Key features of Fusion with PowerMill

PowerMill uses 64-bit, multi-threading technology to complete common CAM programming tasks faster, even on large, complex parts consisting of surfaces, solids or meshes. Faster processing times mean you can start machining sooner or explore alternative solutions. (video: 2:46 min.)

Choose from a range of roughing strategies to remove material quickly and efficiently. Advanced options allow you to configure the toolpath to suit your specific tool type and material, helping maintain constant tool load and maximise cutter life. (video: 3:14 min.)

Access a vast library of finishing and rest-finishing toolpaths for increased programming flexibility. Achieve exceptional levels of precision and surface finish using advanced settings that suit your specific CNC machine, resulting in parts that require little to no manual polishing. (video: 3:01 min.)

Choose from a range of toolpaths designed to accurately identify and efficiently remove unmachined stock from previous operations or cutting tools. (video: 2 min.)

Use powerful toolpath editing options to make global or localised changes to toolpaths without the need for lengthy recalculations. Choose to delete, limit, reverse, reorder, combine or divide entire toolpaths or individual segments using different selection methods. (video: 2:42 min.)

Use separate machining setups to help manage how you cut parts, resulting in faster CAM programming and fewer mistakes. Set default values for setup parameters such as model location, collision checking against fixturing, output workplane, CNC machine and more. (video: 1:52 min.) 

Precisely control how the cutting tool enters and exits material with a large range of lead and link options. Choose whether to update the entire toolpath or individual links. (video: 1:32 min.)

Reduce overall machining times by excluding flat regions when calculating finishing toolpaths, then machine those regions using separate toolpaths and flat bottomed cutting tools. (video: 1:21 min.)

Automatically add fillets to all internal corners on the current 3D model, to allow the creation of safer toolpaths that increase tool life and help to avoid tool breakages. (video: 1:56 min.)

Streamline the identification, programming and drilling of holes. Choose from a range of cycle types and tool retraction options to create safe and efficicent NC code for use with 3-axis and 3+2 machinery.

Build a searchable database of cutting tools and share with your team for greater consistency. Define tool and holder geometry, including standard cutters and customised form tools. Automatically calculate feeds and speeds based on stock material.

Use the rotary axes of your machine to access undercuts and other difficult-to-reach features in a single setup. Alternatively, use shorter, more rigid tool assemblies combined with more aggressive feeds and speeds to improve quality and reduce cycle times. (video: 2:08 min.)

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Experience a finishing strategy that automatically finds all flat regions within a CAD model, then machines them with a single, 5-axis toolpath. Use with flat bottomed cutting tools. (video: 1:40 min.)

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Machine the most challenging parts safely and efficiently with simultaneous 4- and 5-axis machining. Choose from a suite of dedicated multi-axis strategies and tool-axis controls to finely control the motion of your 4- and 5-axis CNC machinery. (video: 3:22 min.)

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Make changes to the 5-axis motion of your toolpaths using a range of intelligent edits. Change the tool orientation in local regions or apply smooth interpolations between others to avoid erratic motion that could compromise surface finish. (video: 2:49 min.)

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Automatically identify and avoid any collisions or near-misses involving the cutting tool and workpiece. Use the rotary axes of your machine to safely and smoothly tilt the tool away and avoid costly mistakes. (video: 56 sec.)

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Use a 3D model of your 5-axis CNC machine tool to select the best tool-axis orientation to machine parts safely and efficiently. Dynamic drag handles and visual feedback help identify collisions and axis over-travel to speed up CAM programming. (video: 1:21 min.)

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Access dedicated probing routines to measure 3D surface geometry with spindle mounted touch probes. Use resulting measurements to simplify part setup and monitor the quality of machined parts throughout the machining process. Produce inspection reports and share via Autodesk Drive. (video: 2:06 min.)

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Use this dedicated interface to streamline the offline programming of industrial robots for additive and subtractive applications. Simulate and optimise your toolpaths using an accurate 3D model of your robot to reduce axis singularities and over-travel. (video: 2:55 min.)

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Automate the design, manufacture, inspection and electrical-discharge manufacturing burning of electrodes. Use customisable machining templates to automate the production of families of electrodes for increased process consistency and to help avoid mistakes happening on the shop floor. (video: 2:46 min.)

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Create, control and simulate deposition strategies for driving high-rate additive processes, such as Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF). Combine additive and subtractive toolpaths to enable hybrid manufacturing workflows using suitable CNC machinery. (video: 2:42 min.)

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Simplify the CAM programming of blisks, integrally bladed rotorsblades and impellers with dedicated 5-axis machining strategies. Roughing and finishing strategies use advanced tool-axis smoothing, resulting in safe and predictable machine motion and exceptional surface finish. (video: 1:37 min.)

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Access specialised 3-axis and 5-axis machining strategies to automate the CAM programming of engine ports and manifolds. Use advanced toolpath controls to regulate surface finish and improve the flow of fluid/gas resulting in optimal part performance.

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Produce cutter-friendly toolpaths to mill the deep ribs and slots commonly found in moulds and dies. Toolpath offsets are optimised to maintain a constant tool load, prolonging tool life and reducing the risk of tool failure. Use as a low-cost alternative to EDM.

Simulate your 3- and 5-axis toolpaths using a 3D digital twin of your CNC machine. Avoid costly downstream problems by visualising machine motion in a virtual environment to fix problems, including machine over-travel, axis reversals and more. (video: 1:46 min.)

Simulate the removal of material from a virtual stock piece. Use advanced analysis tools to identify un-machined stock with different colours. Instantly highlight any gouges involving the cutting tool or collisions with the tool holder for increased peace of mind. (video: 1:16 min.)

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Access a range of advanced options to analyse toolpath behaviour to predict the quality of your CNC machined parts. Instantly visualise defects that could be caused by undesirable rotary axis motion. Experiment with different feeds and speeds to simulate the impact on surface finish.

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Carry out detailed safety checks of entire projects, including toolpaths and NC programmes. PowerMill uses background processing to check for gouges, collisions and more, meaning you can continue part programming to save you time and increase confidence in the safety of your NC programmes.

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Quickly transfer your NC programmes, CAD model, stock definition, tooling, datums and other important data to third-party verification software for more in-depth analysis and added peace of mind.

Included in a subscription to PowerMill, the Viewer improves cross-team collaboration by allowing extended team members to open PowerMill projects. Use the viewer to review toolpaths, confirm datum locations, check tool assemblies, check for machine collisions and more. (video: 1:26 min.)

Import common CAD file types from mainstream design systems, including surfaces, solids or meshes. PowerMill excels at handling poor quality data, meaning you can instantly start creating high-quality toolpaths and NC code without wasting time fixing models.

Embed your machining best practices into templates, macros and toolbars that can automate common tasks. Share these with new workers to help them become more productive and free up experienced workers to handle more valuable projects.

Rapidly output high-quality NC code for your CNC machine and NC controller. PowerMill includes a large library of editable post-processors that you can configure to meet your needs. For more advanced customisation, additional support can be provided through our network of global resellers.

Automatically produce 2D setup sheets to help communicate critical information with machine operators and other project stakeholders. Share details about models, fixturing, tooling, datums and toolpath feeds and speeds to avoid mistakes and allow critical decisions to be made quickly.

Securely store key PowerMill data in the cloud and share with internal and external members of your team for improved project collaboration. Use password protection to manage access across your team and keep your data and intellectual property safe.