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RhinoCAM

RhinoCAM is a CAM Software plug-in that runs completely inside of Rhinoceros 7/8 (Windows only).
RhinoCAM marries the power of Rhino’s freeform modeling with the legendary CAM functionality of VisualCAM to bring you a product of unrivaled capability.

With seamless and complete integration RhinoCAM, acts and feels like you are working with Rhino when generating CNC programs. RhinoCAM is also fully associative to any geometry changes within Rhino.

RhinoCAM includes modules for MILL, TURN, NEST, MESH & ART

Configurations

RhinoCAM CAM software comes in 5 different configurations to suit the varied machining needs of our customers.

RhinoCAM Xpress (XPR)

This is a general purpose program tailored for hobbyists, makers and students. Ideal for getting started with CAM programming. Includes 2 & 3 axis machining methods. Packed with sufficiently powerful manufacturing methods this easy to use package is not only effective but also attractively priced for the budget conscious or entry level buyer. This module includes the NEST and ART free of cost.

RhinoCAM Standard (STD)

This is a general purpose machining program targeted at the general machinist. This product is ideal for the rapid-prototyping, hobby and educational markets where ease of use is a paramount requirement. Includes 2-1/2 Axis, 3 Axis and Drilling machining methods. This module includes the TURN, NEST and ART free of cost.

RhinoCAM Expert (EXP)

This configuration allows 4th Axis Indexed and continuous roughing and finishing operations to be created. Curve based continuous machining such as 4 Axis Facing, Pocketing, Profiling & Engraving as well as Surface/solids/meshes based machining such as Roughing, Finishing and Curve Projection machining are available. This configuration includes all of the functionality included in the STD configuration. This module includes the TURN, NEST and ART free of cost.

RhinoCAM Professional (PRO)

This powerful package is ideal for mold, die and tooling, wood working rapid-prototyping and general machining markets. This product boasts of powerful toolpath generation strategies coupled with tools for efficiently controlling the cutting tool for detailed machining capabilities, while not sacrificing ease of use. Suitable for demanding users with sophisticated manufacturing requirements. This product configuration includes all of the functionality included in the EXP configuration described above. This module includes the TURN, NEST and ART free of cost.

RhinoCAM Premium (PRE)

This package includes our new 5 Axis continuous machining functionality. Suitable for highly sophisticated machining requirements such as aerospace, advanced mold making and woodworking industry, this package includes such machining methods such as surface normal machining, swarf machining and surface flow machining. The package in addition includes all the functionality found in the PRO configuration described above. This module includes the TURN, NEST and ART free of cost.

RhinoCAM Vs. VisualCAD/CAM

RhinoCAMVisualCAD/CAM
Best ForUsers:
General machinists; woodworkers; jewelry & craft manufacturers, metal workers

Small and medium-sized businesses
Users:
Beginners; students; hobbyists; shop floor machinists; general machinists

Small and medium-sized businesses
Modeling Capability2-D modeling, Free-form 3D NURBS & Mesh modeling2D modeling &  3D Mesh modeling
Models IncludedMILL
TURN
NEST
ART
MESH
MILL
TURN
NEST
ART
MESH
# of Axes for Milling2-1/2 axis, 3 axis, 3+2 axis, 4 axis, 5 axis continuous2-1/2 axis, 3 axis, 3+2 axis, 4 axis, 5 axis continuous
# of Axes for Turning2 axis2 axis
Needs Additional ProductsYes
(Rhinoceros 7/ 8)
No
(Includes VisualCAD)
Post-processors IncludedYesYes
On CloudNoNo
Built-in VersioningNoNo
Subscription ModelNoNo
Available on MacNoNo
FreeMILLYesYes
Annual Maintenance SubscriptionYesYes
Annual ReleasesYesYes
Modeler Price Range$Free (Included)

What’s New in 2024 for RhinoCAM & VisualCAD/CAM!
RhinoCAM 2024 ART Module Quick Start
RhinoCAM 2024: Introduction to 4 Axis Machining
RhinoCAM 2024: Introduction to 3 Axis Machining
RhinoCAM 2024: Introduction to 2½ Machining
RhinoCAM 2024 MESH Module Quick Start
RhinoCAM 2024: Milling Quick Start Guide
RhinoCAM 2024 Automatic Feature Machining (AFM) Quick Start
RhinoCAM 2024 Rectangular Nesting Quick Start

RhinoCAM 2024 True Shape Nesting Quick Start

RhinoCAM Features

RhinoCAM comes in 5 different configurations to suit the various needs of our customers. These are Express (XPR), Standard (STD), Expert (EXP), Professional (PRO) & Premium (PRE). The features found in each of these configurations are tabulated below.

