NCG CAM 18.0.10

NCG CAM Solutions Ltd are pleased to release NCG CAM 18.0.10. The base release continues to enhance the New Modern User Interface with an Improved Layout of the Menu Tree and Pictures Added to Dialogs.

Release Notes for NCG CAM 18.0.10 - Date: 02 March 2022

8022: UI: Fixed an issue when inserting a database into another, which was setting the draw state of new plans incorrectly.
8040: UI: Fixed an issue with the draw state of a folder not always being set correctly when the folder is deleted, if it had been used to create other folders.
8059: Import: The Datakit libraries have been updated to 2022.1. This supports SOLIDWORKS 2022 and the latest NX version.


8077: UI: The draw state of post-processor and toolsheet folders upon creation was previously set only if any of the input plans were set to drawn, this was changed in 18.0.08 but has now been fixed. This also fixes ticket 8110.
8082: UI: There were examples where changing the tool in the inputs page of a Five-Axis dialog would cause NCG CAM to crash, this has now been fixed.
8092: UI: Fixed an issue, where if a plan existed as an input to another plan and is unticked, but also in the recycle folder due to it being deleted from the top level. The plan could remain drawn when it should not be because items in the recycle folder are not drawable. Also added a fix for plans being replaced in collapsed folders.
8093: UI: Fixed an issue with Parallel Pencil and Corner Offset Passes plans not being drawn upon creation.
8114: UI: If you create a Tool in the Tool Folder with modified "Ramp Up" or "Rapid" feedrates, and used that tool to create passes, the "Ramp Up" or "Rapid" feedrates values would not be copied over correctly, this has now been fixed.
8119: Linking: A performance issue with the linking of Waterline Stepover passes has been fixed. The linking has been speeded up for one example from over 24 hours to under 15 minutes.
8122: Tool Database: There were occasions where creating a new dca file would result in NCG CAM hanging. This was due to the Tool Database initialization. Which has now been fixed.
8125: Transform: There were occasions where doing an edit transform and re-running dependent plans would cause NCG CAM to crash if the ‘Repeat count’ was greater than 1, this has now been fixed.
8151: Adaptive Clearance: The "DHC" (Dynamic Holder Collision avoidance) clearance parameters were not always being set correctly, this has now been fixed.

NCG CAM is stand-alone CAM system offering an easy to use HSM CAM solution that integrates with existing CAD and CAM systems. NCG CAM boasts many innovative features. It is suitable for all types of forms, creating an optimised, smooth cutter motion ideal for 3D HSM, which will help to extend tool life, minimise wear on the machine tool and producing parts with an excellent surface finish. NCG CAM has a very user-friendly interface, with a typical learning curve of just 1 day is required to machine a live job. It is perfect for the high-speed machining of moulds, dies, prototypes and precision surface machining.


NCG CAM Solutions Ltd, UK officially released NCG CAM v18.0 in June 2021. This major release continues to enhance the New Modern User Interface with an Improved Layout of the Menu Tree and Pictures Added to Dialogs.

New features include: Create a Patch from Two 3D Curves, Waterline offset Passes - XY Incremental Offset, 3D Tool Guide, Extract Curves, Boundaries – New Snappable Grid Option, Post-processor – Arc Fitting in 3+2, Allow Plan Dialogs to Work on Multiple Input Plans of the Same Type, and the Performance of Selected Waterline and Raster Machining has been greatly improved.

Also, Horizontal Area Passes from Outside to Inside, Macros – Being Able to Use Colour Information in a Macro, Stock Model – Editing, Transforming, Post-processor – Additional Naming Options, Icons – Improved Contrast of the Ribbon, Tree View & Context Sensitive Menus, Surface of Revolution, Cutter Simulation – Simulate Multiple Toolpaths, Additional Functionality of the Select Box and Other User Interface Enhancements.

A new feature, Trim Surfaces to a Boundary, will follow on in a v18 point release.

NCG CAM v18 Overview


What's New in NCG CAM v18


Established in Cambridge, UK, NCG CAM Solutions Ltd provides CAM software solutions, offering all the tools needed to manufacture prototypes, models, moulds, dies, patterns and finished products. Our specialist area is 3D HSM CAM with our product NCG CAM.

Product: NCG CAM
Version: 18.0.10 (78501)
Supported Architectures: x64
Website Home Page : www.ncgcam.com
Languages Supported: multilanguage
System Requirements: Windows *
Size: 773.6 mb