Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
CNC Programming Made Intuitive
EDGECAM covers the full machining spectrum — 2.5D pocketing through 5-axis simultaneous — with a workflow designed to be learned in weeks, not months. Milling, turning, mill-turn, and wire EDM in one platform.
Milling range
Machining modules
Time to productivity
Four Machining Modules
Buy the modules you need. Add more as your capabilities grow. All modules share the same interface and technology database.
Milling
2.5D → 5-Axis- 2.5D profiling, pocketing, drilling
- 3D surface machining (lace, waterline)
- 4-axis wrapped & indexed
- 5-axis simultaneous — swarf, flowline, multiaxis roughing
- High-speed machining (HSM) strategies
Turning
2-Axis → C/Y-Axis- OD/ID roughing & finishing
- Grooving, threading, parting
- C-axis milling on lathes
- Y-axis live tooling
- Canned cycle optimisation
Mill-Turn
Multi-Tasking- Combined milling & turning cycles
- Sub-spindle transfers
- B-axis milling operations
- Synchronised multi-channel
- Complete done-in-one programming
Wire EDM
2 & 4-Axis- Automatic feature detection
- 2 & 4-axis cutting
- Technology database for materials
- No-core & slug management
- Multiple cutting passes
What Sets EDGECAM Apart
Intuitive Workflow
EDGECAM is designed to be learned quickly. The interface follows a logical machining workflow — not a menu maze. Most operators are productive within 2-3 weeks.
Strategy Manager
Capture proven machining methods and apply them automatically to new parts. Your best programmer's knowledge becomes available to the entire team.
CAD Integration
Native readers for SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, CATIA, NX, Pro/E, STEP, and IGES. Associative updates when the CAD model changes — no reimporting.
Post-Processor Library
Extensive library covering major CNC manufacturers. Custom posts developed by Cadspro for Indian machines and controllers.
EDGECAM vs ESPRIT
Both are Hexagon products. Both are excellent. The right choice depends on your shop.
| EDGECAM | ESPRIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Job shops, general machining, SMEs | Production manufacturing, complex parts |
| Ease of Learning | Faster — intuitive workflow | More powerful — steeper curve |
| Swiss Machining | Basic support | Comprehensive — industry-leading |
| Mill-Turn | Good — multi-tasking capable | Advanced — B-axis simultaneous |
| 5-Axis | Full 5-axis simultaneous | Full 5-axis + optimisation |
| Price Point | More accessible | Premium positioning |
System Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
EDGECAM pricing depends on the modules you need (milling, turning, mill-turn, wire EDM), licence type (node-locked or network), and configuration. Contact us for India-specific pricing — we provide quotes within 48 hours.
Yes. EDGECAM has native SOLIDWORKS integration — it reads SOLIDWORKS files directly with full feature recognition and associative updates. When your SOLIDWORKS model changes, the EDGECAM toolpaths update automatically.
Yes. EDGECAM supports full 5-axis simultaneous machining including swarf cutting, flowline, multiaxis roughing, and point milling. It also includes machine simulation with collision detection for safe 5-axis programs.
EDGECAM is designed for quick adoption. Most CNC programmers become productive within 2-3 weeks with structured training. The intuitive workflow follows a logical machining sequence that experienced machinists find natural.
Both are Hexagon CAM products. EDGECAM is more intuitive and ideal for job shops and general machining. ESPRIT is production-focused with advanced Swiss machining, B-axis mill-turn, and process optimisation. We help you choose the right one based on your specific needs.
EDGECAM has an extensive post-processor library for major controllers (Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Heidenhain, Mazatrol, Mitsubishi). For machines not in the standard library, Cadspro develops custom post-processors for your specific equipment.
See EDGECAM on Your Parts
Send us a part file and tell us about your machines — we'll program it in EDGECAM and walk you through the results live.