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BobCAD-CAM V21 Express CAD/CAM Software

The V21 Express Bundle provides a powerful tool set to get your workshop up and running
fast and proficient. V21 Express is easy to use and affordable enough for any workshop!

  • 2D/3D CAD/CAM
  • Easy to Use
  • Affordable

V21 Express Bundle

Machine Compatibility: Mill, Lathe, Routers, Laser, Plasma, Waterjet

Version 21 with powerful CAD wireframe, surface and solids technology, provides the ability to accept files from external systems for user friendly machining operations and 2D/3D part making. Version 21 proves that advanced CAD-CAM software can be powerful and loaded with part making functionality, yet still easy to use while also being affordable enough for any workshop! From basic 2D machining operations to model design and mold making BobCAD-CAM Version 21 provides you the toolpath and G-code to cut your parts. The following list of features has been added to give you an idea of what Version 21 can do for your design & manufacturing requirements.

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FEATURES

File Import

  • DXF Import
  • SolidWorks file support
  • IGES Import
  • Parasolids file support
  • STEP Import
  • AutoCAD DWG Import (including surfaces & solids)
  • Rhino CAD 3DM Import
  • SAT/ACIS File Import
  • DGN (Early BobCAD file format)

Surface Creation

  • Rectangular & Circular Plane
  • Planar
  • Extrude Curve
  • Extrude Surface (with or without draft angles)
  • Revolved
  • 3-Edge
  • 4-Edge
  • Sweep
  • Cross Section
  • Skin Surface
  • Multi-Sided Patch
  • Extend Surface function

CAD & Solid Modelling

  • CAD-2D & 3D Design with wireframe, surfaces & primitive solids
  • Surface & solid model verification
  • Solid Edit-Boolean Operations – Union, difference & intersection
  • Independent/Constant & Variable radius filleting
  • Independent & Constant chamfering
  • Automatic "Erase Doubles" geometry cleanup
  • Automatic Stitch surfaces to solid
  • Automatic Un-Stitch surfaces from solid
  • Project text and geometry onto surfaces
  • Offset Surface & Solid
  • Automatic Hole removal
  • Font spacing
  • Solid Model rendering

Toolpath & Machining Operations

  • Definition boundary machining
  • Auto CUT, CUT Single & CUT ALL machining options
  • 3-Axis Solid or Surface Toolpath wizard for high speed machining
  • Solid part rendering
  • Isolation Surface Machining
  • Use Full Part & To Part Edge toolpath options

CAM & Communications

  • RS 232 Communications – Fully Customisable by the operator
  • DNC Communications - Fully Customisable by the operator
  • HPGL Output
  • Post Processor Configurations - Fully Customisable by the operator
  • Post Processor Library – Available to all customers at no extra charge
  • Customisable CAM Menus
  • Customisable Drill Cycles
  • Customisable Tool Library
  • Customisable Tool Boxes & Icons
  • Graphical Tool Rendering
  • G-Code Editor
  • Colour Coded NC Codes – Operator Definable
 

2-Axis Milling

  • Pocketing with island avoidance or Taperight Wall
  • Automatic Spiral & Horizontal toolpath
  • Profiling - Open & Closed Shapes
    • Automatic Profile Wizard including variable linear and radial approach & depart.
    • Automatic cutter compensation included
  • Engraving with solid fonts, true type fonts and Single Line Fonts
  • Bolthole Patterns – Grid & Circular
  • Planar, Radial & Spiral Toolpath Creation Wizards for solid models and Surface roughing and finishing.

3-Axis Milling

  • Horizontal Z-Axis Roughing
  • Horizontal Z-Axis Finishing
  • Spiral Z-Axis Roughing
  • Spiral Z-Axis Finishing
  • Surface Roughing – Skin Surface, Revolved Surface, Swept Surface, Ruled Surfaces, Radial Surfaces
  • Surface Finishing – Skin Surface, Revolved Surface, Swept Surface, Ruled Surfaces, Radial Surfaces
  • Spiral Skin Surface Toolpath
  • Gears Creation & Machining
  • Clean Circle – Roughing & Finishing
  • Project Text Onto Surfaces – Roughing and Finishing
  • Project Text To Curves – Roughing & Finishing
  • Surface Machine Around Raised Text – Roughing & Finishing
  • Direct Surface Toolpath To Wireframe

4-Axis Milling

  • 4th Axis Indexing
  • 4th Axis Rotary

2-Axis Lathe

  • Customisable Tool Library
  • Roughing
  • Finishing
  • Grooving
  • Slotting
  • Facing
  • Collision Detection
  • Diameter Programming
  • NC/G-Code Generation

Verification

  • Solid NC Verification/Part Simulation
  • NC Code Backplot
  • Run Time Estimator

Hole Making

  • Drilling
  • Tapping
  • Boring
  • Reverse Boring
  • Peck Drilling
  • Reaming

Macros

  • Scripting Capability
  • Create & Record Operations
  • Script Library

Training

  • Complete Training Manual