# CAM-TOOL Reviews **Vendor:** C&G Systems **Category:** [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam) **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 10 ## About CAM-TOOL CAM-TOOL is a CAD/CAM system optimized for high-accuracy 3D machining, making it particularly well-suited for mold and die manufacturing and other applications where surface finish and geometric accuracy are critical. It is designed to improve overall lead time—not only machining time, but also downstream work such as polishing and fitting/spotting. By generating stable toolpaths for complex 3D geometry and hard-milling workflows, CAM-TOOL helps shops achieve consistent surface results, reduce rework, and extend tool life. The rest of the description, especially around lead time reduction and downstream benefits (polishing, fitting, spotting), aligns very well with how customers actually experience value from CAM-TOOL. At the core of CAM-TOOL is a hybrid CAM engine (polygon and surface calculation). This approach supports efficient toolpath generation from complex CAD data and helps maintain surface continuity where it matters most in tooling work. The result is a practical balance of accuracy, stability, and productivity for day-to-day mold machining. CAM-TOOL supports common milling workflows including 3-axis and 3+2 positioning, with simultaneous 5-axis available when required for specific geometries. It is commonly used for cavity/core machining, electrodes and tooling components, and other applications where surface consistency and reduced benchwork directly impact delivery speed and quality. Key benefits include: improved surface consistency that can reduce polishing effort, more predictable machining that can help reduce fitting/spotting and rework, longer tool life through stable cutting conditions, and shorter total lead time from programming to finishing. ## CAM-TOOL Reviews ### 1. Using CAM-TOOL to optimise machining process. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Aniket N. | Assistant System Engineer trainee , Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 05, 2023 **What do you like best about CAM-TOOL?** Using CAM-TOOL we were able to optimise machining process for manufacturing of complex vehicle components like Wheel hub assembly. It's helps to creating G-codes which saving our time. User interface is very easy to understand. **What do you dislike about CAM-TOOL?** Software demands high power and process ability of our systems. **What problems is CAM-TOOL solving and how is that benefiting you?** Helping to create G codes for CNC machines to manufacture complex component designs which saving time and improves precision in our components. ### 2. Good tool for the short circuit identified **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Darshan B. | Design Engnier, Design, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 25, 2023 **What do you like best about CAM-TOOL?** PCB desigen anyslise and pad shorts and overlaps **What do you dislike about CAM-TOOL?** all is ok but some scripting is not working **What problems is CAM-TOOL solving and how is that benefiting you?** noting it is good and user frindly ### 3. Excellent software for die tool path **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Medical Devices | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 02, 2023 **What do you like best about CAM-TOOL?** The multiple tooth paths available. Error free NC code. Tool path calculated based on actual surface. **What do you dislike about CAM-TOOL?** The stock files created with each path can take up memory. Manual programming needed for turning in a lathe. **What problems is CAM-TOOL solving and how is that benefiting you?** Tool path for die. direct milling of very hard steel material and excellent surface finish. ### 4. High End Die/Mold CAM Solution **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Steven E. | Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 05, 2020 **What do you like best about CAM-TOOL?** CAM-Tool generates very accurate & smooth Die/Mold tool paths very efficiently. It generates tool paths based on the actual surface & not on some polygon rendering that needs to be tweaked to get the polygon bumps down to the smoothness required. I have tried other Die/Mold CAM programs to generate the same code would take hours to generate while CAM-Tool does it in mere minutes. I have used the software for over a decade & have rarely had to edit any NC code. CAM-Tool is able to calculate up to eight separate tool paths concurrently. Most tool paths are not directly related to the previous, thus not require any recalculation of later strategies. Very rarely does this software crash. **What do you dislike about CAM-TOOL?** CAM-Tool is designed for milling machines only. Any lathe type machine would require manual programming the turning operations, or another CAM software to generate the turning tool paths. Software is geared toward smaller parts, so rendering large parts can be time consuming. CAM-Tool creates a stock model for each optimized tool path. These stock models can quickly fill a hard drive. **What problems is CAM-TOOL solving and how is that benefiting you?** Direct milling of harden tool steels up to 65 Rc. Nearly polish free surface finishes off the mill. Reduced the amount of EDM work to a minimum. Reliable, edit free NC code. Three to five axis simultaneous milling with full machine verification. ### 5. Quick and exact with regards to molds and dies **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ibrahim N. | vishwa and suyog industries Belgaum, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 22, 2022 **What do you like best about CAM-TOOL?** CAM gives an excellent and more solid completion - there is no human mistake. With the help of a cam, you can efficiently manufacture convoluted items Work costs are low. You can use buttons to utilize, and it very well may be convoluted, yet you will get used to it; sit back and relax. **What do you dislike about CAM-TOOL?** Very little is easy to use the operating framework. As it, huge software expectation to learn and adapt is huge and troublesome. **What problems is CAM-TOOL solving and how is that benefiting you?