal path ordering, true positioning, and Fanuc-
style cycle retract control.

Pilot Hole Automatic hole-making at Pocket or TRUEMill 2-Axis

entry points.
Plunge Moves Automatic Plunge, Ramp, Peck Drill, or Helical motion

types eliminate the need for construction geometry to
position the tool. Window selected geometry with
automatic boundary ordering. Selection of the closest
user-supplied plunge point per region from multiple
candidate plunge points. Automatic selection of
alternate entry mode (Helical-Peck-Plunge) when tool
cannot fit without gouging the part.
2-Axis Wire EDM Wire Thread-Cut Off, Tank Flushing, Multi-pass Skim
cuts, Glue Stops, Straight Line, Teardrop, or Offset Curve
Lead-In/Out moves, Blend, Sharp, or Loop corner
rounding treatments, multiple cutting strategies, offset
callouts, and stock to leave on each skim pass.
Lathe Programming Turn, Bore, Face, FaceOff, Groove, PartOff and Thread
functions at any angle with full tool shape support.
Centerline Hole-making Cycles.
Complete lathe tool library and tool drawings provide an
excellent starter set for fully animating a lathe
programming session with true 3D graphics.
When combined with the 2-Axis Advanced Edition
system, Lathe provides complete MillTurn support
including main & sub-Spindle part transfer, primary-
secondary turret callouts, and combined Milling &
Turning functions in a single session.
SURFCAM 2-Axis Advanced Edition

Includes all Standard CAD & CAM features, all SURFCAM 2-Axis Base Edition features, plus:
Pocket & Contour Multi-pass tapered sidewall and multiple island height
Automation finishing.
Groove, Automatic toolpath generators professionally machine

Corner-Round, these frequently encountered features with full
Chamfer graphics. Corner-Round and Chamfer tool geometry
automatically compensated for.
2-Axis Rest Milling Efficiently removes material left by larger tool in a
POCKET or CONTOUR toolpath.

Thread Milling Internal/External Thread Milling of straight or tapered

threaded holes or bosses with helical entry/exit moves.
Efficient threading of large threaded objects using Up or
Down, External or Internal modes.
4- and 5-Axis Drilling Allows 5-Axis hole-making relative to a group of lines or

vectors when holes are at varying depths or aren't in a
specific construction view.
4-Axis Wire EDM XYUV toolpath output from ruled surface definitions
including Multi-pass Skim cuts, Glue Stops, all cutting
strategies, and efficient Entry/Exit moves.
High Speed Automatic radius generation at all sharp corners in a

Machining POCKET or CONTOUR toolpath, including user specified
high feed rate, radius'ed moves to/from rapid plane and
on step-over moves, and repositioning parameters.
Pattern Slicing Z-Range filter provides automatic toolpath segmentation

of multiple 2-Axis or 3-Axis milling toolpaths based upon
Z slice dimension, overlap amounts, and relative or
absolute clearance plane options. Automatically inserts
tool change records and other machining commands to
facilitate post processing.
4- and 5-Axis Trim excess material from the edge or periphery of a

Trimming part with precise control of 4- or 5-Axis motion using
wireframe geometry. Side and depth control relative to
geometry, all standard lead-in/out methods, and
automatic interpolation between non-parallel tool
vectors. Ideal for water jet, laser, or router trimming of
complex shapes.
Mill/Turn Mode Mill/Turn Mode allows you to use any of the licensed
milling operations in a mill/turn environment by
activating three additional NC parameters on the Tool
Information tab that are required for mill/turn
machines.
CView Machining 4-Axis or 5-Axis indexing with toolpath graphics relative

to a 3D CAD model.

Hole Processing & Allows programming and post processing of multiple

Templates tools for any operation. Supports user-defined multi-
tool templates for common hole-making features.
Retrieve hole processes from template library or create
and store user-definable templates. Sorting and
optimization options including reverse direction for
subsequent tools.
SURFCAM 3-Axis Base Edition

Includes all Standard CAD & CAM features, all SURFCAM 2-Axis Advanced Edition features, plus:
Z-Rough Efficiently perform Z-level roughing of any collection of

surfaces from a billet or irregular 2D outline with
efficient 2D Z slice toolpaths.
Auto-Rough Efficient Z-Level multi-pass breakup of any 3-Axis

toolpath.
3-Axis Cut Machine along flow lines of any 3D doubly-curved

surface with ball, bull, or square end mill tools with
single or multi-surface gouge protection against any
number of 3D check surfaces with a clearance amount.
Limit cutting relative to surface patches, boundary
curves, or both. The “minimum Z” feature allows you to
accurately machine a shut-off surface for a plastic
injection mold. Retrace options to finish cut any surface
exactly the way you want with a minimal number of
menu picks. Cutter containment via surface patch areas
and/or boundaries, allowing the side, center, or contact
point of the cutter to machine to the boundary.
Containment boundaries can be any combination of
lines, arcs, or splines.
Z-Finish Perform waterline finish cuts on an entire model with

efficient 2D Z slice passes around the model maintaining
a constant climb or conventional tool/part relationship.
Toolpath containment using a combination of curves
and check surfaces.

