SprutCAM explained

SprutCAM X
Logo Alt:	SprutCAM X logo
Developer:	SprutCAM Tech Ltd.
Latest Release Version:	17
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows (10 / 11)
Platform:	x86-64
Language:	multilingual
Genre:	CAM
License:	Proprietary

SprutCAM X is a high-level Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software that provides off-line features for programming of various CNC machines used for cutting, wire electrical discharge (EDM), 2, 3, and multi axial (CNC Swiss-Type Lathe) machining.

The program was developed by SprutCAM Tech Ltd based in Limassol, Cyprus.^[1]

SprutCAM only supports Microsoft Windows 10/11 version.

History

The headquarters is located in Limassol, Cyprus.

Version history

Past Versions

• SprutCAM X 16 (May, 2022)

Current Version:

• SprutCAM X 17 (September, 2023)

System requirements

The system requirements for SprutCAM:

	Minimum (small and medium projects)	Recommended (large projects)
OS	Windows 10	Windows 11
CPU	64-bit	64-bit
Memory	8 GB RAM	32 GB RAM
Video	OpenGL-capable card (OpenGL 1.2) 512 MB	OpenGL-capable card (OpenGL 1.5) 1 GB or higher
Storage	HDD with at least 5GB free space	Solid State Drive (SSD) with at least 10GB free space
Monitor	1920x1080	4K, dual monitors
Pointing Device	Mouse	Mouse and 3Dconnexion 3D mouse
Internet	-	Internet connection

Computer aided design products

• SolidWorks
• IRONCAD
• AutoCAD
• Inventor
• SolidEdge
• Alibre Design
• PowerShape
• Rhinoceros 3D
• SpaceClaim
• NX

SprutCAM X works with associative CAD geometry and toolpaths; this allows modified geometry or machining parameters to quickly obtain updated toolpaths.

File format

SprutCAM X opens/saves following file formats:

• SprutCAM Files (*.stc, *.stcx)
• Operation/Parameters Files (*.sto)
• IGES: *.igs, *.iges
• STL: *.stl
• PostScript: *.ps, *.eps
• DXF: *.dxf
• Rhinoceros: *3dm
• Sprut Models: *.sgm
• Parasolid: *.x_t, *.x_b
• STEP: *.stp, *.step
• Sprut geometry format: *.sgf
• SOLIDWORKS: *.sldprt, *.sldasm
• SolidEdge: *.par, *.psm, *.pwd, *.asm
• PLY: *.ply
• AMF: *.amf
• Toolpath: *.xml, *.txt
• Template: *.html
• Postprocessors: *.sppx, *.spp, *.ppp, *.inp

Export/Convert following Formats via CAD Plugin as Background Process to IGES an Import:

• Rhinoceros: *.3dm
• Cobalt: *.co
• PowerShape: *.fic, *.model, *.psmodel, *.dgk, *.pfm, *.x_b, *.xmt_bin, *.x_t, *.xmt_txt, *.stp, *.step, *.prt, *.par, *.sldprt, *.vda
• Autodesk: *.iam, *.idw, *.ipt, *.ipn, *.ide, *.prt, *.asm, *.sat, *.ste, *.step, *.dwg, *.dxf, *.iges, *.igs
• Rhinoceros: *.3dm, *.rws, *.3ds, *.stp, *.step, *.raw, *.wrl, *.vrml, *.ai, *.eps, *.lwo, *.spl, *.vda, *.dwg, *.dxf, *.dgn, *.sldprt, *.sldasm
• SolidEdge: *.asm, *.dft, *.par, *.psm, *.mds, *.pwd, *.dgn, *.dxf, *.dwg, *.prt, *.sat, *.stp, *.step, *.x_b, *.xmt_bin, *.x_t, *.xmt_txt
• SOLIDWORKS: *.sldasm, *.asm, *.sldprt, *.prt, *.slddrw, *.drw, *.x_b, *.xmt_bin, *.x_t, *.xmt_txt, *.stp, *.step
• T-FLEX: *.grb

See also

• CAx
• CAM
• CNC
• Machining
• Off-line robot programming

External links

• Official SprutCAM Website
• Official SprutCAM Robot Website

Notes and References

1. Web site: iV . Legal Notice . 2022-11-27 . sprutcam.com . en-US.