** Roll out specific improvements in the simplified process that help advance the essay. **Official Response from Ryo Ishiyama:** > Thank you very much for writing the review of CAM-TOOL. The point you dislike, such as very little easy to use is the major issue for us. One of our biggest decision is that we implemented the tree view at Version 16. Changing the user interface can make the novice user adapt easier to the software but it can also confuse experienced users. We will restructure our software passionately for both novices and veterans. If you have any idea to improve CAM-TOOL, I would like you to send an e-mail or make a call to our support. ### 6. Elite Die/Mold Software **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Doug S. | CNC Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 15, 2021 **What do you like best about CAM-TOOL?** CAMTOOL is our go to software for small to medium size mold components. No other software has been able to perfrom as well when cutting hard materials and intricate details/deep ribs. Tool life and surface finish has been greatly improved since switching to CAMTOOL. Because of the stock model feature there is very little wasted motion/air cutting. It also makes re machining operations a breeze as the software knows exactly what areas need to be re cut. The software also allows us to use the same DIA cutter with different lengths to reach into deeper areas like ribs. The software will automatically generate the toolpath based on the length of tool and remove unwanted tool path for each longer tool. This allows us to cut as much of the material with the shorter more rigid tool. CAMTOOL is also always upgrading and improving the software, adding additional features and improving the user experience. The local support has always been very helpful with solving problems and providing training to new and existing users. **What do you dislike about CAM-TOOL?** Some of the more simple 2D toolpaths can take more time to setup compared to other softwares. However, once you are comfortable with the workflow it becomes a non issue. **What problems is CAM-TOOL solving and how is that benefiting you?** Better tool life in harder materials and improved surface finishes. Also, less programming time for intricate detail and fast calculation times. ### 7. Upscale Mold & Die software **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Erick C. | Sr. CNC Machining Specialist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 25, 2021 **What do you like best about CAM-TOOL?** Cam-Tool is a step above when it comes to molds and dies. It has reduced programming and machining times. Also allowed for confident lights out hard milling for our molds. Simultanius 5 axis work is very easy to learn compared to other software out there. Support is very responsive to questions and provide you with the help you need to get the job done. **What do you dislike about CAM-TOOL?** A high end computer with lots of memory and processors makes life easier, but that can be said for most CAM systems. **What problems is CAM-TOOL solving and how is that benefiting you?** Surface finish is incredible. Mirror finishes are easily attainable with the right tooling and machine. **Official Response from Ryo Ishiyama:** > Thank you very much for the review! And also, thank you for your continuous usage! Yes, mirror finish needs the right tooling and machine and CAM software. Glad to hear that CAM-TOOL has helped your success. ### 8. Best CAM software I’ve used **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Craig S. | Tool Room Foreman, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 21, 2021 **What do you like best about CAM-TOOL?** Increased tool life, accurate tool paths, ability to machine hardened steel, fast, dependable **What do you dislike about CAM-TOOL?** Pretty big learning curve, no Solidworks translator, no Wire EDM module **What problems is CAM-TOOL solving and how is that benefiting you?** Ability to program all parts and electrodes within one file to run in an automated cell ### 9. No Confusion, You'll Be Welcome **Rating:** 1.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Faruk O. | Civil Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 26, 2019 **What do you like best about CAM-TOOL?** Fast. Really fast. If you need to work fast, don't even hesitate to use it. In the first sight, you have so many buttons to use, it could be complicating but you will get use to it, don't worry. **What do you dislike about CAM-TOOL?** So oldfashioned design. Low quality color choiced. Need to work on contrast too. Also having so many buttons in opening could be complicating for new users even if they can handle it with time but it slows understanding. **Recommendations to others considering CAM-TOOL:** If you need time, you can use it or else you should try other ways. **What problems is CAM-TOOL solving and how is that benefiting you?** We just took a part with that program for trying it. We used 3D Milling. 12,000 RPM Spindle, 0.008in Depth ### 10. Amazing experience **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Automotive | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 22, 2019 **What do you like best about CAM-TOOL?** It's easy understood able properties and tools **What do you dislike about CAM-TOOL?** Nothing as it includes very easy operations which help us to understood easily **Recommendations to others considering CAM-TOOL:** Little bit helpful **What problems is CAM-TOOL solving and how is that benefiting you?** In college works ## CAM-TOOL Discussions - [What is the most used CAM software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cam-tool-what-is-the-most-used-cam-software) - [Which software is used in CAM lab?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-software-is-used-in-cam-lab) - [What is the function of CAM software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cam-tool-what-is-the-function-of-cam-software) - [What are the features of CAM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-of-cam) - [View CAM-TOOL pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/cam-tool/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-13+10%3A25%3A44+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=3fc77217-0859-4aca-9e3a-9a210af5f2f4&secure%5Btoken%5D=0ba9a5cad1e3979f8b3e73f32157721e84e3f74980cb08c479a9f27bec5d185c&format=llm_user) ## CAM-TOOL Features **CAD to CAM** - CAD-CAM Import - CAM Data Exchange - CAD/CAM Compatibility **CNC Programming** - CNC Workflows - CNC Feature Recognition - Programming Control **Machining** - Job Set-up - Operations - Tooling and Toolpaths ## Top CAM-TOOL Alternatives - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (507 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (628 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) - 4.3/5.0 (581 reviews)