Programming a complex part shouldn’t swallow your entire day. Yet creating safe, efficient tool‑paths is often an hours‑long grind of strategy selection, parameter tweaking and simulation reruns.
AI‑powered CAM automation changes that.
What is it?
CAM Assist by CloudNC uses AI to generate toolpaths in minutes by analysing your entire setup holistically. It evaluates multiple machining strategies based on your setup, then selects a practical approach. You stay in control, with the freedom to edit or override as needed, while CAM Assist handles the heavy lifting.
Why it matters
- Up to 80% time saved on programming, based on real‑world benchmarks.
- More consistent results - every programmer starts from the same high‑quality baseline.
- Faster quotes - accurate cycle‑time estimates mean responding to RFQs in hours, not days.
- Higher machine utilisation -Faster programming means less spindle downtime and quicker turnaround to the shop floor.
How does it work?
- Open your part in Fusion, Mastercam or NX.
- Click. CAM Assist analyses part and setup(s), selects tools and strategies, and builds a complete operations tree.
- Review & tweak - adjust tooling, parameters or sequencing if needed.
- Simulate & post as normal.
Behind the button is reinforcement learning technology trained on billions of machining scenarios - factoring in geometry, tooling, machine tool configuration, material, fixturing, and strategy. It uses this experience to propose high-quality toolpaths fast, while keeping you firmly in control.
Curious? Book a live demo at www.cloudnc.com/cam-assist
