Computer-aided manufacturing
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is the process of using software to translate your model (which you created with Computer-aided design) into a version the target machine can understand. Effectively, we write instructions that a machine can understand to fabricate your design. Some CAM software also function as machine control. That is, certain software can be used to generate instructions from a design in addition to moving machine parts and modifying settings.
List of CAM software
Certain machines require very specific software while other machines allow for a variety of software when creating instructions. CAM software used in DaBL include:
Type | Machine | Software |
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2D | ULS PLS4.75 Laser Cutter | Universal Control Panel |
2D | GCC Jaguar VLX Vinyl Cutter | GreatCut4 |
3D | Bantam Tools PCB Mill | Bantam Tools Software |
3D | Type A Series 1 Pro 3D printer | Ultimaker Cura |
3D | Prusa I3 MK3S 3D Printer | Ultimaker Cura / PrusaSlicer |
3D | Formlabs Form1+ Resin 3D Printer | PreForm |
You can learn how to use many of the CAM software above and the machines associated with them in our Certification Workshops.