CAM Programming
Computer-Aided Manufacturing programming: the process of generating toolpath instructions for CNC machine tools from 3D CAD geometry. Includes selecting cutting strategies, tools, speeds, feeds, and generating post-processed NC code for a specific machine controller.
Why it matters
CAM programming is a bottleneck between design release and first article. AI-assisted CAM reduces programming time for standard features by 60-80%, compressing the design-to-first-article cycle.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “CAM Programming.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/cam-programming