EZ-CAM is computer software used to control and manage the manufacturing process by creating part geometry, machining steps, and G-codes to operate CNC machines like lathes, mills, and wire EDM machines. The software started in the 1980s and allows users to define toolpaths by chaining curves along existing geometry. It then creates G-Code files for the selected CNC control. While cheaper than alternatives, EZ-CAM is less flexible and only works with 4-axis CNC machines.

1. EZ-CAM
Prepared by:
Naqqash Sajid
CU-624-2011
Department of Mechanical Engineering
CECOS University of IT and emerging sciences Peshawar
Presentation topic:

2. Contents of Presentation
• Introduction to CAM
• Introduction to E-Z CAM
• Brief history
• Basic programming steps
• Example
• Products of EZ-CAM
• Advantages
• Disadvantages

3. Introduction to CAM
CAM:
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is the use of
computer software to control machine tools and related
machinery in the manufacturing of work pieces.

4. Continued…….
CAM may also refer to the use of a computer to assist in all
operations of a manufacturing plant, including planning,
management, transportation and storage.

5. Introduction to EZ CAM
It is a computer software use to control, manage, regulate
the manufacturing process.
It is used to operate CNC machines by creating part
geometry, working steps and machining parameters and
creating G-codes file for that geometry.
CNC machines are
•CNC lathe
•CNC Milling
•CNC wire EDM

6. Brief History
• Ez-Cam is a suite of products for 3, 4 axis milling,
turning, turn/milling and wire EDM.
• Ez-Cam started as one of the very first pc based, easy to
use CAD/CAM products in the early 1980's.
• Originally owned by Bridgeport Machines Ltd (Inc) the
software has been sold and successfully supported in
the UK since this time.

7. BASIC PROGRAMMING STEPS
• STEP 1:
Create Geometry Start by creating part geometry via
commands under the Geometry Menu.
• STEP 2:
Define Path Curves Use the “Curves” menu commands like
CHAIN, ARC, LINEAR, etc. to define curves by tracing or
chaining existing geometry.

8. Continued……..
• STEP 3:
Create Work Steps and set Machining Parameters Define
Work Steps for each machining operation and apply the
parameters as required by type of operation. Visualize
the computed path to assure correct operation and
proper setting of machining parameters.
• STEP 4:
Post G-Code Select the “Postprocessor” related to the
type of control and let the software create the G-Code
file.

9. Example
Creating a program for this part:
• Create part Geometry using line/arc creation and edit
commands.
• Define four machining Work steps.
Zig-Zag Machining
remove the outside
material
Pocket Machining
create inside
pockets
Drill center hole
Drill bottom left hole

10. Continued….
• Define paths of the work steps by chaining lines and arcs.
• Verify all command displays toolpaths of the above 4
operations.
• Post command creates the G-Code for the selected control.

11. Products of EZ-CAM
• EZ-mill express
• EZ-turn Express
• EZ-turn
• EZ-EDM
• EZ-Filter max
• Text CAM

12. Advantages
• Less expensive as compared to other
CAM softwares e.g Mastercam worth
3500$.
• It have G-code generator while some CAM
softwares have no G-code generator.
• Mastercam is designed to operate on high
performance PC running on XP or Vista
platforms, while EZ-CAM can be operated
on low specs system.

13. Disadvantages
• It is not flexible as compared to
Mastercam and other CAM softwares. Like
Mastercam open virtually any CAD file or
use Mastercam's built-in 3D modeling
tools.
• EZ-CAM only suit 4-Axis CNC machines
while Sprut-CAM works with 5-Axis CNC
machines.

14. Continued…..
• SprutCAM enables to create CLData for
the oxygen, plasma, waterjet and laser
cutting machines while EZ-CAM only
works with CNC lathe,miling and wire
EDM.

15. Thank you