up2parts autoCAM for Mastercam
up2parts autoCAM for Mastercam is an AI-powered solution that automates and accelerates CAM programming by leveraging a company’s own production data, geometry, and tolerance information. The solution is designed to complement an existing Mastercam environment and streamline programming without relying on extensive macro- or rule-based solutions.
In many machine shops, CAM programming is still time-consuming and heavily dependent on experienced programmers. Repetitive tasks, manual selections, and inconsistent programming practices consume resources and slow production throughput. up2parts autoCAM addresses these challenges by bringing AI-assisted automation directly into Mastercam—making programming up to 70% faster.
Automation for your existing CAM environment
up2parts autoCAM does not replace Mastercam or require changes to your existing CAM infrastructure. Instead, it works as a fully integrated add-on. The solution creates CAM program suggestions in just a few minutes and transfers them directly to Mastercam, where NC code is generated normally through the postprocessor.
The result is significantly shorter programming times, less manual work, and a more cost-effective CAM process—without compromising quality or control.
How up2parts autoCAM works in Mastercam
- Open the up2parts autoCAM add-on in Mastercam and select the part
The CAM project is created directly in the familiar Mastercam environment. - Automatic suggestions for operations and tools
up2parts analyzes the part’s geometry, tolerances, and the company’s own manufacturing strategies, then creates suggestions for operations, tools, cutting parameters, and setups within seconds. - Refinement, simulation, and NC code generation
The user can modify the suggestions, run a simulation, and generate NC code normally using the Mastercam postprocessor.
All changes made by the user are fed back into up2parts, allowing the AI to learn and adapt more effectively to the company’s own machining strategies.
AI suggests—the programmer decides
up2parts autoCAM uses AI to generate CAM program suggestions without traditional macro- or rule-based logic. The system automatically suggests:
- machining operations
- tools
- setups
- cutting parameters
Consistent programming practices reduce the workload of experienced CAM programmers and make it easier to train new users. Automation supports expertise—it does not replace it.
Tolerances and PMI as part of CAM programming
up2parts autoCAM uses tolerance information (PMI) when creating CAM programs. If STEP AP242 models are not available, tolerances can be added manually in up2parts.
The CAD model can include, for example:
- surface roughness
- threads
- fits
- dimensional and geometric tolerances
Tolerances can also be read from PDF drawings and stored as structured data within the part. This enables multiple operations to be created automatically according to the tolerance requirements and improves the suitability of the programs for actual production.
Tools and production data on your company’s terms
Tool data can be imported into up2parts in several ways:
- CSV or XML import
- ToolsUnited integration
The system uses the company’s own machines, tools, and manufacturing strategies. This means that CAM suggestions are based not on generic assumptions, but on actual production conditions.
What does up2parts autoCAM not do?
up2parts autoCAM does not generate NC code independently. Toolpaths and NC code are always created through Mastercam and the selected postprocessor. This ensures full control, safety, and compatibility with existing production processes.
up2parts autoCAM for Mastercam benefits at a glance
- Up to 70% faster CAM programming
- Less manual and repetitive work
- Consistent programming practices
- Better consideration of tolerances
- Full integration with Mastercam
- AI that learns from the company’s own solutions
Camcut – up2parts autoCAM for Mastercam partner
Camcut Group is the official partner for up2parts solutions and is responsible for the sales, implementation, training, and technical support of the up2parts autoCAM for Mastercam solution. Camcut’s strong Mastercam expertise and knowledge of machine shop processes ensure that the solution delivers tangible benefits in the customer’s own production environment.
Together with up2parts, Camcut helps machine shops take the next step toward faster, more consistent, and smarter CAM programming.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is up2parts autoCAM for Mastercam?
up2parts autoCAM for Mastercam is an automated CAM programming solution that uses artificial intelligence and rule-based logic within the Mastercam environment. It creates toolpaths based on 3D model geometry and company-specific production data without manual programming.
2. How does autoCAM improve Mastercam programming?
The solution automates repetitive programming steps such as feature recognition, tool selection, and the creation of machining strategies. This shortens programming times, reduces errors, and standardizes production processes.
3. Who is up2parts autoCAM for Mastercam suitable for?
It is particularly well suited to machine shops and manufacturing companies that produce repetitive or geometrically similar parts. The solution supports both smaller and larger production environments looking to increase automation and scalability.
4. Can autoCAM use a company’s own machining rules?
Yes. The system is built around company-specific rules, tool libraries, and proven best practices. This ensures that programming is based on the organization’s own production knowledge and continues to improve over time.
5. How does autoCAM integrate with the Mastercam environment?
up2parts autoCAM works directly with Mastercam and produces ready-to-use, editable CAM operations. Users can review, fine-tune, and finalize the programs within the standard Mastercam workflow before sending them to production.