Flat Surface Milling Automatic 2-Axis Pocketing or Contouring toolpaths on

all flat surface areas while avoiding all adjacent surfaces.
Min/Max Z-Level selection to control which surface
areas are to be machined. Minimum area control to
avoid choppy moves in small areas.
Project Project 2-Axis Pocket or 2-Axis Contour toolpaths onto

multiple 3D surfaces with total gouge avoidance. Great
for 3D engraving.
Planar Machining Machine any collection of surfaces in any fixed direction

or use a flow surface for cut direction control with full
gouge protection. Toolpath containment using curves
and check surfaces, waterfall edge protection, or avoid
surface areas based on their slope.
Contour 3D Machining along any collection of 3D curves or along the

intersection of drive & part surfaces.
Tool Shapes All 3-Axis toolpath generators support ball, bull, and
square endmills in any construction view.
Construction View All 3-Axis toolpath generators function in like fashion in

Support any construction view.


Includes all Standard CAD & CAM features, all SURFCAM 3-Axis Base Edition features, plus:
Step Reduction (SRM™) patented multiple tool progressive roughing

Milling® procedure. Each tool specified in the SRM process is
automatically synchronized with regards to the
capabilities of all other tools to maximize tool efficiency,
perform corner picking, and prepare the material for
finishing operations. All roughing is done in one
operation and calculated simultaneously.
Plunge-Rough Rough cut any collection of surfaces using end-cutting

tools with equilateral triangular or square cut patterns,
plunge increment or peck-drill cycle control.
Adaptive Rough Adaptive Rough is an advanced roughing strategy that

incorporates tightly controlled tool motion to achieve
both multi-level step reduction and adaptive clearance
functionality with efficient and accurate approaches.
HSM Constant 3D Maintains equal scallop height producing spiral in-out or

Offset Milling out-in toolpath on any collection of surfaces regardless
of surface slope variations.
HSM Rest Machining Multi-tool high speed milling of left over material from
predefined tools. Supports all tool shapes.
HSM Steep/Shallow Generates Constant 3D Offset and Z-Finish slices based-

Milling upon surface angle with overlap specifications.
HSM Pencil Cut Multi-pass cutting along surface intersections where

material is left by larger tools.
HSM Radial Cut A path that starts on a central point where the step-over
is calculated along the circumference of the circle radius
you define. This machining strategy is most effective on
areas that include shallow curved surfaces and circular
areas as the passes are spaced along the XY-plane.
HSM Spiral Cut A single, projected spiral path that radiates outward
from a center point. Tool motion can move from either
outside-in or inside-out. Most effective on areas that
include shallow curved surfaces as the passes are spaced
along XY-plane (step-over), and not Z-plane (step-down).

HSM Multi Tool Rest Efficiently perform Z-level rest roughing of any collection
Roughing of surfaces from a billet or irregular 2D outline with
efficient 2D Z slice toolpaths with all tool types.
HSM Tool Shapes All HSM toolpath generators mathematically support

tapered tools for accurate gouge protection and gouge
avoidance.

4-Axis Tool Axis Ten methods to control tool orientation relative to the
Control collection of surfaces being machined or avoided.
Minimum/maximum angular toolpath limits in XY, YZ,
and ZX planes.
Clearance Surface Safe non-cutting moves to/from a graphically-defined

Cylinder, Plane or Sphere.
4-Axis Project Projects any 2-Axis or 3-Axis toolpath onto a collection

of 3D surfaces orienting the cutter normal to the
surfaces or at lead/lag/side angles to the surface.
4-Axis Contour Positions the tool along a collection of doubly curved

guide surfaces while providing gouge-free following of
multiple non-tangent floor surfaces with ball, bull nose
or square end mill, including support for a fixed side
angle.
4-Axis Classic Cut Classic single-surface version of 4-Axis cutting along

surface flow lines.
4-Axis Multi-Surface Six multi-surface cutting patterns, including: Planar,

Cut Parallel to Surface, Morph between two Surfaces,
Parallel to Curve, Morph between two Curves, or Normal
to Curve strategies to customize how the geometry is to
be cut.

4-Axis Classic Swarf Classic single-surface version of 4-Axis Swarf using the
side of the tool for axis control.
4-Axis Multi-Surface Two multi-surface cutting patterns, including: Parallel to

Swarf curve or Morph between two curves, maintaining
contact with 3D doubly curved surfaces while using the
side of the tool for tool axis control. Support for
lead/lag or tilting of the tool axis during the cut.
Gouge Protection Four sets of drive & check surface gouge checking and
Strategies gouge avoidance strategies, including: Retract along tool
axis, Move tool away, Tilt tool away, Omit gouge points,
Stop calculations, and Report collisions.
Check Surface Up to four individual groups of check surfaces with

Groups individual gouge check strategies, stock to leave and
surface tolerance.
Roughing Options Numerous variations of Multi-pass, Plunge, Morph, and

Depth roughing cuts with sophisticated sorting options.
Lead-In / Lead-Out Eight individually selectable lead-in and lead-out types

Moves that can be applied separately to links between passes,
surface gaps, multiple roughing passes and initial/final
entry/exit moves. Separate lead-in and lead-out types
for all 4-Axis Cut & Swarf cutting types.
Accurate Feed SURFCAM’s postprocessors handle all rotary motion and

Control inverse time feedrate calculations automatically.
Tool Shapes Ball, taper ball, bull, taper bull, or square nose end mill
over multiple surface groups.


