AI-Assisted CAD/CAM for Plasma & Laser Tables

Cut with Confidence.

Go from an idea, photo, or 3D model to verified CNC plasma & laser G-code in minutes:

2D Drafting & Photo Tracing

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AI Art, Stencil & Sign Generation

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Effortless CAM: Cut Placement & Direction

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3D STEP Assembly Import & Unfolding Shop

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True-Shape Part Nesting & Remnant Tracking Remnants: Shop

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Interactive Dry-Run Simulator

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Standalone Offline Core • Cloud AI Features (Internet Required for AI) 30-Day Full Shop Trial • Instant Start Inches (in) & Metric (mm) Native

Seamless Design-to-Cut Flow

From First Sketch to Nested Sheet in One Unified Workspace.

Design, nest, and generate machine-ready code side-by-side. Adjust a part dimension or bolt hole and watch your toolpaths and sheet layout update live.

Multi-Sheet Nest & Remnant Tracking — Draft CAM 2 Sheets • Remnant: 87.5 × 15.3"

Draft CAM showing two nested steel sheets with base plates, interlocked chevron brackets, and an automatically measured 87.5 x 15.3 inch usable remnant

1. Draw, Trace, or Generate Art

Precision CAD: Lines, arcs, fillets, driven dimensions & plate/flange/gusset generators.
AI & Camera Input: Trace phone photos, generate AI stencil art, or import DXF, SVG & 3D STEP.

2. CAM Automation

Auto Kerf & Cut Order: Automated kerf compensation and smart hole-first cut order with easily modifiable settings.
Clean Leads & Holes: Auto lead-in placement plus small-hole & corner THC rules for smooth edges.

3. Dry-Run & Cut

Visual Back-Plot: Preview every pierce, rapid move, and torch path with cycle-time estimates.
Verified G-Code: Export true G2/G3 arc code tailored to your plasma or laser table.

Engineered for Precision & Speed

DraftCAM Everything You Need at the Table and in the Office

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Precision 2D CAD & Driven Dimensions

AutoCAD-Style Snaps: Ortho, polar tracking, trim, extend, offset & fillet.
Driven Dimensions: Type a dimension to resize features directly.
Instant Units: Toggle inch and mm anytime.

▶ 1-Min Video: Drafting & Dimensions

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Camera & Silhouette Part Tracing

Snap a Photo: Trace parts or templates from a photo.
True Scale & Perspective: Calibrate from two points, a ruler, or 4 corners to flatten angled photos.
Smooth Arcs: Sub-pixel edge snapping & automatic background removal.

▶ 1-Min Video: Photo to Cut Part

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Small-Hole & Corner Precision Rules

Cleaner Small Holes: Slows feed and adds overburn on small holes—fully adjustable for your torch.
Crisp Corners: Cut rules slow feed into sharp turns and tight arcs for clean edge quality.
Steady Torch Height: Coordinates THC OFF / THC ON automatically through features.

▶ 1-Min Video: Small-Hole Rules & THC Lock

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AI Stencil Art, Bridges & Part Preview

Custom Metal Art: Generate stencils from a photo or plain-English prompt.
Full CAD Editing: Tweak cutouts or add retaining tabs with ⌖ Bridge.
Solid Material Preview: Highlights kept steel and verifies connected islands.

▶ 1-Min Video: Stencils, Bridges & Preview

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True-Shape Nesting & Smart Lead Placement

High-Yield Nesting: Interlocks parts along with the ability to nest different part types together.
Smart Lead Placement: Positions pierce location and lead-ins cleanly with gouge warnings.
1-Click Design Check: Verifies closed loops, clean geometry & web clearances.

▶ 1-Min Video: True-Shape Nesting

Shop Tier

Formed-Part Photo Depth (Z) Unfolder

Reverse-Engineer Bent Parts: Photograph an already-bent bracket on the bench.
Pick Fold & Height Z: Calculates the true flat length of angled or rolled flanges.
K-Factor Flat Pattern: Outputs ready-to-cut flat stock with bend lines.

▶ 1-Min Video: Unfold a Bent Part from a Photo

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3D STEP Assembly & Sheet-Metal Unfolding

Drop In .step / .iges: Separates flat plates, bent sheet metal, tube & hardware.
K-Factor Unfolder: Flattens bent brackets with bend callouts on layer BEND.
Auto-Job Builder: Groups and nests parts by material thickness.

▶ 1-Min Video: 3D STEP to Nested Sheets

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Multi-Sheet Nests, Remnants & Skeleton Cuts

Multi-Plate Runs: Pack production jobs across as many sheets as needed.
Remnant Inventory: Save leftover usable drops.
Skeleton Upcuts: Auto-slices scrap webs after an M0 part-unload pause.

▶ 1-Min Video: Remnants & Skeleton Cuts

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Job PDF Reports, Costing & Part Labels

Shop Setup Sheets: PDF nest maps, pierce counts & cycle-time estimates.
Instant Job Costing: Live steel weight, sheet utilization % & remnant value.
Peel-&-Stick Labels: Print part IDs so every cut piece can be inventoried.

