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CAM: Computer Aided Machining:

Computer Aided Machining, or CAM, is a program that takes a CAD file (aka "math data") and allows the user to apply a machining tool path to the data, and creates a G-code file that is used on a CNC Machine - to produce the part. In reality - its magic. It's totally addictive to create 1 or 1001 identical precise parts. I will be the first to admit - I have made a lot of precision garbage, too.

Let's take a look at some of the CAM software out there:


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