Icam Post technology is now part of Vericut, bringing advanced CNC post-processing, machine simulation, optimization and verification capabilities into a more connected manufacturing software workflow.
The requirements below are intended to help users choose the right workstation setup for Icam workflows, whether they use post-processing only, or combine Icam with Virtual Machine® simulation.
An internet connection and email are recommended for installation, support, licensing, and software updates.
For users working with complex CNC machines, multi-axis machining, mill-turn applications, material-removal simulation, or large assemblies, Vericut and Icam recommend a higher-performance workstation.
A recommended advanced setup may include:
Windows 11 64-bit Professional.
AMD Threadripper, Intel i9 or Xeon-class processor.
32 GB RAM or higher.
Professional GPU with 4 GB GPU RAM or higher.
NVMe storage.
Dual 1920 x 1080 monitors or higher.
A three-button mouse with a mouse wheel.
3Dconnexion SpaceMouse for 3D navigation.
Graphics performance is especially important when using Virtual Machine® simulation or machine visualization.
Users should keep graphics drivers up to date, as driver performance can have a major impact on simulation and display behavior.
Minimum
AMD Radeon RX or NVIDIA GeForce graphics card with 2 GB GPU RAM.
Recommended
AMD Radeon Pro or NVIDIA professional graphics card with 4 GB GPU RAM or higher.
For simulation-heavy workflows, complex machine tools, large assemblies or multi-monitor setups, a higher-performance graphics card is recommended.
Icam software is designed for Windows-based manufacturing environments.
For current Vericut-supported workstation environments, Windows 11 64-bit Professional is recommended.
Legacy Icam V22-23 documentation stated that V22 would not work on Windows operating systems earlier than Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2.
However, customers should confirm supported operating systems for their current Icam and Vericut configuration before installation or upgrade.
Recommended operating system
Windows 11 64-bit Professional.
A solid-state drive is recommended for installation, data access and general workstation performance.
Minimum
Solid State Drive with at least 50 GB free space.
Recommended
NVMe drive with additional capacity for program files, simulation files, machine models, documentation, support files and customer data.
Users working with large machine simulation projects, multiple CAM systems or extensive project archives should allow for additional storage capacity.
Processor performance affects how quickly Icam and Vericut workflows can process, simulate, and analyze CNC programs.
For post-processing only, processor requirements are typically lower. For machine simulation, Virtual Machine® workflows, large part programs and complex machine models, a faster processor is recommended.
Minimum
AMD Ryzen or Intel i7-class processor.
Recommended
AMD Threadripper, Intel i9 or Xeon-class processor.
A higher-resolution display makes it easier to work with CAM data, post-processing output, machine simulation windows, and support documentation.
Minimum
1920 x 1080 resolution or higher.
Recommended
1920 x 1080 resolution or higher with dual monitors.
Many users benefit from a dual-monitor setup, especially when working with CAM software, Icam tools, Vericut simulation, NC output, and documentation simultaneously.
The amount of physical memory required depends on the workflow's size and complexity.
Post-processing-only workflows may require less memory, while Virtual Machine® simulation, large machine models, material-removal simulation, and multi-axis applications can require more.
Minimum
16 GB RAM.
Recommended
32 GB RAM or higher.
For large parts, complex fixtures, detailed machine models, or simulation-heavy workflows, additional memory may improve performance.
Post-processing-only workflows generally require fewer graphics resources than simulation workflows.
This configuration applies to users primarily running Icam post-processing tools, such as CAM-POST® and GENER, without Virtual Machine® simulation.
Minimum specification |
Recommended specification |
|
Component |
Requirement |
Requirement |
Operating system |
Windows 11 64-bit Professional |
Windows 11 64-bit Professional |
Processor |
AMD Ryzen or Intel i7-class processor |
AMD Threadripper, Intel i9 or Xeon-class processor |
Memory |
16 GB RAM |
32 GB RAM or higher |
Video |
AMD Radeon RX or NVIDIA GeForce with 2 GB GPU RAM |
AMD Radeon Pro or NVIDIA professional graphics card with 4 GB GPU RAM or higher |
Storage |
SSD with at least 50 GB free |
NVMe drive |
Monitor |
1920 x 1080 resolution or higher |
1920 x 1080 resolution or higher, dual monitor recommended |
Pointing Device |
Three-button mouse with a mouse wheel |
Three-button mouse with mouse wheel, 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse recommended |
Virtual Machine® simulation requires more workstation performance than post-processing only.
This configuration applies to users running workflows such as GENER/CERUN with Virtual Machine®, post-processor simulation, G-code simulation, machine simulation, multi-setup simulation or material removal analysis.
Minimum specification |
Recommended specification |
|
Component |
Requirement |
Requirement |
Operating system |
Windows 11 64-bit Professional |
Windows 11 64-bit Professional |
Processor |
AMD Ryzen or Intel i7-class processor |
AMD Threadripper, Intel i9 or Xeon-class processor |
Memory |
16 GB RAM |
32 GB RAM or higher |
Video |
AMD Radeon RX or NVIDIA GeForce with 2 GB GPU RAM |
AMD Radeon Pro or NVIDIA professional graphics card with 4 GB GPU RAM or higher |
Storage |
SSD with at least 50 GB free |
NVMe drive |
Monitor |
1920 x 1080 resolution or higher |
1920 x 1080 resolution or higher, dual monitor recommended |
Pointing Device |
Three-button mouse with a mouse wheel |
Three-button mouse with mouse wheel, 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse recommended |
Minimum specification |
Recommended specification |
|
Component |
Legacy requirement |
Legacy requirement |
Operating system |
Windows 7 SP1 x86 |
Windows 10 x64 |
Processor |
Intel Core i5 family, 2.8 GHz |
Intel Core i7 family, 4 GHz or faster |
Graphics |
Intel or AMD integrated GPU |
Intel or AMD integrated GPU |
Memory |
2 GB RAM |
8 GB RAM |
Minimum specification |
Recommended specification |
|
Component |
Legacy requirement |
Legacy requirement |
Operating system |
Windows 7 SP1 x86 |
Windows 10 x64 |
Processor |
Intel Core i7 family, 3 GHz |
Intel Core i7 family, 4 GHz or faster |
Graphics |
AMD or NVIDIA discrete GPU, OpenGL 3.0 compatible with 2 GB RAM or more |
NVIDIA GTX 9xx or Quadro family discrete GPU with 4 GB RAM or more |
Memory |
8 GB RAM |
32 GB fast DDR3 or better |
If you are unsure which hardware specification is right for your Icam or Vericut software or workflow, speak to Vericut before purchasing or upgrading a workstation.
Our team can help you review your software configuration, machine simulation needs, CAM environment, post-processing workflow, and performance requirements.
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