PowerMill is now part of the Fusion 360 family of products. Learn More

Overview

Create complex 3D geometry for multi-axis, high-speed CNC machining

Fusion 360 with PowerMill® CAM software provides expert CNC programming strategies for complex 3- and 5-axis manufacturing. Now includes access to Fusion 360 and advanced manufacturing capabilities through Fusion 360 extensions.

Solve complex problems with dedicated CNC strategies

CNC machining (video: 1:32 min.)

Access a vast library of strategies in PowerMill. Reduce programming times with rapid toolpath calculation.

  • Shorten machining times with high-efficiency 3- and 5-axis NC code.
  • Improve control with advanced toolpath editing.
  • Automate programming with customizable templates and macros.

Maximize CNC machine efficiency and part quality with PowerMill

Comprehensive finishing with PowerMill (video: 3:02 min.)

  • Automatically avoid collisions and gouges.
  • Simulate, verify, and optimize motion of CNC machines and industrial robots.
  • Improve productivity with lights-out machining.
  • Minimize the need for manual polishing.

Which PowerMill product is right for you?

  • FUSION 360 WITH POWERMILL STANDARD

    Rapidly create NC code for high-speed 3-axis machining, 3+2 programming, 2.5D milling, and turning, plus machine simulation and toolpath verification.

  • FUSION 360 WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE

    Access full 5-axis programming with automatic collision avoidance, machine simulation, robot programming, automated electrodes, hybrid manufacturing, and more.

Workflows

  • PowerMill + Fusion 360

    Fusion 360 offers 3D modeling, generative design, simulation, electronics, collaboration, and more. (video: 2:36 min.)

  • PowerMill + PowerShape

    Get modeling for manufacture tools to help prepare complex geometry for better CAM programming. (video: 2:05 min.)

  • PowerMill + Moldflow

    Use simulation tools to improve plastic part designs and optimize the mold tools used to make them. (video: 1:51 min.)

See how people are using PowerMill

  • QUEST INDUSTRIES

    Increasing capacity by 50%

    This US manufacturer uses a combination of Autodesk Moldflow, PowerMill, and PowerShape in the design and manufacture of high-quality injection molds.

    Image courtesy of Quest Industries

  • GRANTA

    Rebuilding lives with PowerMill

    Mexico City start-up is disrupting medical-implant manufacturing, using digital fabrication to create custom skull implants for head-trauma patients.

    Image courtesy of Granta

  • NAVAL GROUP

    Reshaping marine manufacturing

    French-based marine parts supplier uses PowerMill and PowerShape to produce large-scale ship propellers, with high-rate additive manufacturing.

    Image copyright Naval Group 2020. All rights reserved.

  • How much does a PowerMill subscription cost?

    Contact your local Autodesk sales team to discuss your business needs and review subscription pricing options.

  • Is there a free version of PowerMill?

    Contact your local Autodesk sales representative to discuss your business needs to see what time-limited version of PowerMill may be available for you.

  • Which versions of PowerMill can I use if I subscribe to the current version?

    Your PowerMill subscription gives you access to install and use the 3 previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account at autodesk.com after subscribing. See also previous releases available for subscribers.

  • Can I install PowerMill on multiple computers?

    With a subscription to PowerMill software, you can install it on up to 3 computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software License Agreement (US Site) for more information.