Includes SURFCAM Advanced, powerful multi-surface cutting strategies

Option 3-Axis Multi- used in the SURFCAM 4 & 5-Axis Advanced Edition
Cut system with the tool axis vector locked to produce 3-Axis
toolpaths.

5-Axis Tool Axis Ten methods to control tool orientation relative to the
Control collection of surfaces being machined or avoided.
Minimum/maximum angular toolpath limits in XY, YZ,
and ZX planes.
Clearance Surface Safe non-cutting moves to/from a graphically-defined

Cylinder, Plane or Sphere.
5-Axis Project Projects any 2-Axis or 3-Axis toolpath onto a collection

of 3D surfaces orienting the cutter normal to the
surfaces or at lead/lag/side angles to the surface.
5-Axis Contour Positions the tool along a collection of doubly curved

guide surfaces while providing gouge-free following of
multiple non-tangent floor surfaces with ball, bull nose
or square end mill, including support for a fixed side
angle.
5-Axis Classic Cut Classic single-surface version of 5-Axis cutting along

surface flow lines.
5-Axis Multi-Surface Six multi-surface cutting patterns, including: Planar,

Cut Parallel to Surface, Morph between two Surfaces,
Parallel to Curve, Morph between two Curves, or Normal
to Curve strategies to customize how the geometry is to
be cut.

5-Axis Classic Swarf Classic single-surface version of 5-Axis Swarf using the
side of the tool for axis control.
5-Axis Multi-Surface Two multi-surface cutting patterns, including: Parallel to

Swarf curve or Morph between two curves, maintaining
contact with 3D doubly curved surfaces while using the
side of the tool for tool axis control. Support for
lead/lag or tilting of the tool axis during the cut.
Gouge Protection Four sets of drive & check surface gouge checking and
Strategies gouge avoidance strategies, including: Retract along tool
axis, Move tool away, Tilt tool away, Omit gouge points,
Stop calculations, and Report collisions.
Check Surface Up to four individual groups of check surfaces with

Groups individual gouge check strategies, stock to leave and
surface tolerance.
Roughing Options Numerous variations of Multi-pass, Plunge, Morph, and

Depth roughing cuts with sophisticated sorting options.
Lead-In / Lead-Out Eight individually selectable lead-in and lead-out types

Moves that can be applied separately to links between passes,
surface gaps, multiple roughing passes and initial/final
entry/exit moves. Separate lead-in and lead-out types
for all 5-Axis Cut & Swarf cutting types.
Accurate Feed SURFCAM’s postprocessors handle all rotary motion and

Control inverse time feedrate calculations automatically.
Tool Shapes Ball, taper ball, bull, taper bull, or square nose end mill
over multiple surface groups.


Includes SURFCAM Advanced, powerful multi-surface cutting strategies

Option used in the SURFCAM 4 & 5-Axis Advanced Edition
3-Axis Multi-Cut system with the tool axis vector locked to produce 3-Axis
toolpaths.
SURFCAM Options
TRUEMill® 2-Axis
TRUEMill 2-Axis option can be added to any CAM system.
TRUEMill® 2-Axis Patented milling toolpath engine that precisely controls

the tool’s engagement with the material. Enables
machining with much more aggressive machining
parameters (depths, step-overs, speeds, feeds), which in
turn results in significantly reduced cycle times.
TRUEMill® Rest Automatically mills recess areas with a smaller tool using
accurate tool engagement management to remove
material left from a large tool of a previous TRUEMill
operation.
TRUEMill® Comprehensive tutorial and recommendations for

Calculator tooling, speeds, and feeds to achieve optimum results
when using TRUEMill.
TRUEMill® 3-Axis
TRUEMill 3-Axis option can be added to any CAM system. Includes TRUEMill 2-Axis.
TRUEMill® 3-Axis Fast, efficient, bulk material removal process using

TRUEMill 2-Axis technology as a sub-system for multi-
level roughing of a collection of 3D surfaces. Supports
multiple tool selection with TRUEMill Step Reduction
Milling (TSRM) technology.

