3D CAM and Nesting Software
Program complex 3D cutting with automated toolpaths, collision control, and full machine simulation.
Almacam 5-Axis is an advanced CAD/CAM solution dedicated to programming complex 3D cutting machines using laser, plasma, and waterjet technologies—regardless of the number of machine axes. It combines automated programming, machine modeling, toolpath calculation, collision avoidance, and full 3D simulation in one integrated environment.
From importing a 3D CAD model to generating the final CNC program and workshop documentation, Almacam 5-Axis automates the critical stages of multi-axis cutting preparation. The software analyzes part geometry, models the complete cutting machine and its kinematics, automatically generates part support tooling, calculates optimized cutting trajectories, and validates the process before production.
Designed for complex 3D parts and sophisticated cutting cells, Almacam 5-Axis helps manufacturers reduce programming and setup time, secure multi-axis operations, improve cutting accuracy, and reduce operational risks.
Key features
Import complex 3D CAD models and automatically analyse part geometry to identify cutting contours and prepare multi-axis cutting operations. This reduces manual geometry preparation and accelerates programming of formed, stamped, hydroformed, and complex 3D components.
Create a realistic digital model of the 5-axis cutting machine, including its kinematics and working environment. Almacam can also automatically generate fixtures and support tooling from the CAD model to securely position complex 3D parts during cutting.
Automatically calculate optimized 5-axis cutting trajectories and operation sequences. Toolpath smoothing, safe avoidance movements, and collision detection help maintain continuous motion while preventing interference between the cutting tool, part, and machine.
Simulate the complete cutting process before production to validate accessibility, collisions, machine movements, and speed limits. Once validated, automatically generate the CNC cutting program and workshop documentation required for production.
Benefits
Use cases
Program difficult formed and three-dimensional parts where cutting contours require continuous multi-axis tool orientation. Aerospace Complex-Part Cutting Program and validate complex multi-axis cutting operations with controlled tool orientation, collision avoidance, and full machine simulation.
Cut profiles, openings, holes, and complex contours on formed components using laser, plasma, or waterjet technologies. Automotive Formed-Part Trimming Automate 5-axis trimming, holes, openings, and contour cutting on stamped, pressed, and hydroformed automotive components.
Automatically create support tooling and fixtures from the CAD model for parts that require accurate positioning during cutting.
Model machine kinematics, calculate safe trajectories, simulate the complete process, and validate programs before sending them to production.
Program difficult formed and three-dimensional parts where cutting contours require continuous multi-axis tool orientation. Aerospace Complex-Part Cutting Program and validate complex multi-axis cutting operations with controlled tool orientation, collision avoidance, and full machine simulation.
Cut profiles, openings, holes, and complex contours on formed components using laser, plasma, or waterjet technologies. Automotive Formed-Part Trimming Automate 5-axis trimming, holes, openings, and contour cutting on stamped, pressed, and hydroformed automotive components.
Automatically create support tooling and fixtures from the CAD model for parts that require accurate positioning during cutting.
Model machine kinematics, calculate safe trajectories, simulate the complete process, and validate programs before sending them to production.
Program difficult formed and three-dimensional parts where cutting contours require continuous multi-axis tool orientation. Aerospace Complex-Part Cutting Program and validate complex multi-axis cutting operations with controlled tool orientation, collision avoidance, and full machine simulation.
Cut profiles, openings, holes, and complex contours on formed components using laser, plasma, or waterjet technologies. Automotive Formed-Part Trimming Automate 5-axis trimming, holes, openings, and contour cutting on stamped, pressed, and hydroformed automotive components.
Automatically create support tooling and fixtures from the CAD model for parts that require accurate positioning during cutting.
Model machine kinematics, calculate safe trajectories, simulate the complete process, and validate programs before sending them to production.
Compatibility
BLM
Cyberstep
Koike
Lyonstek
Mazak
Mecanumeric
Microstep
Nippei
NTC
Penta-Chutian
Prima
Tamari Industry
TCI
Trumpf
Wardjet
Weihong
Yawei
BLM
Cyberstep
Koike
Lyonstek
Mazak
Mecanumeric
Microstep
Nippei
NTC
Penta-Chutian
Prima
Tamari Industry
TCI
Trumpf
Wardjet
Weihong
Yawei
BLM
Cyberstep
Koike
Lyonstek
Mazak
Mecanumeric
Microstep
Nippei
NTC
Penta-Chutian
Prima
Tamari Industry
TCI
Trumpf
Wardjet
Weihong
Yawei
FAQ
Common questions
Almacam 5-Axis is advanced CAD/CAM software for programming complex 3D cutting machines. It supports multi-axis cutting applications using laser, plasma, and waterjet technologies, from 3D CAD import to machine-ready CNC program generation.
Almacam 5-Axis can program formed, stamped, pressed, hydroformed, moulded, and other complex three-dimensional parts requiring trimming, holes, openings, slots, or profile cutting on multiple faces.
No. Almacam is designed for complex 3D cutting machines regardless of the exact number of machine axes. The machine kinematics and available movements are modeled according to the specific equipment configuration.
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