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Frequently asked questions
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One Software. One Data Model. Full Production Control.
Unified CAD/CAE/CAM for Mold & Die
One shared CAD data model for design, simulation, and CAM. Program 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining and wire EDM without data translation or system breaks.
Data-Neutral Design
Work with CAD data from any source and correct geometry instantly. Direct model editing—no rebuilding, no parametric delays.
Plan, program, and produce complex components with consistent data and reliable machining strategies.
One Software. One Data Model. Full Production Control.
Unified CAD/CAE/CAM for Mold & Die
One shared CAD data model for design, simulation, and CAM. Program 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining and wire EDM without data translation or system breaks.
Data-Neutral Design
Work with CAD data from any source and correct geometry instantly. Direct model editing—no rebuilding, no parametric delays.
Engineering Changes Without Rework
CAD changes update automatically across all manufacturing steps, including an integrated electrode process with measurement and quality inspection—without rework.
Plan, program, and produce complex components with consistent data and reliable machining strategies.
Engineering Changes Without Rework
CAD changes update automatically across all manufacturing steps, including an integrated electrode process with measurement and quality inspection—without rework.
Faster programming for complex mould geometry
WORKNC - CAM software for mould, die, and toolmaking
Apply strategy-based automation to generate optimised, collision-checked toolpaths from any CAD file and reduce programming time by 30–50% in 2- to 5-axis machining.
What you can program with WORKNC
2D & 3-axis mould machining
Program prismatic features and complex 3-axis surface geometry within the same workflow – without switching systems.
3+2-Axis Positioning
3-Axis Toolpaths
2.5-Axis Machining
High-Speed Machining
Waveform Roughing
5-axis & complex geometries
Generate optimised 5-axis roughing and finishing toolpaths with full collision control – even for deep cavities and complex surfaces.
Parallel Finishing
Re-Roughing & Machining
Rest Material Analysis
5-Axis Simultaneous
Auto5
Verification & Machine Safety
Simulate material removal, detect collisions, and verify machine motion before post-processing – reducing crash and rework risk.
Collision Detection
Stock Simulation
Toolpath Viewer
Toolpath Simulation
Machine Verification
Not sure which modules fit your needs?
How WORKNC works
Import native or neutral CAD files directly – without translation delays or compatibility issues, even for complex mold surfaces.
Apply predefined roughing and finishing strategies to generate 2- to 5-axis toolpaths with waveform cutting and built-in collision control.
Standardised machining templates and controlled post-processing ensure reliable results across programmers and machines.
Work with any CAD data
Strategy-based toolpath generation
Reusable machining strategies
Measurable performance in mould and die machining
Move faster from CAD to finished part. Achieve higher programming efficiency, shorter machining cycles and more predictable results – in complex mold environments.
30–50%
faster NC programming
20–30%
shorter machining cycles
Up to 50%
less rework and scrap
Without the tool library, I would have to draw my tools each time. When it comes to making holes, we can just highlight our model and the drilling manager will automatically locate all the holes and cylindrical features in our parts.”
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We quickly noticed its simplicity, and how its faster program preparation and collision avoidance, ensured all our parts – including those with extremely tight tolerances of 0.01 mm for Skoda Auto – are produced accurately, first time, every time.”
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Vladimira Dolenská
Technology Department | VS Steel
Why mould, die and toolmakers rely on WORKNC
How WORKNC compares to other CAM Solutions
Purpose-built for mould, tool & die manufacturing – used by all major automotive OEMs.
Industry Focus
Automatic roughing, finishing, and re-machining strategies – novice users can program in minutes.
Automatic Toolpath Generation
Associative toolpaths and strategy reuse allow fast updates when geometry changes – minimising rework and recalculation effort.
Handling Design Changes
Manual setup required; extensive parameter input and CAM expertise needed.
Design changes often require manual rebuilding of operations and repeated parameter adjustments.
5-Axis Machining
Calculation Speed
Auto5 automatically converts 3-axis to collision-free 5-axis toolpaths.
Complex 5-axis setup; steep learning curve and often manual programming required.
Parallel processing: calculate up to 16 toolpaths simultaneously; 4x faster Z-level calculation.
Standard single-threaded processing; longer calculation wait times.
Shop Floor Integration
Shop Floor Editor allows operators to post-process without CAM license.
Post-processing restricted to programming department; operators dependent on CAM workstations.
Scalability with Increasing Complexity
Maintains workflow efficiency as part complexity grows.
Increasing complexity can increase manual setup and recalculation time.
Team Standardization
Enables consistent programming methods across teams.
Standardisation depends on internal processes.
General-purpose CAM for parts machining; not optimised for toolmaking.
Other CAM Solutions
WORKNC
Capabilities
Program it right the first time. Shops running WORKNC don’t let complex geometry slow down programming.
We will demonstrate – using your actual CAD data – how WORKNC handles deep cavities, intricate surfaces and multi-axis toolpaths with controlled calculation performance and reliable NC output.
No obligation. We answer your specific questions – nothing more.
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