Artcam Pro 9.1 Tutorial __exclusive__ May 2026
ArtCAM Pro 9.1 — Comprehensive Tutorial and Guide
This long post covers setup, core workflows, tips, and troubleshooting for ArtCAM Pro 9.1 (carving, relief modelling, toolpaths, and production). Assumes you have a basic CNC/router and an understanding of CAD/CAM concepts. Where needed I make reasonable defaults and provide step-by-step instructions and actionable presets.
- Post-processing: Post-processing involves converting the toolpath into a format that can be read by your CNC machine. To post-process your toolpath, click on File > Post-process or press Ctrl + P on your keyboard.
- Outputting to a CNC Machine: To output your design to a CNC machine, connect your computer to the machine and transfer the post-processed file.
- Boolean Operations: Boolean operations allow you to combine multiple shapes using operations such as union, subtract, and intersect. To perform a Boolean operation, select the shapes and click on the Boolean tool in the toolbar or press B on your keyboard.
- Curves and Surfaces: Artcam Pro 9.1 provides a range of curve and surface tools, including NURBS curves, B-spline curves, and surfaces. These tools allow you to create complex shapes and surfaces.
- Importing and Exporting Files: Artcam Pro 9.1 supports a range of file formats, including DXF, DWG, and STL. To import a file, click on File > Import or press Ctrl + I on your keyboard. To export a file, click on File > Export or press Ctrl + E on your keyboard.
- Click the Text Tool (the "A" icon) on the left toolbar.
- Click on the screen and type your text (e.g., "HELLO").
- Choose a font and size. Click Create.
- Currently, this is just a flat line. To make it 3D:
- Set the Start Height (how high off the base material) and Total Height.
- Click Add. You will now see the 3D text in the 3D view window.
- Internet Archive (archive.org) – Search for “ArtCAM 9.1 tutorial PDF” or “Delcam ArtCAM training guide”
- CNCZone forum – Many old ArtCAM tutorials are shared there in the “ArtCAM” subforum
- YouTube – Search “ArtCAM 9.1 tutorial” (channels like “Learn ArtCAM” or “CNC ArtCAM”) – even older videos remain useful
- Vectric Forum – Not directly related, but former ArtCAM users often share workflow equivalents for VCarve/Aspire
- provide a ready-to-run toolpath template for the specific CNC controller you use (specify controller),
- create step-by-step parameter values for one of the example projects above (specify which),
- or produce vector templates for signs or ornament panels.
Select a Tool: Click Select to choose a cutter (e.g., a V-bit for text, a ball-nose bit for 3D reliefs).
Calculate: Click the button. You will see a preview of the tool movement on the screen.
Simulate: Click the Simulate button (often an icon that looks like a play button) to see a realistic render of the wood being cut.
ArtCAM Pro 9.1 — Comprehensive Tutorial and Guide
This long post covers setup, core workflows, tips, and troubleshooting for ArtCAM Pro 9.1 (carving, relief modelling, toolpaths, and production). Assumes you have a basic CNC/router and an understanding of CAD/CAM concepts. Where needed I make reasonable defaults and provide step-by-step instructions and actionable presets.
- Post-processing: Post-processing involves converting the toolpath into a format that can be read by your CNC machine. To post-process your toolpath, click on File > Post-process or press Ctrl + P on your keyboard.
- Outputting to a CNC Machine: To output your design to a CNC machine, connect your computer to the machine and transfer the post-processed file.
- Boolean Operations: Boolean operations allow you to combine multiple shapes using operations such as union, subtract, and intersect. To perform a Boolean operation, select the shapes and click on the Boolean tool in the toolbar or press B on your keyboard.
- Curves and Surfaces: Artcam Pro 9.1 provides a range of curve and surface tools, including NURBS curves, B-spline curves, and surfaces. These tools allow you to create complex shapes and surfaces.
- Importing and Exporting Files: Artcam Pro 9.1 supports a range of file formats, including DXF, DWG, and STL. To import a file, click on File > Import or press Ctrl + I on your keyboard. To export a file, click on File > Export or press Ctrl + E on your keyboard.
- Click the Text Tool (the "A" icon) on the left toolbar.
- Click on the screen and type your text (e.g., "HELLO").
- Choose a font and size. Click Create.
- Currently, this is just a flat line. To make it 3D:
- Set the Start Height (how high off the base material) and Total Height.
- Click Add. You will now see the 3D text in the 3D view window.
- Internet Archive (archive.org) – Search for “ArtCAM 9.1 tutorial PDF” or “Delcam ArtCAM training guide”
- CNCZone forum – Many old ArtCAM tutorials are shared there in the “ArtCAM” subforum
- YouTube – Search “ArtCAM 9.1 tutorial” (channels like “Learn ArtCAM” or “CNC ArtCAM”) – even older videos remain useful
- Vectric Forum – Not directly related, but former ArtCAM users often share workflow equivalents for VCarve/Aspire
- provide a ready-to-run toolpath template for the specific CNC controller you use (specify controller),
- create step-by-step parameter values for one of the example projects above (specify which),
- or produce vector templates for signs or ornament panels.
Select a Tool: Click Select to choose a cutter (e.g., a V-bit for text, a ball-nose bit for 3D reliefs).
Calculate: Click the button. You will see a preview of the tool movement on the screen.
Simulate: Click the Simulate button (often an icon that looks like a play button) to see a realistic render of the wood being cut.
