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Key features of PowerMill
The evolving capabilities in Fusion 360 with PowerMill® enable easier 3- and 5-axis CAM programming, helping manufacturers get more from their subtractive, additive, and hybrid machines.
Every CAD support
Import surfaces, solids, or meshes from mainstream CAD systems and produce NC code even if data is poor quality
High-efficiency roughing
Choose from a range of roughing strategies to remove material quickly and maximize cutter life
Comprehensive finishing
Access a library of finishing toolpaths to produce precision parts with exceptional surface finish
Multi-axis machining
Simplify 3+2 and 5-axis machining to produce parts with fewer setups, shorter tools, and faster feeds and speeds
Toolpath optimization
Make global or localized edits to your toolpaths without the need for lengthy, wasteful recalculations
Toolpath verification
Check individual toolpaths or entire projects to find and fix problems before they cause expensive mistakes
Machine simulation
Use a 3D model of your CNC machine to simulate toolpaths and identify collisions, near-misses, or over-travel
Post-processing
Use configurable post-processor files to export safe and efficient NC code to suit your specific machine
User-defined automation
Embed your best practices into templates and macros and share with others to automate common tasks
Hybrid manufacturing
Create, control, and simulate deposition strategies for driving high-rate additive processes such as DED and FFF
Industrial robots
Offline programming and simulation of industrial robots with analysis to avoid singularities and over-travel
Industry specific solutions
Access specialized strategies to manufacture ports, manifolds, blades, blisks, and impellers
More features of Fusion 360 with PowerMill
High-speed machining
Expert performance
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: 2:48 min.)
High-efficiency roughing
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 to maintain constant tool load and maximize cutter life. (video: 3:15 min.)
Comprehensive finishing
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: 3:02 min.)
Toolpath optimization
Use powerful toolpath editing options to make global or localized 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: 2:44 min.)
Machining setups
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.
Cutting tool support
Build a searchable database of cutting tools and share with your team for greater consistency. Define tool and holder geometry, including standard cutters and customized form tools. Automatically calculate feeds and speeds based on stock material.
Multi-axis programming
Efficient 3+2 machining
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: 2:10 min.)
5-axis simultaneous
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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: 3:24 min.)
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: 3:24 min.)
Expert 5-axis controls
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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: 2:50 min.)
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: 2:50 min.)
Automatic collision avoidance
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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: 58 sec.)
Dynamic machine control
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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 1:27 min.)
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 1:27 min.)
Specialized solutions
In-cycle probing
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Access dedicated probing routines to measure 3D surface geometry with spindle mounted touch probes. Use the 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: 2:07 min.)
Access dedicated probing routines to measure 3D surface geometry with spindle mounted touch probes. Use the 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: 2:07 min.)
Offline robot programming
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Use this dedicated interface to streamline the offline programming of industrial robots for additive and subtractive applications. Simulate and optimize your toolpaths using an accurate 3D model of your robot to reduce axis singularities and over-travel. (video: 2:56 min.)
Use this dedicated interface to streamline the offline programming of industrial robots for additive and subtractive applications. Simulate and optimize your toolpaths using an accurate 3D model of your robot to reduce axis singularities and over-travel. (video: 2:56 min.)
Electrode manufacture
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Automate the design, manufacture, inspection, and electrical-discharge manufacturing (EDM) burning of electrodes. Use customizable 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: 2:47 min.)
Automate the design, manufacture, inspection, and electrical-discharge manufacturing (EDM) burning of electrodes. Use customizable 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: 2:47 min.)
Hybrid manufacturing
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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 together to enable hybrid manufacturing workflows using suitable CNC machinery. (video: 2:40 min.)
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 together to enable hybrid manufacturing workflows using suitable CNC machinery. (video: 2:40 min.)
Blisks, blades, and impellers
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Simplify the CAM programming of blisks (IBRs), blades, and impellers using 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: 1:38 min.)
Simplify the CAM programming of blisks (IBRs), blades, and impellers using 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: 1:38 min.)
Engine ports and manifolds
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Access specialized 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.
Access specialized 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.
Rib machining
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Produce cutter-friendly toolpaths to mill the deep ribs and slots commonly found in molds and dies. Toolpath offsets are optimized to maintain a constant tool load, prolonging tool life and reducing the risk of tool failure. Use as a low-cost alternative to EDM.
Produce cutter-friendly toolpaths to mill the deep ribs and slots commonly found in molds and dies. Toolpath offsets are optimized to maintain a constant tool load, prolonging tool life and reducing the risk of tool failure. Use as a low-cost alternative to EDM.
Simulation and verification
Toolpath and machine simulation
Simulate your 3- and 5-axis toolpaths using a 3D digital twin of your CNC machine. Avoid costly downstream problems by visualizing machine motion in a virtual environment to fix problems, including machine over-travel, axis reversals, and more.
Stock removal simulation
Simulate the removal of material from a virtual stock piece. Use advanced analysis tools to identify un-machined stock with different colors. Instantly highlight any gouges involving the cutting tool or collisions with the tool holder for increased peace of mind.
Advanced analysis
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Access a range of advanced options to analyze toolpath behavior to predict the quality of your CNC machined parts. Instantly visualize defects that could be caused by undesirable rotary axis motion. Experiment with different feeds and speeds to simulate the impact on surface finish.
Access a range of advanced options to analyze toolpath behavior to predict the quality of your CNC machined parts. Instantly visualize defects that could be caused by undesirable rotary axis motion. Experiment with different feeds and speeds to simulate the impact on surface finish.
Automatic project verification
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Carry out detailed safety checks of entire projects, including toolpaths and NC programs. 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 programs.
Carry out detailed safety checks of entire projects, including toolpaths and NC programs. 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 programs.
Verification exports
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Quickly transfer your NC programs, 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.
Quickly transfer your NC programs, 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.
Workflow and collaboration
Every CAD support
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.
Customization and automation
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.
Trusted NC code output
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 customization, additional support can be provided through our network of global resellers
Setup sheets
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.
Autodesk Drive and shared views
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.
PowerShape
✔ Direct Modelling makes complex changes quick and easy
✔ Wizards for dies, mould bases, slide cores, cooling holes and components
✔ Fully associative assembly handles changes automatically
✔ Templates automate drafting of GA and detail drawings
STAMPING - ADDENDUM
STAMPING - DRAW
ELECTRODE - EDM
REVERSE ENGINEERING
FeatureCAM
✔ FeatureCAM supports a comprehensive range of CNC applications including
milling, turning and wire applications.
✔ Standardize practices and promote repeatability
✔ Creating features and operations with automation removes repetitive tasks, eliminating the scope for human error.
PowerInspect
✔ Measuring parts on a machine tool Allows manufacturing decisions to be made at the machine tool.
✔ With OMV are able to resolving quickly saves time & cost.
✔ Make effective, timely scrap/rework decisions.
✔ With OMV we can reduce waste times,improve quality, eliminating human error with real time results.
✔ Improve quality with automated part setup and verification.