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HydroCam

Flawless hydraulic
manifold production

Complex manifolds, produced in minutes.

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What is HydroCam?

HydroCam is CNC programming software for hydraulic manifolds that automatically generates machine-ready CNC code directly from your manifold design. It’s fast, accurate, and designed to save engineers time by automating the final step of production. 

Working directly from your HydroMan design, HydroCam imports all geometry and coordinate data automatically and generates ready to run CNC programs in minutes. It replaces hours of manual programming and closes the loop between design and production. 

HydroCam hydraulic manifold design software showing the editor interface with a 3D manifold model, machining features, and CNC programming workflow.

Automate, generate

Automate CNC programming, generate G-code automatically, and reduce hydraulic manifold programming time by up to 99%.* 

Writing custom CNC code is time intensive and requires a high level of precision. HydroCam automatically generates accurate programs while enabling efficient reuse of standardized feature libraries. 

By working with proven, reusable elements, you program faster, increase consistency, and reduce the likelihood of costly mistakes. 

HydroCam is a stand-alone solution that optimizes every step of the hydraulic manifold manufacturing process, delivering speed, accuracy, and reliability. 

*Where CNC coding can take up to 4 hours, HydroCam has reduced programming time to as little as 5 minutes. Results may vary depending on application. 

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Error-free, accurate code

HydroCam automatically generates CNC machining programs and machine-ready G-code for hydraulic manifold production, by reading the intelligent data embedded in your HydroMan design. Every feature is fully defined during the design stage, ensuring clarity and consistency throughout the entire manufacturing process. 

You can integrate your own manufacturing knowledge, including drilling strategies, parametric depths and diameters, override feeds and speeds, and defined order of operations. 

With controller independent export, HydroCam ensures your CNC programs integrate seamlessly into your specific machine environment and control system. 

Your complete end-to-end hydraulic manufacturing solution. 

HydroCAM CNC programming software displaying exported G-code, machining instructions, and hydraulic manifold hole geometry for automated CNC manufacturing and post-processing.

The 3-step Paro system

You don’t need training or extensive knowledge of CAM-type software to use HydroCam. It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3:

  1. 1

    Draw a smart schematic in HydroSym

    As you design in HydroSym, you add fully configured components. From spool types to pressure setting or accumulator volume, select the right components for your manifold at source.

  2. 2

    Design your manifold in HydroMan

    Test and check your manifold in 2D and 3D as you draw in our software for professional 3D hydraulic manifold design. Build on your HydroSym schematic, allowing automated checklists to stress-test your manifold, for error-free designs.

  3. 3

    Generate CNC machine code automatically

    HydroCam reads your HydroMan drawing, extracting the right information and producing precise CNC instructions. Finally, HydroCam exports the program in a format that your CNC machine understands.

Define, customize, deliver

With Paro’s 3-step hydraulic manifold design system streamlining your workflow, HydroCam supports multiple axis setups: 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis (3+2 axis). 

From specifying different diameters and threads to diameter reaming, chamber placement, and fully customizable port engraving with clear port names and markings, define every variation of the holes in your manifold right from the start of production. 

It’s your manifold workflow, your way. 

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Preserve and build expertise

Your unique fabrication knowledge is captured and stored by HydroCam. By saving and sharing expertise across your company and among your employees, valuable know-how is preserved and continuously strengthened. 

As knowledge is reused and built upon, your team becomes more efficient, consistent, and capable with every new project. 

With every manifold you create, HydroCam continuously builds your experience, refining and optimizing sequences over time. This allows you to work faster, more efficiently, and more intelligently with each new project. 

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Start working with HydroCam

We’re implementing HydroCam, and we’d love to learn if we can help you to produce flawless manifolds.

If you’d like to save up to 90% of your coding time and discuss HydroCam’s potential for your manifold production ideas, please contact us and we’ll suggest some times for a conversation.

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Frequently asked questions

What CNC machines work with HydroCam?

HydroCam is designed to support a wide range of CNC machines used in hydraulic manifold production. It supports standard G-code as well as widely used CNC control systems such as Mazatrol and Fanuc. We are continuously expanding support for additional machines and controls. If your CNC machining center is not listed, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Does HydroCam have an internal database that generates the machine code?

Yes. HydroCam uses an internal machining library to automatically generate machine-ready CNC code for hydraulic manifold manufacturing. You can create and manage your own machining library, ensuring consistent production processes and standardized results across all manifold projects.

What’s the key difference between HydroCam and conventional CAM software?

Unlike general-purpose CAM software, HydroCam is developed specifically for hydraulic manifold production. Hydraulic manifolds contain complex internal flow paths, cross-drillings and cavities that require specialized machining strategies. HydroCam automatically applies manifold-specific machining logic, helping manufacturers reduce programming time, improve consistency and minimize errors.

Does HydroCam support 4- and 5-axis machining centers?

Yes. HydroCam supports 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machines. For 4-axis machining centers, HydroCam can help determine efficient clamping sequences based on the manifold geometry and angled drillings, reducing setup time and minimizing re-clamping during production.

Does HydroCam include post-processors?

Yes. HydroCam includes everything needed to export machine code in the correct language for your CNC machining center. Currently, HydroCam supports Mazak machines using Mazatrol machine language. Support for other machines is under development.

How does HydroCam communicate with the machining center?

HydroCam exports machine-ready CNC code as a file in the appropriate format for your CNC machine. The file can then be transferred to the machining center using your existing workflow and machine interface. This approach allows HydroCam to integrate easily into established CNC manifold manufacturing processes.