3D Stock modelling
The 3D rappresentation is the effective result of all toolpath movements applied to the stock model.
Is eCam for me?
Ecam is designed to speed up the g-code generation for simple part.
In short, if most of your production consist in simple component, and you feel common cad/cam are an overkill for your jobs, give a try to eCam, probably it will fit your needs.
How eCam is different?
ECam combines features of CAD/CAM system with typical features of conversational programming.
Take a look at quickstartFeatures
Fast Shapes
Is possible define the most common and recurrent geometry profile by just insert some parameters.
Timeline
See at glance , what operations are taking most of the machining time.
Setup Sheet
Create documentation for the shop floor with a click. Containing all the information to setup.
Toolpath Simulation
Control the animation speed. It shows the current position and the current values of feed and speed.
2D and 3D model import
Import existing 2D geometries and 3D models from several format files.
Tool store
A tool can habe multiple set of cutting data, one set for each stock raw material.
Thread Table
ECam comes with an internal thread database , covering most of common thread family.
Easy G-Code Customization
use a simple system to post process the toolpath into g-code , no coding experience is required.
Family operations
If the linked geometry is changed, all the child operations are updated consequently.
Basic Cad Editor
Basic set of cad tools. Useful to adjust imported cad geometries or to draw simple shapes.
Logical operation sorting
The operations are sorted in a logical way, by default. Change this sorting with drag & drop.
Summary of used tool
Click on this button to get a fast overview of all used tools in current project.
Adaptive Roughing (Optional Module)
A "must have" feature if you need to work mild steel or inox material.
Overhang
Create slot-t safely with just a couple of parameter.
Thread Milling
Select the thread type from dropdown button. Select compatible thread mill.
Engraving
Engrave 2D geometries or plain text. Select single line or True Type font. Linear or circular disposition.
Machining operations
Face milling, external contouring, pocketing chamfering, cut operation, side milling
Chamfering Operation
Active CHAMFERING operation and set chamfer depth. No other setting needed.
Drilling operations for C-Axis
Center Drill, Drill, Reamering, Chamfering Tapping, Counterbore
Lathe Axis Y operations
Process axis y machining operations
3D Toolpath
Basic surface roughing and finishing operation available.
Indexed machining
With the tool orientation feature is possible works with 3+1 or 3+2 machines or any machine that permit to move the tool orientation.
Face turning
Add a face turning operation. If needed set the front chamfer or fillet.
Reverse tool direction on vertical wall
To reduce tool vibration is necessary reverse the tool direction on vertical wall.
Fast Shape for v-shape and rectangular groove
Define standard groove geometry inserting just some parameter.
Tool Plunge Mode
Work safe, the profile is compensated with the admissible tool plunge angle.
Fillet on sharp corner
Define a minimium corner fillet radius. The profile will be adjusted automatically.
Tool nose radius compensation
Profile is compensated also with selected tool nose radius.
Quickstart
MENU > MILL > NEW SETUP > Vertical mill
In this screen you can :
- Select machine
- Define program Name and number
- Select Origin ( G54 , G55 , .. )
- Define Absoulte disengagement coordinate
Press OK when done.
- Select raw material . This is needed to get correct cutting default data parameters
- Select stock type shape ( square, cylinder, hexagon or define stock profile with cad entities )
- Define stock dimension and position
- Press OK when done
- For face milling, the area to machine is defined by stock dimension
- Activate Finishing and Chamfering child operations
- Set 2 mm as chamfer depth value , in chamfering operation
- You can see in timeline now are visible 3 operations ( roughing - finishing - chamfer)
- Press OK
- To add a pocket operation MENU > MILL > Pocket > Regular Polygon
- Define the polygon properties
- Press OK
- Optionally you can select a different tool, by clicking on tool combo box.
- The operation will be recalculated for new tool
Once the toolpath is generated, you can :
- Create the g-code file
- Play the toolpath simulation
- Create the setup sheet
- From MENU > GENERATE to open the generation dialog.
- If customization of g-code is needed , press [EDIT MACHINE] , here documentation for post processor
- Press [GENERATE] and the g-code file will open.
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- Take a look at the post-processor documentation to see how customize g-code
eCam pricing
Clear pricing system
700
Lifetime
PRO
- All the light version features
- + Adaptive Strategy
- + Live tool support
- + Indexed Axis support
250
Lifetime
Light Version
- Common Features
- Mill features
- Lathe features
FAQ
Read the frequently asked question
This is a relatively new software . Thanks to users feedback it's becoming more stable. But new bugs can be created at every release.
Every machine can interpreter the same g-code in different way.
You need to understand clearly the meaning of the generate g-code and your responsibility check the compatibilty with your machine.
Make some dry-run test before start cutting real material, check the generate g-code step by step.
14 days full working trial
Only for: Win7 , Win8, Win10 , Win11
( X64 system only , 32 bit pc are not supported)
User agreement
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