styroCAM - The CAM Software for CNC Hot Wire Cutting
Easy to use, open and powerful - styroCAM controls all cnc-multitool machines.
What Is styroCAM?
styroCAM is the CAM software that controls all CNC hot wire cutting machines from cnc-multitool. It converts DXF files from CAD programs into G-code - the machine controller reads this G-code and follows the programmed contours. styroCAM runs on a standard Windows PC and requires no proprietary hardware.
What styroCAM Can Do
- DXF import from all common CAD programs
- 2-axis programs for profiles, panels and stucco mouldings
- 4-axis programs for conical and twisted geometries
- Monolithic contours with no lead-in marks
- G-code generation for the machine controller
- Simulation of the cut before production
- Nesting of several parts on a single block
The Typical Workflow
The workflow is simple: first, create the contour in a CAD program - Corel Draw, AutoCAD, Inkscape or any other program that can export DXF. Second, export it as DXF. Third, import it into styroCAM and create the cutting program. Fourth, generate the G-code. Fifth, control the machine. The entire process chain from design to finished part.
styroCAM runs on an ordinary Windows PC - no proprietary hardware, no manufacturer dependency. All components are standard parts that can be sourced locally or online. If the PC fails, a normal PC dealer can supply a replacement - no expensive manufacturer service required.
Frequently Asked Questions
The key questions and answers on this topic.
Which CAD programs does styroCAM work with?
styroCAM imports DXF files - the standard exchange format for CAD data. It works with all programs that can export DXF: AutoCAD, Corel Draw, Inkscape, LibreCAD, Fusion 360 and many more.
Do I need special hardware for styroCAM?
No. styroCAM runs on an ordinary Windows PC. No proprietary hardware, no manufacturer dependency. This reduces the total cost of ownership considerably.
Can styroCAM program 4-axis cuts?
Yes. styroCAM supports 2-axis and 4-axis programs as well as monolithic contours. The range of functions depends on the machine configuration.
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