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Description

High-quality 3D CAD software designed for engineering and product design is available through Inventor® CAD software, which offers extensive tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation. This software allows users to operate efficiently by combining various design methods, such as parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based approaches. Collaborate seamlessly with anyone, regardless of the CAD software they utilize, and leverage cloud-based design reviews to gather insights from important stakeholders wherever they are located. It supports the entire product development process with a unified data model, enabling more effective design through specialized features for sheet metal, frame design, and tube and pipe. Additionally, users can enhance their design, documentation, and process automation efforts using iLogic. The Inventor API allows for the creation of custom add-ins, while the Forge Design Automation API offers the ability to execute job processes in the cloud, providing further flexibility and innovation in design workflows. By utilizing these advanced tools, teams can significantly improve their efficiency and collaboration throughout the design process.

Description

Inventor® CAM software streamlines the machining process by integrating CAD capabilities for 2.5-axis to 5-axis milling, turning, and mill-turn operations. The Product Design & Manufacturing Collection equips users with essential tools for both product design and manufacturing. With advanced technology, you can generate toolpaths that incorporate 3D adaptive clearing and a comprehensive array of finishing toolpaths. The ability to perform simultaneous 4- and 5-axis machining on intricate models is enhanced by features like tilt, multi-axis contouring, and swarf operations. Traditional operations such as turning, facing, grooving, and boring are also supported to boost productivity. The software facilitates live tooling mill-turning and allows for rapid generation of 2D profile cutting paths, with options to add all contours in a single plane, incorporate tabs, and define quality parameters. Additionally, it ensures the safe operation of CNC machines by automatically detecting and preventing collisions between your part and tool holders during the machining process. This combination of features makes Inventor® CAM an invaluable asset for manufacturers looking to optimize their workflows.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AWS Secrets Manager Yes 
AutoCAD Electrical Yes 
Autodesk PD&M Collection Yes 
CAD+T Yes 
Causeway Flow Yes 
Delcam Exchange Yes 
DraftAid Yes 
EMWorks Yes 
ElectricalOm Yes 
Emulate3D Yes 
MIE Trak Pro Yes 
OctaneRender Yes 
OpenBOM Yes 
Rollup Yes 
SimLab Composer Yes 
SolidView Yes 
Total ETO Yes 
Vistapoint Yes 
Woodwork for Inventor Yes 
hyperMILL Yes 

Integrations

AWS Secrets Manager No 
AutoCAD Electrical No 
Autodesk PD&M Collection No 
CAD+T No 
Causeway Flow No 
Delcam Exchange No 
DraftAid No 
EMWorks No 
ElectricalOm No 
Emulate3D No 
MIE Trak Pro No 
OctaneRender No 
OpenBOM No 
Rollup No 
SimLab Composer No 
SolidView No 
Total ETO No 
Vistapoint No 
Woodwork for Inventor No 
hyperMILL No 

Pricing Details

$2,190 per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$355 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/inventor/overview

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/inventor-cam/overview

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

CAD Viewers

Annotate No 
Batch Conversion No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Editing No 
Track Changes No 
View .DWF Files No 
View .DWG Files No 
View .IGES Files No 
View .STEP Files No 
View .STL Files No 
View 2D Files No 
View 3D Files No 

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

Fashion Design

CAD Tools No 
Color Matching No 
Design Export No 
Fabric Matching No 
Fashion Illustrations No 
Pattern Grading No 
Pattern Layout / Print / Cut No 
Pattern, Color & Art Storage No 
Presentation Tools No 
Textile Pattern Design No 

Product Features

CNC

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Automatic Feature Recognition No 
CAD No 
CNC Machining No 
Custom Commands No 
Raw Material Management No 
Toolpath Simulation No 

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