Function | Fastcam NC | Fastcam Standard | Fastcam Professional |
---|---|---|---|
2D Drawing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
DXF Import | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Multiple DXF Import | No | Yes | Yes |
DXF Layer Support | No | Yes | Yes |
NC File Support (PC and Unix Based) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Convert from NC to DXF | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Delete Parts from DXF File | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Generate Part List from CAD File | No | Yes | Yes |
CAD Optimization (Merge short steps and convert arcs within tolerance) | No | Yes | Yes |
CAD Compression (Delete unnecessary lines and merge some to reduce file size up to 90%) | No | Yes | Yes |
Ability to Convert Circle Points | No | Yes | Yes |
Change Piercing Points or Order After Nesting | No | Yes | Yes |
Automatic Tool Path (Calculates tool path with cut direction, kerf value, piercing time, gap amounts, lead in-out, and tool travel distance) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
FASTPLOT Simulation (Runs virtually in software; displays working time, collision probabilities, etc.) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Automatic Quality Control (Analyzes collision risks between close parts and reports sheet-out conditions) | No | Yes | Yes |
Automatic Part List (Generates list of parts to be processed from DXF file) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Automatic Nesting (Can accept NC or DXF format files) | No | Yes | Yes |
Selective Nesting (Nests minimum number of parts from figures like C and L with rotation) | No | Yes | Yes |
Block Nesting (Groups parts and automatically arranges them as a block) | No | No | Yes |
Part Editing (Allows scaling, mirroring, rotation, and pierce point changes) | No | Yes | Yes |
Bump Nesting (Manually nests parts into figures and analyzes collisions) | No | No | Yes |
Cut Nest (Cuts specific regions, nests only selected areas) | No | No | Yes |
Mirror Cutting (Allows parallel cutting of mirrored parts) | No | No | Yes |
Multiple Torch Support (Supports dual torch cutting) | No | No | Yes |
Supports Common File Formats: DXF, CAM, IGES, ESSI, PC and UNIX based NC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2 and 3 Axis Plasma or Oxy-fuel Cutting Support (Except for contactless ignition systems) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Kerf Compensation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Incremental and Absolute Code Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |