EZCAM 2026 - What´s new in EZCAM 2026

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1. Industry-Leading 3D Toolpaths

• 3D Roughing

• Auto side lead-in/out from stock boundary enables the tool to automatically lead in and out from the edge of the stock material.

• If helical plunging is not feasible due to a narrow area, the system automatically switches to Zig-zag within the limits and continues safely.

• Minimize Jumps option replaces Z-rapid retracts with optimized safe-Z lifts.

• 3D Re-Roughing

• Independent control over re-roughing parameters allows a separate set of plunge settings, machining allowances, finish tolerances, and boundary definitions.

• Accurate rest material computation for all tool types ensures precise detection of uncut material regardless of tool type.

• New 3D Finishing Strategies

• Parallel, Radial, Morphcut, Curve Projection

• Supports undercut tools such as T-slot and lollipop cutters.

• Supports selection of Check Surfaces and specification of minimum and maximum Surface Angle parameters.

• Smooth automatic ramp in/out

• Variable Step mode for consistent scallop height

• Spiral Finish

• Automatically transitions to elliptical spirals for wide areas

• Users can define both the cutting direction and the starting point.

• Allows the addition of dedicated finish passes within spiral operations

• Variable Step maintains scallop tolerance while optimizing X-Y step length

• Pencil Milling Enhancements

• Adds support for multiple pencilcut passes

• Also supports constant-Z passes by specifying the Z step parameter

2. Next-Gen Wizard Interface

Redesigned UI with modern visuals and always-visible data panels. 

• Faster Programming and Simulation

• Right-Side Command Panel

• Seamless Workstep Navigation

• Automatic Tool Diameter

• In-Place Renaming

A new right-click feature allows for easy renaming of worksteps directly in the list.

3. Curveless System Improvements

Curveless now supports: pocketing, contouring, chamfering, wrapping, 4th-axis, drilling, threading.

 Wrapping with Open-End Pockets supported in EZ-MILL and EZ-TURN

 Pocketing/Contouring with Bosses Combine Regions supports embedded features

 SmartClick Enhancements

• Selects flat faces at same Z height; ignores blind hole ends
• Supports wrapping via face selection at same diameter
• Draft/taper angles automatically populated
• Automatically set Z-surf and Z-depth
• Avoids faces with negative surface normal
• Allows curveless indexing without UCS using first selected surface

4. Workflow, Automation & Integration Enhancements

• Enhanced “World on Surface” Command

Dynamic X-Axis Alignment: Endpoint-Based Direction Control: 

• EZ-WEB Tools

Backup/restore from “default account” tied to license keyNew option to upload user-selected filesRestore log opens in preferred text editorBackup/restore access directly from Starting WindowBetter exception handling prevents crash scenarios during upload/download

• UI & Automation

Double-clicking empty space triggers RedrawTrue 3D Screen Point Snapping: 

Geometry Copy/Paste works across layers and EZ-CAM modulesSpreadsheet command can sync Tool Data across all worksteps using same tool number

• Alibre Enhancements

“Transfer Fixture” and “Transfer Stock”When working with assemblies in Alibre, using “Edit Here” or “Edit in Separate Window” command on a specific component, part retains its precise placement into EZ-CAM

Feature data from design tree transferred

• SolidWorks Plug-in

Improved model transfer reliabilityBetter handling of special characters and face properties

5. EZ-EDM: Redesigned Icons

All command icons have been redesigned in a larger 32 x 32 size. 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydjdg7f6UuU