Vero Software, a part of Hexagon has released WorkNC 2026.2 is a premium CNC software for surface or solid models in mould, die and tooling businesses for 2 to 5-axis CNC programming. The latest release of WORKNC introduces most required improvements in CAM programming, enhancing user experience and efficiency.

Redefining Roughing Excellence
Discover how WORKNC 2026.2 transforms rest-roughing into a faster, more intuitive, and predictable experience. This release introduces a new generation of stock-driven algorithms and real-time 3D feedback, helping you eliminate uncertainty and significantly reduce programming time.
Rest-Roughing: Minimum Stock to Find – Interactive Stock Awareness
Take full control of your rest-roughing strategies with a new approach to material detection and validation. WORKNC 2026.2 introduces a brand new algorithm combined with an interactive 3D stock preview, enabling you to visualize and adjust machining results before any calculation is launched. WORKNC dynamically displays the remaining stock based on your toolpath parameters, enabling instant adjustment of “Minimum Stock to Find” and stock allowances. This eliminates trial-and-error by providing immediate feedback on what will be removed, what will remain, and how the toolpath will behave. With intuitive 3D interactivity, you can anticipate machining results in real time, refine your strategy effortlessly, and ensure optimal material engagement from open areas rather than direct plunging into stock. This makes advanced strategies such as Waveform fully effective for rest roughing.

Securing post-processor retract moves
Many users rely on the post-processor to compute toolpath start and ends in 3+2. This calculation used to be performed in a complete black box. These additional movements are now automatically checked against the machine and the tool.

Multi-directional rest-roughing consolidation
WORKNC now includes consideration of stock in undercuts Rest-material splitting based on the machine, enabling:
– Increased material removal
– More flexible and more capable than previous versions
– Higher automation level for faster and more secure programming

WorkNC CAM software is the premier automatic CNC software for surface or solid models in mold, die and tooling businesses for 2 to 5-axis CNC programming, which perfect for surface or solid models in mould, die and tooling. WorkNCs multi-threaded processing takes advantage of multi-core computers giving blisteringly fast calculation and processing times. Preparation times are also reduced thanks to predefined machining sequences and batch mode toolpathcalculations.

In this video, I’ll show you how to create a Flat Surface Roughing toolpath in WORKNC CAM. We’ll go step-by-step from geometry selection to tool setup and toolpath generation, using a 25mm bull-nose cutter.
Hexagon is a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies. Hexagon has more than 14,000 employees in over 40 countries and net sales of about 2,400 MEUR. Our products are used in a broad range of industries including surveying, power and energy, aerospace and defence, construction, safety and security, automotive and manufacturing. Vero Software, a part of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s Production Software business. Hexagon acquired Vero Software, a specialist in CAD/CAM software, in 2014 and has continued to expand and diversify its offering.