CAD Plug-In with Milling and Turning Modules
MecSoft’s AlibreCAM 2020 integrates with Alibre Design and Atom 3D from Alibre Inc. With just one interface to learn, users will experience many feature improvements in 2 ½, 3, 4 & 5 Axis machining, as well as a number of productivity and user interface enhancements.
Posted: March 20, 2020
MecSoft Corporation (Irvine, CA) has released AlibreCAM 2020, a fully integrated CAM add-in for Alibre Design and Atom 3D from Alibre Inc. It includes a Milling as well as a Turning module.
The AlibreCAM software plug-in runs completely inside of Alibre Design 3D CAD software (Versions 2018 and 2019) and merges Alibre Design’s parametric modeling with the machining capabilities of VisualCAM.
AlibreCAM runs seamlessly within the Alibre Design user interface, providing users with just one interface to learn. Toolpaths can be automatically updated when your model changes, saving you even more valuable time.
Release highlights include:
- New G-code editor module for previewing and editing G-code files
- New Profile-Nesting module for nesting profile toolpaths
- New Mill-Turn module for C axis mill programming on a lathe
- Fixtures – Ability to define fixtures in all CAM toolpaths
- Numerous features and feature improvements in 2 ½, 3, 4 & 5 Axis machining
- Simulation – Taper tool holder collision as well as fixture collision detection
- Other Productivity and User Interface enhancements
- Free demo software downloads of AlibreCAM 2020 can be requested here.
