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FeatureCAM: CNC programming software with advanced automation to help make parts faster

What is Fusion 360 with FeatureCAM?

Fusion 360 with FeatureCAM® software helps manufacturers to automate CNC programming. It includes access to FeatureCAM Ultimate, PartMaker, Fusion 360, Fusion Team, and HSMWorks to help you:

  • Standardize CAM programming across your team

  • Make better use of your CNC machinery

  • Reduce programming times and increase consistency

Why use Fusion 360 with FeatureCAM?

Program parts faster

Automate your workflow from design to NC code and start machining sooner.

Built-in intelligence

Simplify the machining of feature-rich parts with automated feature recognition.

Comprehensive machine support

Use the same CAM software tool to program all your CNC machinery with ease.

What can you do using Fusion 360 with FeatureCAM

Standardize CAM automation and minimize errors

FeatureCAM uses manufacturing knowledge to intelligently make decisions, produce results, and eliminate repetition. Manufacturers can standardize best practices and quality standards, and promote repeatability between all employees using the same setup.

Produce NC code for a wide range of machine types

Get more from 3-axis to 5-axis mills, lathes, turn-mills, Swiss lathes, and wire EDMs. Use simulation tools to visualize programming within your machining envelope.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Fusion 360 with FeatureCAM is CAM software used to automate the generation of CNC machining code. It is typically used to program 3- and 5-axis CNC mills, as well as lathes, turn-mill and mill-turn machines, multi-tasking machines, and wire EDMs. A subscription to Fusion 360 with FeatureCAM also includes access to PartMaker. PartMaker is CAM software with advanced capabilities specifically designed to program Swiss-lathes.

Reporting:
Product usage reporting

  • See an aggregate summary of how many people are using each product and version, and the overall frequency of use.

Administration & Security:
2-step verification

  • Add another layer of security to user accounts.

Bulk import and assign

  • Upload a CSV file to add and assign a large number of users at once.

Support & Adoption Services:
8×5 live support

  • Contact an Autodesk specialist for help during your local business hours.

Collaboration:
Autodesk Drive

  • Store, preview, and share design data securely.

Shared views

  • Share work with stakeholders quickly and securely.

Click here to see full list of plan features and frequently asked questions.

PowerMill Standard provides CAM programming capabilities including 2.5D milling, basic turning, 3-axis, 3+2 programming, as well as the ability to simulate and verify toolpaths using virtual machine simulation.  
 
PowerMill Ultimate builds on this by offering additional capabilities including simultaneous 5-axis machining, offline robot programming, automated electrode production, hybrid manufacturing and dedicated toolpaths for the production of ports, blades, blisk and impellers.