▶ 1-Min Video: Setup Sheets & Part Labels

Post-Processor & Cut-Chart Setup

Machine-Verified on WinCNC • Adaptable to Your Table

Verified WinCNC / ShopSabre post processor included. Other post processors can be created through Draft CAM Hobby or Shop by importing a .tap or .nc sample file from your table. You can also snap a photo from your CNC table’s programming manual to configure your M and G codes, feeds, and pierce delays.

▶ 1-Min Video: Machine & Cut-Chart Setup

WinCNC / ShopSabre Machine Verified

Turnkey .tap post verified on ShopSabre hardware with true G2/G3 arcs.

Learn from Sample .tap / .nc Built-In Tool

Import a working G-code file from your table to auto-learn your controller’s dialect.

Cut-Chart Photo Importer Built-In Tool

Snap a photo of your torch manual to load feeds, kerfs, and pierce delays via AI.

Langmuir FireControl Starter Template

CrossFire .nc template + sample import (verify torch-off on your table before cutting).

Mach3 / Mach4 Plasma Starter Template

Standard .tap template with customizable M3/M5, dwell & THC codes.

LinuxCNC / CommandCNC Starter Template

Configurable .ngc dialect template—refine from your machine’s working sample file.

UCCNC / Avid CNC Starter Template

Configurable .tap template for Avid CNC & CNCdrive plasma controllers.

GRBL Laser & Small CNC Starter Template

Laser .nc starter profile (M3 S1000/M5, 0.008" kerf & laser cut table).

Perpetual Ownership

Pay Once. Own Your Version Forever.

Every license is yours to keep and includes a full year of software updates and a full tank of cloud AI credits—with optional yearly maintenance or standalone AI refills whenever you want them.

30-Day Shop Trial

Experience every Draft, Cut, Nest, and 3D STEP feature on your own table.

$0 for 30 days

Instant download • Full offline & AI sampler access

✓ Full Draft CAM Shop unlocked for 30 days
✓ Export real G-code (.tap / .nc), DXF & PDF reports
✓ Includes free Trial AI Sampler for stencils & cut charts
✓ Your saved drawings always open & save forever

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Draft CAM Hobby

2D CAD, AI art, photo tracing, and single-sheet CAM for home shops & makers.

$199 one-time license

Includes 1 yr updates + full AI tank • Optional $49/yr after Year 1

✓ Perpetual offline license (DCAM1...)
✓ Full 2D CAD, CAM & Dry-Run simulator
✓ DXF, SVG & calibrated Camera / Photo Tracing
✓ Small-Hole & Corner THC Precision rules
✓ AI Stencil, Cut-Chart Photo Importer & Support
✓ Single-sheet true-shape nesting (unlimited parts)

Buy Draft CAM Hobby — $199

Full Fabrication Suite

Draft CAM Shop

3D STEP & Photo sheet-metal unfolding, multi-sheet nesting, remnants, and job costing.

$429 one-time license

Includes 1 yr updates + full AI tank • Optional $79/yr after Year 1

✓ Everything in Draft CAM Hobby, plus:
✓ 3D STEP Assembly & Photo Depth (Z) K-factor unfolding
✓ Multi-sheet nesting & batch job builder
✓ Remnant Inventory + automatic Skeleton cuts
✓ Job PDF Reports, material weight & costing
✓ Printable Part Labels & unlimited machine profiles

Buy Draft CAM Shop — $429

Capability	Draft CAM Hobby ($199)	Draft CAM Shop ($429)
2D CAD Drafting, Constraints & Driven Dimensions (`in` / `mm`)	✓	✓
DXF, SVG & Calibrated Camera / Photo Part Tracing	✓	✓
Plasma & Laser CAM, Small-Hole / Corner THC Rules & Dry-Run	✓	✓
AI Stencil Art, Cut-Chart Photo Importer & “Help Me” Assistant (Internet required)	✓ (Full Tank Included)	✓ (Expanded Tank Included)
Single-Sheet True-Shape Nesting & Yield % (Unlimited Parts)	✓	✓
Machine Profiles, Cut-Chart Library & AI Cut-Chart Importer	1 Active Machine	Unlimited Machines
Formed-Part Photo Depth (Z) K-Factor Sheet-Metal Unfolder	—	✓
3D STEP Assembly Import, K-Factor Bend Unfolding & Job Builder	—	✓
Multi-Sheet Nesting & Per-Sheet G-Code Export	—	✓
Remnant & Sheet Inventory + Automatic Skeleton Cuts	—	✓
Job Summary PDF Reports, Plate Weight, Costing & Part Labels	—	✓
Native DWG Import & External References (XREFs)	—	✓
Optional Annual Maintenance (Software Updates + Full AI Refill)	$49 / year	$79 / year
Standalone AI Credit Reloads (No Maintenance Required)	$19 Half-Tank • $29 Full-Tank	$19 Half-Tank • $29 Full-Tank

Cloud AI When Connected. 100% Standalone Offline Core Everywhere Else.

Cloud AI features (stencil generation, cut-chart photo import, and AI support) use an internet connection—while all core 2D CAD, photo tracing, 3D unfolding, nesting, CAM, and your perpetual DCAM1... license run 100% offline on your shop PC.

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