3-Axis Multi-Cut
3 Axis Multi-Cut options can be added to any 3-Axis system and is included with any 4 or 5-Axis system.
3-Axis Multi-Cut Advanced, powerful multi-surface cutting strategies

used in the SURFCAM 4 & 5-Axis Advanced Edition
system with the tool axis vector locked to produce 3-
Axis toolpaths.
Machine Simulation
Machine Simulation option can be added to any CAM system.
Machine Supports Milling, Turning and Mill/Turn applications

Simulation by fully animating a machine model including stock
removal verification and toolpath analysis. Identify
problem areas such as potential collisions, gouges or
over-travel conditions, allowing correction in
SURFCAM prior to NC Code generation.
Functionality via a graphical utility with full machine
kinematics and comprehensive collision and axis
limits checking.
SURFCAM Licensing Options

Any of the following 4 options are available for licensing SURFCAM and Part Modeler systems.
Keyless Standalone A keyless standalone license will run a single SURFCAM

system locked to a single computer based on a lockcode
generated specifically for that computer.
Keyless Network A keyless network license is not locked to a single

computer, but rather locked to a server based on a
lockcode which enables a team of users to share a pool of
SURFCAM systems more efficiently.
Keyed Standalone A keyed standalone license will run a single SURFCAM

system locked to any single computer that the key is
plugged into based on a lockcode generated specifically
for that key.
Keyed Network A keyed network license is not locked to a single

computer, but rather locked to a server that the key is
plugged into based on a lockcode generated for that key
which enables a team of users to share a pool of
SURFCAM systems more efficiently.

CAD File Translators

CAD File Translators option can be added to any SURFCAM system.
Native CAD File Translators are available for importing files from the following CAD systems:
Catia V4 (.model, .exp) Version 4.1.9 - 4.2.4
Catia V5/V6 (.catpart, .catproduct) Version R6 – R21 / Catia Version 6 R2013
Inventor (.ipt, .iam) Version 6 – 11, 2008-2013
ProEngineer (.prt, .prt.*, .asm. .asm*) Version 16 - Wildfire 5 – Creo Version2
Unigraphics NX (.prt) Version 11 - 18, NX – NX8.5

Part Modeler
SURFCAM Part Modeler is a tool specifically designed for quick and simple construction and modification
of solid models with fully associative drafting capabilities. Part Modeler’s intuitive user interface can be
quickly and easily tailored to individual requirements, with features such as dockable windows and
customizable menus and toolbars ensuring a highly productive, smooth and seamless progression from
design concept through to finished component model and detail drawing.
Solid Modeler SURFCAM Part Modeler is a cost effective, 3D solid modeling tool
specifically designed for quick and simple construction and
modification of solid models and associative drawing with included
CAD file translators.
File Import Design Element

Drawing
VISI
IGES (.igs)
DWG-DXF (.dwg, .dxf)
Solid Edge (.par)
SolidWorks (.sldprt)
STEP (.step, .stp)
Unigraphics NX (.prt)
ACIS SAT (.sat, .sab)
Catia V5 (.catpart, .catproduct)
Creo Parametric (.part, .asm)
Autodesk Inventor (.ipt, .iam)
File Export Component / Assembly

Parametric Part
IGES (.igs)
DWG-DXF (.dwg, .dxf)
STL (.stl)
STEP (.step, .stp)

SolidWorks 2014 (PDO & PDA)
SURFCAM offers SolidWorks to accelerate the design to manufacturing process with SolidWorks PDO or
SolidWorks PD&A, the world’s most widely used CAD system.
Powerful associativity enables users to open native SolidWorks files directly into SURFCAM, completely
eliminating the translation process. SURFCAM automatically recognizes any design revisions in the solid
model and regenerates only the affected operations. With this seamless interoperability, SURFCAM users
can quickly adapt to myriad design changes.
SolidWorks 2014 PDO (Part Design Only) option can be added to any SURFCAM system.
SolidWorks 2014 PDA (Part Design & Assembly) option can be added to any SURFCAM system.
Full sketching capability Includes all 2D and 3D sketch capability.
No Drafting Layouts Note: The PDO & PDA versions cannot create drafting layouts.
Full part feature creation Design of parametric solid models and assemblies. Includes (but
not limited to) Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Loft (Both Boss and Cut),
Fillets and chamfers, Holes, Draft, Shell, Rib, Scale, Dome, Shape,
Deform, Indent, Flex, Wrap, Cavity, Join, Combine, Split.
Surfacing tools Radiated and ruled surfaces, Face tools and healing.
Advanced Features Patterns and mirrors, Reference geometry such as planes and axes.
Sheet metal functionality Folds, bends, flanges, rips, tabs, miters, lofted bends, sketched
bends, hems and more. Alternatively, create a solid shape as
starting point then use advanced capabilities such as "convert solid-
to-sheet metal" functionality to develop a manufacture-able sheet
metal part.
Mold Tools Parting Line, Shut-off surfaces, Parting surfaces, Tooling split
Core/Cavity Splits
Assembly Motion * (PDA Simply by clicking and dragging components, you can check an
only) assembly for proper motion and collisions. In addition, you can
simulate physical motion involving assembly mates, contact,
springs, and gravity, as well as create, edit and save video
animations.
Assembly Modeling * (PDA The ability to create and manage multi-file assemblies.
only)
Configuration Management Design tables.

