Features

Expert 3- and 5-axis CAM

Features included in Fusion 360 with PowerMill® enable easier 3- and 5-axis programming, simulation and verification, so manufacturers can get more from their subtractive, additive and hybrid machines.

High-speed machining

  • Video: PowerMill specialises in programming large or complex parts to ensure CAM programming times are minimised

    Expert performance

    Rapid calculation of toolpaths for large or complex parts. Machine surfaces, solids or meshes. (video: 2.48 min.)

  • Video: Choose from a variety of roughing strategies to machine parts quickly and reduce wear on tools

    High-speed roughing

    Cut parts faster with high-efficiency roughing. Prolong tool life and reduce maintenance costs. (video: 3.15 min.)

  • Video: PowerMill has an extensive suite of finishing strategies for simplifying the manufacture of CNC machined parts

    Comprehensive finishing

    Access a vast library of toolpaths. Improve surface finish, while minimising manual polishing. (video: 3.02 min.)

  • Video: Use powerful editing tools on entire toolpaths or localised regions to optimise machining cycle times and surface finish

    Toolpath optimisation

    Make global or localised edits to your toolpaths without the need for lengthy recalculations. (video: 2.44 min.)

  • Video: Combining additive and subtractive processes in PowerMill lets you manufacture parts in a single hybrid workflow

    Hybrid manufacturing

    ULTIMATE (Subscriber benefit)

    Create, control and simulate deposition strategies for driving high-rate additive processes. (video: 2.40 min.)

  • Video: Use in-cycle probing to help with part setup and quality control through the machining process

    Surface probing

    ULTIMATE (Subscriber benefit)

    Create probing toolpaths to measure parts with spindle probes. Share 3D reports with Autodesk Drive. (video: 2.07 min.)

5-axis programming

  • Video: Use positional 5-axis machining for improved surface finishes and more accurate dimensional results with machined parts

    Efficient 3+2 programming

    Machine complex features with fewer set-up, shorter tools and more aggressive feeds and speeds. (video: 2.10 min.)

  • Video: PowerMill allows 5-axis motion to be applied to the majority of its toolpaths

    5-axis machining

    ULTIMATE

    Machine the most challenging parts more safely and efficiently with continuous 5-axis machining. (video: 3.24 min.)

  • Video: Optimise 5-axis toolpaths to make the best use of your CNC machine tool

    Expert 5-axis control

    ULTIMATE

    Make global or localised edits to 5-axis toolpaths for improved machine motion and shorter cycle times. (video: 2.50 min.)

  • Auto tool tilting

    Simplify the process of creating collision-free 5-axis toolpaths with automatic tool axis tilting.

  • Interactive collision avoidance

    Use interactive tools to help identify and repair toolpath motion that can cause collisions or near misses.

  • Automatic orientation vectors

    ULTIMATE

    Improve the synchronisation between 5-axis simulations and actual NC program output.

  • Dynamic machine control

    ULTIMATE

    Select multiple regions of your toolpaths; use a virtual CNC machine to dynamically apply alternative tool axis settings.

  • Comprehensive tool support

    Access tool types, including barrel cutters, and combine with 3- and 5-axis strategies to meet your machining needs.

  • Trusted NC code output

    Output high-quality NC code for your machines. Access the latest machining functions on major NC controllers.

Specialised industry solutions

  • Video: PowerMill is ideal CAM software for manufacturers who want to program large or complex parts with industrial robots

    Industrial robots

    ULTIMATE

    Offline programming and simulation of robots. Analyse axis motion to reduce singularities and over-travel. (video: 2.56 min.)

  • Video: When CAM programming electrodes, users can access the full suite of toolpath creation, editing and optimisation tools

    Electrode manufacture

    ULTIMATE

    Automate the design, manufacture, inspection and subsequent EDM burning of electrodes. (video: 2.47 min.)

  • Video: PowerMill includes toolpaths to significantly reduce the time it takes to machine blisks and impellers

    Blisk and impeller machining

    ULTIMATE

    Use specialised 5-strategies to machine blisks, IBRs and impellers with safe CNC machine motion. (video: 1.38 min.)

  • Blade milling

    ULTIMATE

    Get dedicated tools to safely machine turbine blades, vanes and other airfoils with smooth 5-axis motion.

  • Port and manifold manufacture

    ULTIMATE

    Access specialised CNC machining strategies for the production of engine ports and manifolds.

  • Rib machining

    ULTIMATE

    Produce cutter-friendly toolpaths to mill ribs in moulds and dies. Use as a low-cost alternative to EDM.

Simulation and verification

  • Stock simulation

    Dynamic ViewMill provides improved image quality. New options to detect and display collisions with stock.

  • Stock analysis

    Quickly identify material left unmachined using colour-coded shading modes.

  • Automated verification

    Use a single command to verify your CAM project to find and remove collisions and near misses.

  • Analyse machine motion

    Simulate your toolpaths and NC programs using a virtual CNC machine. Highlight over-travel and rotary axis reversals.

  • Optimise machine motion

    Dynamically orientate your virtual CNC machine tool to use shorter tools and more aggressive feeds and speeds.

  • Verification exports

    Quickly transfer your NC programs and associated data to third-party verification software for added peace of mind.

More features

  • Autodesk Drive

    (Subscriber benefit)

    Securely store, preview and share PowerMill data with project stakeholders.

  • Ribbon interface

    User-friendly interface shortens the learning curve and offers customisation for more experienced programmers.

  • Machining setups

    Manage workplanes, stock and clamps when programming parts using multiple operations.

  • 2.5D programming

    Interactively create 2D features, toolpaths and NC code with control over cutter compensation.

  • Customisation and automation

    Embed your expertise into templates, macros and toolbars. Minimise programming time and human error.

  • Tooling database

    Build a searchable tool database and share across your engineering team for greater process control.

  • Shared views and setup sheets

    Share vital information with your shop-floor operators. Minimise setup time and help avoid costly mistakes.

  • Every CAD support

    Import surfaces, solids or meshes from mainstream CAD systems. Create high-quality NC code regardless of model quality.