RhinoCAM 2.0 CAM Software
RhinoCAM is a Rhinoceros plug-in that runs completely inside of Rhino. This plug-in is a general purpose machining program targeted at the general machinist. RhinoCAM includes 2-1/2, 3, 4 & 5 axis milling and hole making operations. It comes with hundreds of post-processors and additionally a post-processor generator to create user definable post-processors.
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RhinoCAM 2.0 comes in 3 different configurations to suit the varied machining needs of our customers. These configurations are as follows:
| RhinoCAM Standard (STD) 2.0 |
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| This is a general purpose machining program targeted at the general machinist. This product is ideal for the rapid-prototyping, hobby and educational markets where ease of use is a paramount requirement. Packed with sufficiently powerful manufacturing methods this easy to use package is not only effective but also attractively priced for the budget conscious or entry level buyer. |
| RhinoCAM 2.0 - 4th Axis Module |
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Add-On module can be added on to the RhinoCAM 2.0 STD product. Allows 4th Axis
Indexed and continuous roughing and finishing operations in RhinoCAM
2.0. Curve based continuous machining such as 4 Axis Facing, Pocketing, Profiling & Engraving as well as Surface/solids/meshes based machining such as Roughing, Finishing and Curve Projection machining are available |
| RhinoCAM Professional (PRO) 2.0 |
| This powerful package is ideal for mold, die and tooling, wood working rapid-prototyping and general machining markets. This product boasts of powerful toolpath generation strategies coupled with tools for efficiently controlling the cutting tool for detailed machining capabilities, while not sacrificing ease of use. Suitable for demanding users with sophisticated manufacturing requirements. (This product configuration includes the 4th Axis Module described above) |
Use the following resources to get started with RhinoCAM 2.0:
| Watch a feature presentation overview of RhinoCAM 2.0 | Feature Presentation |
| Learn about the new features in RhinoCAM 2.0 | What's New |
Watch these videos to get a fuller understanding of the features of RhinoCAM 2.0:
| Machining Methods | Video Links |
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| 2-1/2 Axis Toolpath Methods |  |
| 3 Axis Toolpath Methods | |
| 3 Axis Advanced Toolpath Methods | |
| 4 Axis Toolpath Methods | |
The table below summarizes the various features found in each of the
available configurations of RhinoCAM 2.0.
NOTE: RhinoCAM 2.0 is a plug-in that is
completely integrated in Rhinoceros 4.0* and requires Rhinoceros 4.0 to
be installed in order for it to run. It is not a standalone
application. Also note that RhinoCAM 2.0 does not include Rhinoceros
4.0. It will have to be purchased separately.
*Rhinoceros 4.0 is a NURBS based 3D CAD modeler that can be used to
create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS*
curves, surfaces, and solids and polygon meshes. It supports the
following file translators: DWG/DXF(AutoCAD 200x, 14, 13, and 12 ),
IGES, SAT (ACIS), DGN, FBX, X_T (Parasolid), 3DS, LWO, STL, SLC, OBJ,
AI, RIB, POV, UDO, VRML, BMP, TGA, CSV (export properties and
hydrostatics), uncompressed TIFF, STEP, VDA, GHS, GTS, KML, PLY,
SketchUP, SolidWorks.
For more information on Rhinoceros 4.0 go to http://www.rhino3d.com
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| 3 Axis Milling | STD | 4th Axis | PRO |
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| Horizontal Roughing | |
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| Parallel Finishing | |
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| Radial Machining | |
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| 3D Offset Profiling | |
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| Between 2 Curves Machining | |
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| Reverse Post Machining | |
| 4 Axis Milling | STD | 4th Axis | PRO |
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| 4 Axis Indexed Machining | |
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| 4 Axis Auto Multiple Indexing | |
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| 4 Axis Continuous Facing | |
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| 4 Axis Continuous Profiling | |
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| 4 Axis Continuous Engraving | |
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| 4 Axis Continuous Finishing | |
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| 5 Axis Milling | STD | 4th Axis | PRO |
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| Hole Making | STD | 4th Axis | PRO |
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| Automatic Hole Selection, Sorting | |
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| User Defined Cycles | |
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| Toolpath Simulation | STD | 4th Axis | PRO |
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| Cut Material Simulation | |
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| Advanced Cut Material Simulation | |
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| Tools | STD | 4th Axis | PRO |
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| Standard Mill Tools (Ball, Flat, Corner Radius, V, Taper) | |
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| Standard Drill Tools (Drill, Tap, Bore, Reverse Bore) | |
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| Toolpath Editing | STD | 4th Axis | PRO |
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| Post Processor Generator | STD | 4th Axis | PRO |
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| Customizable Post Generator | |
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| Simulate Cycles | |
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| Arc Output | |
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| Helix Output | |
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| Spiral Output | |
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| 5 Axis Output (Extra Cost) | |
| Miscellaneous | STD | 4th Axis | PRO |
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| HTML Based Shop Documentation | |
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| Fixture Offset Programming | |
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| Check Surface Boundary Creation | |
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| Tool Double Contact Boundary Creation | |
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| Tool Holder Collision Boundary Creation | |
| Utilities | STD | 4th Axis | PRO |
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| G-Code Editor & Analysis Tool | |
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| DNC for single port | |
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Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about RhinoCAM.