File Import SolidWorks (.sldprt, .prt, .lfp, .sldlfp, .prtdot, dot)

SolidWorks (.sldasm, .asm) * (PDA Only)
ProE Assembly (.asm, .asm*, .xas) * (PDA Only)
Inventor Assembly (.iam) * (PDA Only)
Solid Edge Assembly (.psm, .asm) * (PDA Only)
Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b, .xmt_txt, .xmt_bin)
IGES (.igs, .iges)
ACIS (.sat)
VDAFS (.vda)
VRML (.wrl)
STL (.stl)
Catia Graphics (.cgr)
ProE Part (.prt, .prt*, .xpr)
UGII (.prt)
Inventor Part (.ipt)
Solid Edge Part (.par)
CADKEY (.prt, .ckd)
IDF (.emn, .brd, .bdf, .idb)
Rhino (.3dm)
DWG, DXF™
File Export SolidWorks (.sldprt, .prt, .lfp, .sldlfp, .prtdot, .sldftp)

SolidWorks (.sldasm, .asm, .asmdot) * (PDA Only)
eDrawing (.eprt) * (PDA Only)
ProE Assembly (.asm) * (PDA Only)
IGES (.igs, .iges)
ACIS (.sat)
VDAFS (.vda)
VRML (.wrl)
STL (.stl)
Adobe PDF (.pdf)
Adobe Photoshop (.psd)
Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
Universal 3D (.u3d)
3D XML (.3dxml)
Microsoft XAML (.xaml)
Catia Graphics (.cgr)
ProE Part (.prt)
JPEG (.jpg)
Tif (.tif)
HCG (.hcg)
HOOPS HSF (.hsf)
DWG, DXF™

SURFCAM 3rd Party Add-ins

SURFCAM 3rd Party Add-ins are designed to enhance and customize the use of SURFCAM CAD/CAM
Systems to enable maximum productivity for design and manufacturing specific applications.
For more detailed information on available Add-ins for SURFCAM, visit:
http://www.surfcam.com/addins
SURFCAM 3rd Party Add-ins are not developed or controlled by Surfcam, Inc. and thus, Surfcam, Inc. is not
responsible for any losses, damages, or changes that Add-ins may have on system(s). Any sales or support
requests for any 3rd Party SURFCAM Add-ins are to be directed to the individual Add-in vendor.

MPosts – Included in SURFCAM CAM Systems
MPost Mill Post Processors

Anilam_Conversational.M3 name Chevalier Anilam
APTCL.m3 name APTCL
APTCLFILE.M3 name APTCL3 Non-Multax Generator
AXYZ Router.m3 name AXYZ
Bostomatic.M3 name Bostomatic
Boxford MM.m3 name BOXFORD MM
Bridgeport BOSS DX32.m3 name Bridgeport BOSS DX32
Bridgeport BOSS DX32.m3 name Bridgeport BOSS DX32 Multi-Part
COMPACT2.M3 name Compact II Mill Source
Davince mill.m3 name 0Davince_mill
DIGITIZE-DATA.M3 name INC file > Digitized Format
DYNAMYTE-2400C.M3 name Dynamyte-2400-Conversational
Dynapath Delta 30 Conversational.M3 name Dynapath Delta 30 Conversational
DYNAPATH Delta 30.m3 name DYNAPATH Delta 30
DYNAPATH-DELTA50C.M3 name Dynapath Delta 50C
Enshu.m3 name Enshu J-50 SUB G54-G58 J1-J5
Enshu.m3 name ENSHU HORI JE30S w/ Tool Preselect - Sub G54.1 P1-48
Fadal 4 axis.M4 name Fadal 4 Axis
Fadal Format 1 - Custom .m3 name Fadal Format 1 - Custom (Format 1 To Run This Post)
Fadal Format 1 - Generic.M3 name Fadal Format 1 - Generic
Fadal Format 1 High Speed.M3 name Fadal High Speed Format 1
Fadal Format 1 Rigid Tap.M3 name Fadal Format 1 Rigid Tapping
Fadal Format 1 with Subs.M3 name Fadal Format 1 with Sub Programs Calls
Fadal Format 2 with Subs.M3 name Fadal Format 2 with Sub Programs
FADAL-F1-RIGIDTAP.M3 name Fadal Format 1 With Rigid Tap
FADAL-F1-SUBS.M3 name FADAL-F1-SUBS.M3
FADAL-F1-VMC.M4 name FADAL-F1-VMC.M4
Fagor.M3 name Fagor
FAGOR-8050MC.M4 name FAGOR-8050MC.M4
Fagor8055.m3 name Fagor 8055
Fanuc 10M 4 Axis.m4 name Fanuc 10M 4 Axis
Fanuc 15M High Speed.M3 name Fanuc High Speed 15M
Fanuc 15M with Tool Preselect.M3 name Fanuc 15M with Tool Preselect
Fanuc 15MB with G5.1.M3 name FANUC 15MB with G5.1
Fanuc 15MB with G5.1.M3 name HAAS VF-SERIES
Fanuc 15MB with G5.1.M3 name FADAL Format 1
Fanuc 15MB with G5.1.M3 name DYNAPATH Delta 30
Fanuc 15MB with G5.1.M3 name MAZAK - Mazatrol
Fanuc 15MB with G5.1.M3 name Fanuc 10M 4 Axis
Fanuc 15MB with G5.1.M3 name Mitsubishi M0
Fanuc 15MB.m3 name Fanuc 15MB
Fanuc 16M with Tool Preselect.M3 name Fanuc 16M with Tool Preselect
Fanuc 16M.M3 name Fanuc 16M
Fanuc 18Mi, MATSUURA HOR B+ B-.M4 name Fanuc 18Mi 4 MATSUURA HORI B+ and B
Fanuc 18Mi, MATSUURA HOR B0-B360.M4 name Fanuc 18Mi 4 MATSUURA HORI B0 - 360
FANUC AICC PreTool.M3 name FANUC AICC PreTool
FANUC HPCC PreTool.M3 name FANUC HPCC PreTool
FSmill.m3 name FSMILL
GENERIC.M4 name GENERIC.M4

