DEPOCAM was developed in a practice-oriented manner, with the involvement of experienced milling professionals, for process-safe and uncomplicated machine programming. A simple user interface designed with self-explanatory icons enables quick familiarisation. Despite updates and new versions, the DEPOCAM user interface remains visually unchanged, so that an immediate, productive restart is guaranteed even after a longer break in use.

It is possible to define user-dependent default settings to minimise the programming effort for new projects. Additional support is provided by area-independent macro programming and an integrated, intelligent tool database. The latter allows tool management with predefined tool lengths and tool combinations, depending on your machines and materials used.

It is possible to choose between 3-axis, 3+2-axis, 5-axis simultaneous and 5-axis alternate programming, whereby a 3-axis program can subsequently be converted into a 5-axis program with a few clicks.

The user is free to import the geometry data using the standard interfaces IGES, RAW, STL, VDA or to use optional interfaces for CATIA, Pro/E, STEP, SolidWorks, Parasolid and others. DEPO CAM calculates the optimal tool paths quickly and reliably, even on complex geometries and surfaces.

You benefit from the experience of DEPO application engineers who work with DEPOCAM every day and provide you with professional advice and support. We support you in programming special cases or in choosing the right tool for your machining task.

The independence from CAD systems is further expanded. It is now possible to derive auxiliary geometries such as guide curves or surface extensions for tool guidance directly in the CAM system without having to take the cumbersome route via an additional CAD system. This means less programming downtime due to data transfer, no additional use of auxiliary capacity – the optimal stand-alone solution.

By incorporating user feedback, we have managed to largely eliminate many inconveniences and problems as the version progresses, so that DEPOCAM is now one of the most advanced and widely accepted programming systems in our industry. This approach keeps the software practical and user-oriented even after the implementation of new machining strategies, so that they are also used willingly and effectively.

With DEPOCAM, macro programming is possible. This simplifies and speeds up the creation of NC programs to 1-2 mouse clicks. Using this feature results in a huge time advantage over other programming methods. Highly complex sequences can be automated and working with macros also makes these programming steps child’s play. Our CAM customers notice a great improvement in the handling of the software and a reduction in the error rate due to programming errors.

DEPOCAM contains a variety of analysis tools for radii, angles or residual material that provide tool- and strategy-defining information at the touch of a button. Time-consuming and perhaps incomplete individual analyses of the workpiece geometry are spared, and a suitable tool or the optimal machining strategy is found in no time.

Overlooked holes in the workpiece geometry always lead to the destruction of expensive tools and damage to the final contour of the workpiece due to uncontrolled dipping. This can be avoided with the new function “Close holes”. This extremely practical function closes either all bores at once, or only certain types via filter control. This eliminates the need for time-consuming hole search and analysis, and unproductive machine downtime due to “hole problems” is a thing of the past. An absolute must-have for trouble-free production.

Machine simulation and the immediate graphic representation of the tool paths enable the programmer to see immediately where things are getting tight in the machine room. This visualisation of critical areas enables collision-free programming, taking into account tool, fixture and machine geometry. A target-actual comparison of the machining model immediately provides information about where there is still residual material and where machining is still required. This makes DEPOCAM one of the most comfortable and safest CAM software. A guaranteed success factor for all branches of milling, whether mould and die making, tool making, mechanical engineering, gear production or energy technology.