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Buy MecSoft RhinoCAM software
| Version | Price |
|---|---|
| RhinoCAM 2025 Build 15.0.179 for Rhino 8 | |
| RhinoCAM 2023 Build 13.0.216 for Rhino 8 | |
| RhinoCAM 2018 Build 8.0.28 for Rhino 6 | |
| RhinoCAM 2018 Build 8.0.425 for Rhino 5 | |
| RhinoCAM 2017 Build 7.0.482 | |
| RhinoCAM 2016 Build 6.0.215 |
What is RhinoCAM?
RhinoCAM is integrated CAM software for Rhinoceros 3D that combines freeform surface modeling with advanced CNC programming capabilities. It delivers 2.5-axis through 5-axis milling operations, automatic feature detection, hole making cycles, and complete toolpath control for desktop machining workflows targeting design engineers and CNC programmers.
RhinoCAM serves mold and die shops, rapid prototyping facilities, woodworking operations, and custom manufacturing environments where complex geometry requires precise multi-axis programming. The software integrates seamlessly within Rhino, making it ideal for professionals who model complex shapes and need immediate CNC code generation without leaving their design environment.
Why Buy RhinoCAM from Prosoftstore?
We offer permanent RhinoCAM activation with one-time purchase - professional CAM software for design engineers and CNC programmers without subscription fees. Full functionality included: automatic feature detection, multi-axis milling, advanced toolpath editing, simulation visualization, and hundreds of post-processors for direct machine compatibility.
Suitable for freelance tooling work, small job shop operations, independent mold design services, rapid prototype production, and skill development for desktop CAM workflows.
RhinoCAM Key Features
- 2.5-Axis Milling Operations: Generate facing, pocketing, profiling, engraving, and v-carving toolpaths with automatic hole detection to program simple to intermediate complexity parts.
- 3-Axis Machining Strategies: Create horizontal and parallel finishing, z-level roughing, radial and spiral machining for complex cavity shapes and contoured surfaces.
- Automatic Feature Detection: Identify holes, pockets, and edges automatically to generate matching machining operations and reduce manual programming time.
- 4-Axis Continuous Machining: Program indexed and continuous 4-axis operations including simultaneous surface machining on rotating tables and multi-sided parts.
- 5-Axis Continuous Methods: Apply surface normal, swarf, and surface flow machining to program complex aerospace and mold geometries with tilted tool angles and simultaneous multi-axis motion.
- High-Speed Pocketing: Generate aggressive, constant-engagement toolpaths for cavity clearing and pocket removal with reduced tool wear and cycle time.
- Toolpath Simulation and Verification: Visualize toolpath animation, simulate material removal, and detect holder collisions before machining to verify program accuracy.
- Advanced Collision Detection: Use analytical holder collision detection and boundary creation tools to identify interference and prevent machine collisions during execution.
- Post-Processor Library and Generator: Access hundreds of free post-processors for popular CNC controls or create custom posts to output G-code for any machine.
- Nesting Module Integration: Arrange 2D and 3D parts on sheets with rectangular and true-shape nesting to optimize material utilization and program multiple parts efficiently.
- Multiple Setup Management: Organize complex parts requiring multiple machine rotations and fixture repositioning with predefined regions and machine control operations.
- ART Artwork Module: Convert raster images and bitmap artwork into 3D geometry suitable for artistic relief machining and sculptural form creation.
RhinoCAM Applications
| Industry/Domain | Typical Applications |
|---|---|
| Mold & Die Manufacturing | Injection molds, stamping dies, cavity inserts, electrode shapes for EDM finishing |
| Tooling and Fixtures | Custom jigs, work-holding fixtures, gauge blocks, clamping components for production |
| Woodworking and Cabinetry | Cabinet panel nesting, flat-pack furniture components, decorative carvings, custom joinery |
| Rapid Prototyping | Prototype machining, concept model production, short-run functional testing parts |
| Aerospace and Precision Components | Turbine housings, impellers, structural brackets, complex cooling passages |
| General Job Shop Machining | Custom parts, one-off components, replacement components, contract manufacturing |
| Consumer Product Manufacturing | Enclosures, housings, assemblies, custom electronics components, mechanical assemblies |
Key changes across the offered RhinoCAM releases
| Release | Buyer-relevant local change |
|---|---|
| RhinoCAM 2017 | Introduced feature detection and feature-based milling, plus feed-rate slowdown in corners in the toolpath editor. |
| RhinoCAM 2018 | Added Automatic Feature Detection and Automatic Feature Machining plus a CAM application programming interface for automation. |
| RhinoCAM 2023 | Integrated a new MachineWorks simulation library across the machining modules, with performance improvements and expanded post-processor controls. |
| RhinoCAM 2025 | Added planar 2/3-axis feed-rate optimization, 3-axis faceting control, improved adaptive roughing, rigid tapping, post-processor enhancements and an expanded RhinoCAM SDK. |
Rhino host compatibility for the offered RhinoCAM releases
RhinoCAM is host-specific, so the plug-in build must match the Rhinoceros generation used for the machining workflow.
| Rhinoceros host | Offered RhinoCAM releases |
|---|---|
| Rhino 8 | RhinoCAM 2025 Build 15.0.179 RhinoCAM 2023 Build 13.0.216 |
| Rhino 6 | RhinoCAM 2018 Build 8.0.28 |
| Rhino 5 | RhinoCAM 2018 Build 8.0.425 RhinoCAM 2017 Build 7.0.482 RhinoCAM 2016 Build 6.0.215 |
If your CAD workflow is based on Autodesk Inventor rather than Rhinoceros, see InventorCAM.
Windows compatibility
| Windows | Offered RhinoCAM releases |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 | RhinoCAM 2017 RhinoCAM 2018 for Rhino 5 RhinoCAM 2018 for Rhino 6 |
| Windows 8 | RhinoCAM 2017 RhinoCAM 2018 for Rhino 5 RhinoCAM 2018 for Rhino 6 |
| Windows 8.1 | RhinoCAM 2017 RhinoCAM 2018 for Rhino 5 RhinoCAM 2018 for Rhino 6 RhinoCAM 2023 |
| Windows 10 | RhinoCAM 2017 RhinoCAM 2018 for Rhino 5 RhinoCAM 2018 for Rhino 6 RhinoCAM 2023 |
| Windows 11 | RhinoCAM 2023 RhinoCAM 2025 |
Ready to program complex geometries with precision? Select your preferred version from the table above, click Buy, and start generating advanced toolpaths and simulating machine operations.