Automating CAD/CAM processes with Cimatron CAD-AI

Cimatron CAD-AI is a computer-aided design (CAD) technology that accelerates mold design and production by using artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically detect part features within solid models.

The technology’s AI-based feature detection capabilities integrate seamlessly with Cimatron’s computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) automation tools to streamline the generation of safe and accurate CNC toolpath.

Developed to automate everyday tasks, CAD-AI increases accuracy and efficiency from design to production

The seamless CAD/CAM integration provided by Cimatron is even more powerful with AI capability.

Feature detection

CAD-AI automatically detects and sorts various mold features, such as holes, pockets, slots, and fillets.
AI-based feature detection enables moldmakers to automate everyday CAD/CAM processes with reliable and repeatable data for increased efficiency.

Automated toolpath generation

CAD-AI simplifies the process of sharing vital CAD data with the CAM software needed to communicate manufacturing instructions to machine tools.
While Cimatron already delivers seamless interoperability between CAD and CAM systems, the use of AI-based feature detection available with CAD-AI makes it easier than ever for manufacturers to automate the generation of the accurate toolpath needed to safely and efficiently operate CNC machinery.

Key Benefits

Enhanced automation

Automating everyday mold design and CNC programming tasks using reliable and repeatable data enables moldmakers to devote valuable time to more productive demands.

Faster delivery

The automation of repetitive and error-prone design tasks increases efficiency by reducing mistakes and simplifying workflow. Using accurate feature data for automated toolpath generation streamlines and accelerates the transition from design to production.

Improved efficiency

Using reliable CAD data to generate accurate toolpath and efficiently drive CNC machinery supports improved machine utilization and reduces scrap.

AI insights

Powerful visualization tools provided by CAD-AI enable users to assign colors to CAD geometry for streamlined CNC programming automation.

Cimatron CAD-AI and Smart NC Templates

Feature detection by Cimatron CAD-AI helps enable the automated generation of the safe, high-quality CNC toolpath needed to efficiently drive machine tools.

Use CAD-AI with Cimatron’s Smart NC templates for even greater efficiency. Simply modify your existing NC templates to work with the colors assigned by CAD-AI to automate toolpath generation based on your processes.
The combined use of Smart NC template automation and CAD-AI technology further reduces time required for manual programming while reducing errors and improving efficiency for 2 ½-axis to 5-axis machining.

Development on the horizon will enable users of CAD-AI to use machine learning to teach the system how to recognize specific part features using their own data. This ability to customize CAD-AI’s feature detection capabilities will ensure that a shop can automatically utilize data from past jobs and apply best practices.