PowerMill Product details
PowerMill Product details
Inclined flat finishing
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Experience a finishing strategy that automatically finds all flat regions within a CAD model, then machines them with a single, 5-axis toolpath. Use with flat bottomed cutting tools.
5-axis simultaneous
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Machine the most challenging parts safely and efficiently with simultaneous 4- and 5-axis machining. Choose from a suite of dedicated multi-axis strategies and tool-axis controls to finely control the motion of your 4- and 5-axis CNC machinery.
Expert 5-axis controls
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Make changes to the 5-axis motion of your toolpaths using a range of intelligent edits. Change the tool orientation in local regions or apply smooth interpolations between others to avoid erratic motion that could compromise surface finish.
Automatic collision avoidance
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Automatically identify and avoid any collisions or near-misses involving the cutting tool and workpiece. Use the rotary axes of your machine to safely and smoothly tilt the tool away and avoid costly mistakes.
Dynamic machine control
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Use a 3D model of your 5-axis CNC machine tool to select the best tool-axis orientation to machine parts safely and efficiently. Dynamic drag handles and visual feedback help identify collisions and axis over-travel to speed up CAM programming.
In-cycle probing
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Access dedicated probing routines to measure 3D surface geometry with spindle mounted touch probes. Use resulting measurements to simplify part setup and monitor the quality of machined parts throughout the machining process. Produce inspection reports and share via Autodesk Drive.
Offline robot programming
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Use this dedicated interface to streamline the offline programming of industrial robots for additive and subtractive applications. Simulate and optimize your toolpaths using an accurate 3D model of your robot to reduce axis singularities and over-travel.
Electrode manufacture
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Automate the design, manufacture, inspection, and electrical-discharge manufacturing burning of electrodes. Use customizable machining templates to automate the production of families of electrodes for increased process consistency, and to help avoid mistakes happening on the shop floor.
Hybrid manufacturing
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Create, control, and simulate deposition strategies for driving high-rate additive processes, such as Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF). Combine additive and subtractive toolpaths to enable hybrid manufacturing workflows using suitable CNC machinery.
Blisks, blades, and impellers
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Simplify the CAM programming of blisks, integrally bladed rotorsblades, and impellers with dedicated 5-axis machining strategies. Roughing and finishing strategies use advanced tool-axis smoothing, resulting in safe and predictable machine motion and exceptional surface finish.
Engine ports and manifolds
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Access specialized 3-axis and 5-axis machining strategies to automate the CAM programming of engine ports and manifolds. Use advanced toolpath controls to regulate surface finish and improve the flow of fluid/gas resulting in optimal part performance.
Rib machining
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Produce cutter-friendly toolpaths to mill the deep ribs and slots commonly found in molds and dies. Toolpath offsets are optimized to maintain a constant tool load, prolonging tool life and reducing the risk of tool failure. Use as a low-cost alternative to EDM.
Toolpath and machine simulation
Simulate your 3- and 5-axis toolpaths using a 3D digital twin of your CNC machine. Avoid costly downstream problems by visualizing machine motion in a virtual environment to fix problems, including machine over-travel, axis reversals, and more.
Stock removal simulation
Simulate the removal of material from a virtual stock piece. Use advanced analysis tools to identify un-machined stock with different colors. Instantly highlight any gouges involving the cutting tool or collisions with the tool holder for increased peace of mind.
Advanced analysis
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Access a range of advanced options to analyze toolpath behavior to predict the quality of your CNC machined parts. Instantly visualize defects that could be caused by undesirable rotary axis motion. Experiment with different feeds and speeds to simulate the impact on surface finish.
Automatic project verification
FUSION WITH POWERMILL ULTIMATE: Carry out detailed safety checks of entire projects, including toolpaths and NC programs. PowerMill uses background processing to check for gouges, collisions, and more, meaning you can continue part programming to save you time and increase confidence in the safety of your NC programs.
Customization and automation
Embed your machining best practices into templates, macros, and toolbars that can automate common tasks. Share these with new workers to help them become more productive, and free up experienced workers to handle more valuable projects.
Trusted NC code output
Rapidly output high-quality NC code for your CNC machine and NC controller. PowerMill includes a large library of editable post-processors that you can configure to meet your needs. For more advanced customization, additional support can be provided through our network of global resellers.
Setup sheets
Automatically produce 2D setup sheets to help communicate critical information with machine operators and other project stakeholders. Share details about models, fixturing, tooling, datums, and toolpath feeds and speeds to avoid mistakes and allow critical decisions to be made quickly.
Autodesk Drive and shared views
Securely store key PowerMill data in the cloud and share with internal and external members of your team for improved project collaboration. Use password protection to manage access across your team and keep your data and intellectual property safe.
System requirements for Autodesk PowerMill 2026
System requirements for Autodesk PowerMill 2026
Operating system | Microsoft® Windows® 10 (64-bit) See Autodesk's Product Support Lifecycle for support information. |
CPU type | Multiple core 64-bit processor, such as Intel® Core™ i7 or Intel® Core™ i9 Processors with higher individual core clock speeds are recommended over processors with many more cores |
Memory | 8 GB RAM minimum recommended |
GPU | NVIDIA GPU or graphics card from their professional range, such as Quadro® |
Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Disk space | 160 GB |
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