General:
| Why is RhinoCAM so inexpensive? |
| RhinoCAM is inexpensive compared to other products in the market with comparable features because we are a technology driven company. We spend most of our revenue in developing the product rather than in sales and marketing. Our goal is to create the best product for the money and let our users be our evangelists. We use state of the art development techniques such as object oriented programming and component software technologies to make the product development process quicker, easier and more cost effective. |
| How accurate is RhinoCAM? |
| RhinoCAM's accuracy is only limited by hardware resources. Users can control the accuracy almost indefinitely of the machining process with parameter settings. This makes RhinoCAM as accurate as high end CAM systems. |
Installation:
| Does RhinoCAM require Rhino to run? |
| Yes. RhinoCAM is a Rhinoceros plug-in. This means that RhinoCAM can only run inside of Rhino. It cannot be run as a standalone system. If you are looking for a standalone system please look at the VisualMill line of products. |
| What are the minimum hardware requirements for RhinoCAM? |
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RhinoCAM runs on ordinary Windows desktop and laptop computers.
With: . Pentium class processor including AMD . Windows 2000/XP/Vista for Intel and AMD . 80 MB disk space. . 64 MB RAM. More is recommended. . Parallel or USB port for hardware key. |
| Does RhinoCAM work on Windows Vista? |
| Yes, RhinoCAM runs on any Windows operating system that Rhino runs without any problems. |
| Does RhinoCAM require a hardware key to run? |
| Yes, all commercial versions of RhinoCAM require a hardware key to run. Users have a choice of a parallel port key or a USB port key when placing the order. The evaluation or demo version of RhinoCAM does not require a hardware key. |
Post Processor:
| What post-processors does RhinoCAM support? |
| RhinoCAM has built in support for over 100 post processors. Additionally RhinoCAM comes with a post processor generator which can be used to create additional post processors. So if your controller reads in M & G codes, we will be able to supply you with a post for it. |
| Can RhinoCAM output APT format files? |
| Yes. RhinoCAM has the capability to output APT format files. You can then take these APT files and use an APT post-processor if you have one available. |
| How can I send output to a Roland machine? |
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RhinoCAM can output toolpaths directly to a Roland machine.
To do this follow these steps: 1. From the Menu, select the Post Process->Set Post Options. 2. In the "Program to display output file" selection, click Browse and select RolandPrint.exe present in the RhinoCAM installation folder ( by default this folder is C:/Program Files/Rhinoceros 4.0/ Plug-ins/RhinoCAM 2.0) 3. When Posting the toolpath, select the ROLAND CAMMGL (second one in the list) |
Machine Tool Interface:
| Why is the machining time estimate not always exact? |
| Machining times are calculated in RhinoCAM using the user specified feed rates only. However on the actual machine tool the acceleration and the deceleration of the tool come into play and this will invariably be different than the ones calculated by RhinoCAM. Use the machining time calculated by RhinoCAM as a ball park estimate. |
| Does RhinoCAM support automatic tool changers? |
| Yes. RhinoCAM supports automatic tool changers effortlessly by archiving all created operations in an operation list and outputting them all at once to the controller if the user so desires. |
| Does RhinoCAM have a native program that communicates the codes produced in post processing to the machine? |
| RhinoCAM 6.0 comes bundled with a single port DNC program. Additional ports can be purchased and added to the existing setup. In addition to this RhinoCAM offers a separate communication program that will communicate with Roland machines. |