  • MILLING
  • TURNING
  • COMMON TO MILL & TURN
  • ARTISTIC MODELING
  • PARTS NESTING
  • OTHER FEATURES
2 1/2-AXIS MILLINGXPRSTDEXPPROPRE
Pocketing
Profiling
Facing 
Engraving 
V-Carving 
V-Carve Roughing  
2-1/2 Axis Feature Detection 
2-1/2 Axis Feature Machining 
2-1/2 Axis Roughing 
High Speed Pocketing 
Chamfering  
Hole Profiling 
Hole Pocketing  
T-Slot Milling 
Slot Milling 
Thread Milling  
Drag Knife Cutting 
Re-Machining   
Saw Machining   
3 AXIS MILLINGXPRSTDEXPPROPRE
Horizontal Roughing 
Parallel Finishing 
3 Axis Feature Detection 
3 Axis Feature Machining 
Horizontal Finishing  
Radial Machining  
Spiral Machining  
Clear Flats Machining   
Plunge Roughing    
Horizontal Re-roughing    
Plunge Re-roughing    
Projection Pocketing    
3D Offset Profiling    
3D Offset Pocketing    
Pencil Tracing    
Valley Re-Machining    
Plateau Machining   
Steep Area Parallel Machining    
Horizontal Hill Machining    
Curve Machining    
Between 2 Curves Machining    
Reverse Post Machining   
4 AXIS MILLINGXPRSTDEXPPROPRE
4 Axis Indexed Machining  
4 Axis Auto Multiple Indexing  
4 Axis Continuous Facing  
4 Axis Continuous Pocketing  
4 Axis Continuous Profiling  
4 Axis Continuous Engraving  
4 Axis Parallel Roughing  
4 Axis Parallel Finishing  
4 Axis Radial Finishing  
4 Axis Projection Pocketing  
4 Axis Drive Surface Machining (True 4 Axis)  
5 AXIS MILLINGXPRSTDEXPPROPRE
5 Axis Indexed Machining   
5 Axis Curve Projection Machining    
5 Axis Continuous Flow Curve Machining    
5 Axis Between 2 Curves Machining    
5 Axis Drive Curve Machining    
5 Axis Surface Normal Machining    
5 Axis Swarf Machining    
4 AXIS MILLINGXPRSTDEXPPROPRE
4 Axis Indexed Machining  
4 Axis Auto Multiple Indexing  
4 Axis Continuous Facing  
4 Axis Continuous Pocketing  
4 Axis Continuous Profiling  
4 Axis Continuous Engraving  
4 Axis Parallel Roughing  
4 Axis Parallel Finishing  
4 Axis Radial Finishing  
4 Axis Projection Pocketing  
4 Axis Drive Surface Machining (True 4 Axis)  
HOLE MAKINGXPRSTDEXPPROPRE
Automatic Hole Selection, Sorting
Drilling
Tapping 
Boring 
Reverse Boring 
User Defined Cycles 
4 Axis Drilling  
4 Axis Tapping  
4 Axis Boring  
4 Axis Reverse Boring  
TOOLSXPRSTDEXPPROPRE
Standard Tools (Ball, Flat, C Rad., Vee, Drill)
Advanced Tools (Taper,Tap,Bore,R.Bore) 
Form Tools 
Stepped Tools 
Analytical Holder Collision Detection   
TOOLPATH EDITINGXPRSTDEXPPROPRE
Toolpath Graphical Viewing
Toolpath Graphical Editing   
Toolpath Instancing   
Toolpath Arc Fitting   
POWER FEATURESXPRSTDEXPPROPRE
Avoid Regions 
Predefined Regions 
Default Knowledge Base 
Machine Control Operation 
Cabinet Design Decomposition 
Rotate Table Setups  
Multiple Setups   
Fixture Offset Programming   
Check Surface Boundary Creation   
Tool Silhouette Boundary Creation   
Tool Double Contact Boundary Creation   
Tool Holder Collision Boundary Creation   

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2 AXIS TURNINGXPRSDTEXPPROPRE
Roughing
Finishing
Groove Roughing
Groove Finishing
Threading
Follow Curve Finishing
Parting Off
Groove Finishing
AXIAL HOLE MAKINGXPRSDTEXPPROPRE
Drilling
Tapping
Boring
Reverse Boring

CUTTING SIMULATIONXPRSDTEXPPROPRE
Toolpath Animation
Cut Material Simulation
Advanced Cut Material Simulation
Visual Holder Collision Detection
Part-Stock Comparison
Machine Tool Simulation (MILL Only)
POST PROCESSOR GENERATORXPRSDTEXPPROPRE
Customizable Post Generator
Simulate Cycles
Arc Output
Helix Output
Spiral Output
5 Axis Output
MISCELLANEOUSXPRSDTEXPPROPRE
HTML Shop Documentation

ART MODULEXPRSDTEXPPROPRE
Create 3D Relief from bitmap image files
Ability to limit creation of reliefs using colors and/or curves
Create puffed up 3D volumes using closed curves
Create 3D sweep volumes using various profiles
Combine 3D volumes using various Boolean operations
Export created 3D volumes as Mesh geometry to CAD system
Convert 3D CAD geometry to ART 3D volumes
Convert Raster to Vector to create 2D curves
Save & reuse previously created 3D volumes using Shape Library
NEST MODULEXPRSDTEXPPROPRE
Rectangular (sometimes referred to as ‘block’ nesting)
True Shape Nesting
2D & 3D Parts Nesting
2D & 3D Parts Nesting
Specify Distance limits between part and sheet
Control Accuracy of Nest
Set Nest Direction
Set Grain Direction
Unlimited number of Sheets
Nested sheet output by Layers or Color
Specify Distances between Parts
Specify Rotation limits of Parts
Allow mirroring of Parts
Allow Part-in-Part Nesting
Estimate # of Sheets needed for Nest
Allow Overflow Utilization
Tag Nests for part IDs
 XPRSDTEXPPROPRE
Runs inside Rhino 7.0 & 8.0

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