GENERIC-SUBS.M3 name GENERIC-SUBS.M3

Haas Horizontal .m4 name Haas Horizontal
Haas VF-9 4x Index X (A) Axis.m4 name HAAS VF-9 4x Index X (A) Axis
Haas VF-Series 4x Index X (A) Axis.m4 name Haas VF-Series 4x Index X (A) Axis
Haas VF-Series.m3 name HAAS VF-SERIES
Haas With M97 Sub Programs 54-59.m3 name Haas With M97 Sub Programs 54-59
Haas With M98 Sub Programs 54-59.m3 name Haas With M98 Sub Programs 54-59
Haas_4axis_indexing.m4 name HAAS 4Axis Indexing
HaasVF w Tool Descriptions.M3 name HAAS VF with Tool Description
HAASVF.M4 name HAASVF.M4
HaasVFSeries.m3 name HAAS VF
HAASVF-SUBS.M3 name HAASVF-SUBS.M3
Hardinge VMC600 II Fanuc 15MB.m3 name HARDINGE VMC600 II FANUC 15MB
Heidenhain TNC 2500 Conversational.m3 name Heidenhain TNC 2500 Conversational Language
Heidenhain TNC 415.M3 name Heidenhain TNC 415 Conversational
Heidenhein TNC 415 with Subs.M3 name Heidenhain TNC 415 Conversational Sub Program
HITACHI-VK45.M3 name HITACHI-VK45.M3
Hurco 81004 4 Ax.m4 name Hurco 81004 4 Ax
Hurco Ultimax III Version 8.M3 name Hurco Ultimax III Version 8
Huron-Inch.m3 name HURON INCH
Huron-Inch.m3 name HURON METRIC
Kitamura Mycenter - Index X 4 axis.M4 name KITAMURA Mycenter - INDEX X 4 axis
Kitamura Mycenter - Index Y 4 Axis.M4 name Kitamura MYCENTER - INDEX Y 4 Axis
Kitamura MYCENTR.M3 name KITAMURA Mycenter
Makino - Fanuc 15M.M3 name Makino Fanuc 15M
MAKINO-A51-SUBS.M4 name MakinoA51-SUBS.M4
Matsurra Yasnac MX2 - Index X - 4 Axis .m4 name Matsurra Yasnac MX2 - INDEX X - 4 AXIS
Matsuura Yasnac Preselect and subs.M3 name MATSUURA VERT Yasnak With Tool Preselect - subs
MAZAK - Mazatrol .m3 name MAZAK - Mazatrol
MAZAK-MATRIX.M3 name MAZAK-MATRIX.M3
MIKRON-TNC430ISO.M3 name Micron VCP-800 3 Axis Mill // TNC-426
MILLTRONICS-CENTURION7.M4 name Milltronics-Centurion7.M4
Mitsubishi w_N safe start.M3 name Mitsubishi W_N SAFE START
MMpro.m3 name MMPRO
OKK 4 Axis Fanuc.M4 name OKK 4 Axis FANUC CONTROL
Okk Fanuc.M3 name Fanuc OKK
OKK HM4 with Tool Preselect.m3 name OKK HM4 with Tool Preselect and Sub G54.1 P1 to P48
OKK HM4 with Tool Preselect.m3 name OKK HM4 JUST SUBS ( SINGLE TOOL )
Okuma_P200-Horiz.m3 name Okuma-OSP-P200-HORZ
OKUMA-OSP200P.M3 name OKUMA-OSP200P.M3
OkumaOSP700m.m3 name Osp700.m
OkumaOSP700mSubs.m3 name Osp700.m with subs. #6
Prolite1000.m3 name PROLIGHT 1000
Prolite2000.m3 name PROLIGHT 2000
ProtoTRAK AGE3.M3 name ProtoTRAK A.G.E.3
Prototrak.M3 name ProtoTRAK
ProtoTrak_2axis_Conversational.M3 name PROTO TRAK 2axis
ProtoTrak_Conversational.M3 name PROTO TRAK 3 axis
RokuRoku Fanuc 0M.m3 name ROKU-ROKU FANUC OM
Shoda 3X.m3 name Shoda 3X
Shoda 3X.m3 name Shoda 2 Head Call

