The tasks performed by a CAM system are Numerical control (NC) or computer numerical control (CNC) programming, Computer-aided process planning (CAPP), Production planning and scheduling, Tool and fixture design.

• CAM系统完成的任务有数控(nc)或计算机数控(Cnc)编程、计算机辅助流程计划(CAPP)、生产计划与安排、力具与夹具设计。