Artcam Pro 81 May 2026

You hit "Calculate." Within seconds, the flat vectors become a shimmering 3D relief. You can rotate, zoom, and inspect for undercuts (which you don’t have in 3-axis milling).

The flagship feature. With a single click, ArtCAM Pro 8.1 could convert a grayscale image into a 3D relief. Darker areas became deep valleys, and lighter areas became peaks. This "Height Map" technology allowed woodworkers to carve photographic portraits or complex company logos without manual sculpting. artcam pro 81

You import a black-and-white company logo (EPS file). ArtCAM reads the bezier curves perfectly. You hit "Calculate