ShopBot V3.m3 name ShopBot V3

Siemens 810.M3 name Siemens 810M
Smartcnc.m3 name smartcnc100
Speclite.m3 name spectraLIGHT 0200
SUPER MAX w-Subs .M3 name SUPER MAX w/Subs G54-59 FANUC XV Series 1020 A
Thermwood Model 70.M3 name Thermwood Model 70
ThermWood_40.M3 name Thermwood 40
Vickers Acramatic A2100 MC control.m3 name Cincinnati Acramatic A2100 MC control
Yasnac I80 with 54 Subs.m3 name Yasnac I80 with 54 Sub's and Block Skips
MPost Lathe Post Processors

Colchester.l2 name COLCHESTER
Fagor Lathe.L2 name Fagor Lathe
Fanuc 10T.L2 name Fanuc 10T
Generic Lathe.L2 name Generic lathe
GENERIC.L2 name Generic.L2.doc
GENERIC.L2 name Mori Seiki - G71/G72 cycles 5-Aug-10
Hardinge Fanuc 0T .l2 name Hardinge Fanuc 0T
HYUNDAI-FANUC0ITD.L2 name HYUNDAI-FANUC0ITD.L2
FSWlatheVWM.l2 name FSLATHE-VWM
FSWlatheWLcentroid2010.l2 name FSLATHE-Wlcentroid
Haas SL Series - G71_G72 cycles.L2 name Haas SL Series - G71_G72 cycles
Haas SL.L2 name Haas SL Series
MILLTRONICS-CENTURION6.L2 name Milltronics-Centurion6.L2
Mori Seiki - G71_G72 cycles.L2 name Mori Seiki - G71_G72 cycles
Mori Seiki MF T6.l2 name Mori Seiki MF T6
Mori Seiki with Stock Stop.L2 name Mori-Seiki w/ Stock stop @ beginning.
Mori Seiki.L2 name Mori Seiki
Mori Seiki2.L2 name Mori Seiki
Okuma.L2 name Okuma
Okuma2.L2 name Okuma
Puma S240.l2 name Puma S240
Taiyo Seiki 3T.l2 name Taiyo Seiki 3T
Yasnac 2000B.L2 name Yasnac 2000B

MPost EDM Post Processors

Agie EDM.E2 name Agie EDM 2 Axis
Charmilles EDM.E2 name Charmilles EDM 2 Axis
CHARMILLES.E2 name Charmilles
Generic EDM.E2 name Generic EDM
HANSVEDT.E2 name Hansvedt EDM
HANSVEDT-COLUMNAR.E2 name HANSVEDT-COLUMNAR.E2
Mitsubishi EDM.E2 name Mitsubishi H Series EDM
Sodick EDM.E2 name Sodick EDM
*Contact local reseller for any custom developed MPost Post Processor requirements*
SPosts – Included in SURFCAM CAM Systems
SPost Mill Post Processors

UNCX01.P75 EXAMPLE - Millturn Post
UNCX01.P80 EXAMPLE - Bridge Mill Post
UNCX01.P85 Dual Table Mill Post
UNCX01.P90 EXAMPLE - 5 Axis Laser Post
UNCX01.P05 Generic CNC with Fanuc 15M
UNCX01.P15 Haas VF-Series with Haas control
UNCX01.P20 Fadal Format One - CNC88 control
UNCX01.P24 OKK with Fanuc 180is control
UNCX01.P28 Kitamura with Fanuc 16IMA control
UNCX01.P34 Mori Seiki with Fanuc 18i control
SPost Lathe Post Processors

UNCL01.P44 Okuma with OSP7000L ctrl
UNCL01.P66 Mori Seiki with Fanuc ctrl
UNCL01.P80 Haas SL with Haas ctrl
UNCL01.P81 Hardinge with Fanuc 18T ctrl
SPost EDM Post Processors

UNCX01.P55 Mitsubishi Wire with M500 ctrl
*Contact your local reseller for any custom developed SPost Post Processor requirements*

System Requirements
Minimum Requirements Operating System: Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Processor: Duo Core II or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Free
Video: 1 GB Windows XP DirectX® 11.0 or higher compatible
display adapter capable of 1024x768 resolution in 32-bit color.
(Note: Integrated graphics cards can degrade performance and
are not recommended.)
DirectX: DirectX 9.0
Pointer: Windows Compatible Mouse
Communications Port: USB
Drive: DVD Drive
Recommended Requirements Operating Systems:
Windows 7 (64-bit)
Windows 8 (64-bit)
Processor: Quad Core
Memory: 8 GB RAM (64-bit)
Hard Disk Space: 4 GB Free
Video: 2 GB Windows XP/7 DirectX 11.0 or higher compatible
display adapter capable of 1280x1024 resolution in 32-bit color
(XP)/ Basic Mode (Win 7)
(Note: Integrated graphics cards can degrade performance and
are not recommended.)
DirectX: DirectX 11.0
Pointer: Windows IntelliMouse Optical Mouse with wheel
Communications Port: USB
Drive: DVD Drive
* Note: SURFCAM is not supported to run on any Mac system *

Language Versions available for SURFCAM 2014

Available Languages English
Chinese - Traditional
Chinese - Simplified
Czech
French
Finnish
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish

