CAM Built for Modern Mold & Die Shops
WORKNC helps mold and die teams program complex parts faster, improve surface quality, and reduce manual effort without the complexity of traditional CAM.
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The Challenge Mold & Die Shops Face
More complex geometry
Purpose-Built for Mold & Die
This is not a generic CAM system. WORKNC is designed specifically for complex surfaces, cavities, and tooling workflows.
What Makes WORKNC Different
Explore the evolution of Multi-Directional Rest Roughing in WORKNC 2026.1—now enhanced with machine-aware automation for safer, faster, and more efficient 3+2 machining.
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FAQ
WORKNC is purpose-built for mold and die manufacturing, not general machining. It’s designed to handle complex surfaces, deep cavities, and tooling workflows, helping programmers generate reliable toolpaths faster with less manual input.
WORKNC uses automated toolpaths and smart defaults to reduce setup time and eliminate repetitive manual adjustments. This allows programmers to move from part geometry to machine-ready code faster, even on complex parts.
Yes. WORKNC includes advanced finishing strategies designed specifically for mold and die work. These strategies help produce smoother surfaces directly off the machine, reducing the need for polishing and rework.
Yes. WORKNC is designed with intuitive workflows and automation, making it easier for teams to get productive quickly. This is especially valuable as many shops face skilled labor shortages and fewer experienced programmers.
WORKNC 2026.1, brings powerful advancements to mold & die machining with a strong focus on automation, machine awareness, and efficiency. WORKNC 2026.1 helps users reduce programming time, eliminate guesswork, and generate machine-feasible toolpaths from the start, especially for complex mold & die applications.
Highlights:
- Machine-aware Multi-Directional Rest Roughing – safe 3+2 toolpaths in one click
- - New 5-Axis Dynamic Contact Finishing – optimized for circle-segment tools
- - Enhanced Curve Profiling
- - Cloud Tool Library support
- - Improved usability with updated interface and toolpath dialog
Modern mold and die work is getting harder:
Tighter tolerances
Shorter lead times
Fewer experienced programmers
Traditional CAM tools weren’t built for this new reality.
Faster Programming
Automated toolpaths and smart defaults reduce setup time and manual input.
Easier to Adopt
Intuitive workflows help teams get productive faster, even as talent gets harder to find.
Better Surface Quality
Advanced finishing strategies help deliver smoother surfaces with less polishing.
What Shops Are Saying
“We chose WORKNC for the roughing, finishing, re-machining, and 5-axis programming.”
— Jim Justice, Manager, Sharp Tooling Solutions
“One of the things we quickly noticed was improved cycle time and improved quality.”
— Chad Lamance, Chief Operations Officer, United Tool & Mold
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What’s Next
If WORKNC looks like it could help your shop:
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