CAM Software
Turn 3D CAD models into accurate, production-ready flat patterns.
Almacam Unfold connects 3D sheet metal design with manufacturing by transforming folded CAD models into production-ready flat patterns. It helps manufacturers and sheet metal subcontractors process customer-supplied 3D parts, recognize manufacturing geometry, apply bend-related rules, and prepare accurate flat models for downstream production.
The software can automatically recognize surfaces and folds, respect bend allowances, add folds, and define the edges used to open a part. It is particularly useful when incoming 3D CAD models are incomplete, defective, or not directly manufacturable and need to be prepared before cutting, punching, or bending.
Almacam Unfold can also operate automatically on a list of parts or a complete assembly, reducing repetitive preparation work when many 3D components must be processed. The resulting flat models can then move into Almacam workflows for cutting, punching, and press-brake programming.
Stop redrawing 3D sheet metal parts before production. Import, prepare, unfold, and move directly toward manufacturing.
Key features
Import 3D CAD models from different design environments and prepare incoming customer or engineering data for manufacturing. Almacam Unfold is particularly valuable when parts require correction or preparation before they can be processed downstream.
Automatically identify surfaces and folds within the 3D model and convert the geometry into a manufacturable sheet metal structure. This reduces the need to manually reconstruct parts before unfolding.
Generate flat patterns while considering bend allowances and sheet metal manufacturing requirements. Users can add folds and select edges or ridges to open the part where required, providing greater control over how complex components are unfolded.
Automatically import and process a list of parts or complete assemblies for unfolding. Prepared flat models can then be reused for cutting, punching, and bending workflows, reducing repeated data preparation between CAD and CAM.
Benefits
Use cases
Convert incoming 3D models into production-ready flat patterns without manually redrawing every component.
Repair, prepare, and unfold customer parts directly within the manufacturing workflow before cutting or punching. This is specifically highlighted as a strong use case by Almacam.
Process lists of 3D parts or assemblies automatically when many components must be prepared for quotation or manufacturing.
Create flat models for cutting or punching and maintain continuity with downstream bending preparation.
Convert incoming 3D models into production-ready flat patterns without manually redrawing every component.
Repair, prepare, and unfold customer parts directly within the manufacturing workflow before cutting or punching. This is specifically highlighted as a strong use case by Almacam.
Process lists of 3D parts or assemblies automatically when many components must be prepared for quotation or manufacturing.
Create flat models for cutting or punching and maintain continuity with downstream bending preparation.
Convert incoming 3D models into production-ready flat patterns without manually redrawing every component.
Repair, prepare, and unfold customer parts directly within the manufacturing workflow before cutting or punching. This is specifically highlighted as a strong use case by Almacam.
Process lists of 3D parts or assemblies automatically when many components must be prepared for quotation or manufacturing.
Create flat models for cutting or punching and maintain continuity with downstream bending preparation.
Compatibility
Adige
Cyberstep
Koike
LT-Free
Lyonstek
Mazak
Mecanumeric
Microstep
Nippei
NTC
Penta-Chutian
Prima
Tamari Industry
TCI
Trumpf
Wardjet
Weihong
Yawei
Adige
Cyberstep
Koike
LT-Free
Lyonstek
Mazak
Mecanumeric
Microstep
Nippei
NTC
Penta-Chutian
Prima
Tamari Industry
TCI
Trumpf
Wardjet
Weihong
Yawei
Adige
Cyberstep
Koike
LT-Free
Lyonstek
Mazak
Mecanumeric
Microstep
Nippei
NTC
Penta-Chutian
Prima
Tamari Industry
TCI
Trumpf
Wardjet
Weihong
Yawei
FAQ
Common questions
Almacam Unfold is a 3D CAD import and sheet metal unfolding solution that converts folded 3D models into production-ready flat patterns for downstream cutting, punching, and bending operations.
Almacam Unfold can process standard 3D exchange formats such as STEP, IGES, and Parasolid, as well as native CAD data from major systems including PTC Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX (UG-NX), SOLIDWORKS, Solid Edge, and Autodesk Inventor.
Yes. Almacam Unfold can automatically recognize surfaces, folds, and sheet metal geometry within imported 3D models, reducing the manual work required to prepare parts for manufacturing.
Voices
“Material scrap is down 12%. That alone paid for the software in five months. The scheduler is icing on the cake.”
Marcus Chen
Production Manager · BlueRidge HVAC
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