FAQs

The following FAQs (Frequently asked Questions) come from CAM Assist users; they may provide first-step answers to your questions or issues.

If you can’t find the answer to your question/issue here, please contact Product Support.

Is CAM Assist suitable for beginners in CNC machining?

Yes, CAM Assist is designed to remove the barriers to entry for CAM programming by eliminating the need for extensive user input and knowledge of the manufacturing process.

How can I get CAM Assist to understand my tool libraries?

To learn how to setup your toolsets for use with CAM Assist, refer to the Tooling Guide.

How do I import my own tool libraries into CAM Assist?

CAM Assist is able to use both local and cloud-based tool libraries in Fusion.
To maximize your toolset’s effectiveness with CAM Assist, please make sure that your toolset’s cutting data presets are formatted in the correct way (for details, see the Tooling Guide).

I have added a tool, but it still isn’t appearing?

Please follow the preset naming convention. which is explained in the Tooling Guide.

The Tool Use tab provides an at-a-glance view of how individual tools within your toolset can be used with selected materials and operations (usages).

What languages are supported by CAM Assist?

Currently, CAM Assist supports only those characters associated with the English language.

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Is CAM Assist suitable for beginners in CNC machining?

How can I get CAM Assist to understand my tool libraries?

How do I import my own tool libraries into CAM Assist?

I have added a tool, but it still isn’t appearing?

What languages are supported by CAM Assist?

Should I always review CAM Assist recommendations?

I made a copy of my first setup to make two setups for my part, but CAM Assist does not work?

I have a part made of shell or surfaces, and CAM Assist does not work. Why is that and how can I fix it?

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