Help and Tutorials

Contents Based Help SURFCAM makes it easy to get exactly the help you need, when
you need it. By simply pressing the “F1” key or clicking on the
“Help” button when in a particular menu, SURFCAM will display
help messages appropriate for that operation or function. A
comprehensive database provides links to related topics, insuring
your questions are answered completely.
Get Started Manual This printable manual in SURFCAM will familiarize you with the
steps necessary to begin using SURFCAM effectively in your shop.
With the “Get Started” Manual, you’ll learn the fundamentals of 2-
D and 3-D part design, as well as how to choose and apply tool
paths to machine them. Additional topics include an overview of
the system, part verification (simulated cutting of the part within
SURFCAM) and post-processing of G-Code for specific machine
controls.
SURFCAM Tutorials SURFCAM Tutorials offer a comprehensive look at the full-range of
SURFCAM functionality. Continuously updated and highlighting
the newest SURFCAM features, these videos will aid both
beginning and experienced users in understanding and applying
the features of SURFCAM to their parts.
http://www.surfcam.com/tutorials
Training Guides Learn at your own pace with SURFCAM Training Guides. These
printed training manuals with accompanying files are a perfect
way to learn SURFCAM and Part Modeler software at your own
pace in the convenience of your own home or office.
http://www.surfcam.com/trainingguides
Product Patent Information
TRUEMill®
U.S Patents 7,451,013; 7,577,490; 7,831,332, 8,000,834
International Patents: Canada 2564404; Czech Republic 1745400; France 17547400;
Germany 602005034139.0; Korea 1070714; United Kingdom 1745400
SRM® and Step Reduction Milling®

U.S. Patent 6,704,611
*For more detailed patent information, visit: http://patft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html*

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SURFCAM Options by System

SolidWorks PDO or PDA

2x Advanced Edition O O N/A O O O O S S S S S S

2x Base Edition O O N/A O O O O S S S N/A S N/A

SURFCAM Options by System Level

SolidWorks PDO or PDA

2-Axis Wire EDM

4-Axis Wire EDM

2-Axis A.E. O O N/A O O O O S S S S S S

2-Axis B.E. O O N/A O O O O S S S N/A S N/A

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Standard CAD Features – Included in All Systems

Text/Dimensioning 3D dimensioning in any construction view. Linear, angular, radial, diametric

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File Import Formats SURFCAM (.scprt)

File Export Formats SURFCAM 6 (.scprt)

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Standard CAM Features – Included in All Systems

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SURFCAM System Editions

Note the following capabilities and limitations of this version:

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SURFCAM 2-Axis Base Edition

Machine Datum Allows changing the coordinate system orientation and

Face Mill Face Milling of irregular boundaries with spiral, zig-zag,

Contour Mill unlimited path/island profiles with tool centerline or

Contour 3D Mill a connected set of line-arc-spline elements that do

Pocket Efficient spiral, zig-zag, or zig-only cutting patterns, and

Drill Drill, Countersink, SpotDrill, PeckDrill, ChipBreak, RH

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Pilot Hole Automatic hole-making at Pocket or TRUEMill 2-Axis

Plunge Moves Automatic Plunge, Ramp, Peck Drill, or Helical motion

SURFCAM 2-Axis Advanced Edition

Groove, Automatic toolpath generators professionally machine

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Thread Milling Internal/External Thread Milling of straight or tapered

4- and 5-Axis Drilling Allows 5-Axis hole-making relative to a group of lines or

High Speed Automatic radius generation at all sharp corners in a

Pattern Slicing Z-Range filter provides automatic toolpath segmentation

4- and 5-Axis Trim excess material from the edge or periphery of a

CView Machining 4-Axis or 5-Axis indexing with toolpath graphics relative

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Hole Processing & Allows programming and post processing of multiple

SURFCAM 3-Axis Base Edition

Z-Rough Efficiently perform Z-level roughing of any collection of

Auto-Rough Efficient Z-Level multi-pass breakup of any 3-Axis

3-Axis Cut Machine along flow lines of any 3D doubly-curved

Z-Finish Perform waterline finish cuts on an entire model with

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Flat Surface Milling Automatic 2-Axis Pocketing or Contouring toolpaths on

Project Project 2-Axis Pocket or 2-Axis Contour toolpaths onto

Planar Machining Machine any collection of surfaces in any fixed direction

Contour 3D Machining along any collection of 3D curves or along the

Construction View All 3-Axis toolpath generators function in like fashion in

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SURFCAM 3-Axis Advanced Edition

Step Reduction (SRM™) patented multiple tool progressive roughing

Plunge-Rough Rough cut any collection of surfaces using end-cutting

Adaptive Rough Adaptive Rough is an advanced roughing strategy that

HSM Constant 3D Maintains equal scallop height producing spiral in-out or

HSM Steep/Shallow Generates Constant 3D Offset and Z-Finish slices based-

HSM Pencil Cut Multi-pass cutting along surface intersections where

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ProEngineer (.prt, .prt., .asm. .asm) Version 16 - Wildfire 5 – Creo Version2