CAM Assist releases from October 2026, newest first, including thread milling in Mastercam, GibbsCAM 2027 support and machining modes per setup. These notes record what each release changed at the time. For other months, and for which parts of CAM Assist update automatically, see CAM Assist release notes.
CAM Assist User Interface 2.2.15, 21 October 2026
Installs automatically.
- The Cutting Parameters Explorer gives recommendations for T-slot cutters. See The Cutting Parameters Explorer.
- You choose the machining mode for each setup, and can set roughing and finishing directions separately for 3+2. See What are 3 Axis, 3+1 and 3+2 machining modes? and Choose machining directions for a 3+2 setup.
- Added Swedish and Traditional Chinese. See Change the CAM Assist language.
- Updated the CAM Assist Universal tool libraries for wider tool coverage and more reliable results.
- Improved thread mill length validation.
- Restored automatic detection of threaded holes for tapping in Autodesk Fusion.
- Replaced unclear thread form codes in hole making recommendations. See Choose a thread for a hole.
CAM Assist for Mastercam 2.2.6, 21 October 2026
Download a new installer. See Install CAM Assist for Mastercam.
- Thread milling: CAM Assist can create Mastercam toolpaths for internal thread milling. See Hole element settings: bottom, bore, thread, pilot and spot drilling.
- Tool handling: Updating tools keeps more of their Mastercam settings, and running CAM Assist again no longer duplicates session tools. Face mills with a corner radius export and re-import correctly.
- Cutting Parameters Explorer: Saved cutting parameters keep their feed values, and helical boring operations show the right settings. See Cutting Parameters Explorer problems in Mastercam.
- Generated operations: Saved tools apply coolant defaults in Mastercam. Chamfering and deburring use better feed plane defaults, and deburring operations use the configured cut width.
- Other fixes: Tool database (ToolDB) imports skip unusable presets with zero feeds or speeds, and installer text is clearer.
CAM Assist Strategy Service 2.2.13, 16 October 2026
Installs automatically.
- Fixed an internal error when the length of tool inserted into the holder was longer than the holder.
- Corrected safe heights and retract distances for hole making operations when the setup origin differs from the model origin.
CAM Assist for GibbsCAM 2.2.3, 16 October 2026
Download a new installer. See Install CAM Assist for GibbsCAM.
- Added support for GibbsCAM 2027.
- Holder geometry includes only the part of the holder below the gauge plane, so cutting parameter recommendations reflect the rigidity of the assembly.