Audience

Manufacturers who need an integrated CAD/CAM software for tooling to deliver major advantages for mold, die and manufacturing shops

About Cimatron

Cimatron develops and distributes CAD/CAM software for the manufacturing industry. Cimatron caters to all manufacturing sectors, offering specialized solutions for mold and die makers, as well as solutions for 2.5-5-Axis production milling and turning. Ranked among the top six CAD/CAM suppliers in every global region, Cimatron has subsidiaries in Asia, North America and Europe, and works with certified independent service providers in over 40 countries worldwide. Cimatron service providers offer responsive and effective sales and technical support, helping businesses use Cimatron software to maximize their potential. Cimatron's full solutions use the most advanced technology available to speed up productivity and shorten delivery times. Designed and developed by manufacturers and toolmakers with a wealth of experience on the shop floor, both of Cimatron's product lines are easy to learn and intuitive for the manufacturing professionals who use them.

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Integrations

API:
Yes, Cimatron offers API access
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Ratings/Reviews - 1 User Review

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
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Company Information

Cimatron
Founded: 1982
Israel
www.cimatron.com

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Cimatron Product Features

CAD

Database Connectivity Not Supported
4-Axis Milling Not Supported
User Defined Cycles Not Supported
2 1/2-Axis Milling Not Supported
Simulate Cycles Not Supported
3-Axis Milling Not Supported
Hole Making Not Supported
Spiral Output Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation Not Supported
5-Axis Milling Not Supported
Civil Not Supported
3D Modeling Not Supported
Mechanical Not Supported
Design Analysis Not Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Electrical Not Supported
Collaboration Not Supported
Mechatronics Not Supported
Presentation Tools Not Supported
Design Export Not Supported
2D Drawing Not Supported
Structural Engineering Not Supported

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

CNC Machining Not Supported
Raw Material Management Not Supported
Custom Commands Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation Not Supported
Automatic Feature Recognition Not Supported
CAD Not Supported

Cimatron Verified User Reviews

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  • A Cimatron User
    VMC programming and mold design
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
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    "Best for complexity task in mold and die"

    Edited 2025-02-24

    Pros: Best for undercut.
    Best for instant patch cad is powerful.
    Best for heavy finishing task.
    Best for rough finish with single program.
    Best for single pass with auto verification of surface.
    Best for multiple boundary use.
    Best for pre defined surface.
    Best for fast 2d programming.

    Cons: Delete function not working properly it's taking so much work and time.
    Toolpath editing not available.
    Toolpath posting time slightly high.

    Overall: I am using for mold which includes injection mould, blow mould, major advantage when overall time consuming it is so easy I learned in just 15 days of training.

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