CNC ENGRAVING SOFTWARE
Powered by XING CAM — supports 3018, 4040, 6040, 1610 and most GRBL-based CNC routers
Looking for usable CNC engraving software? XING CAM is a completely free online CNC control software and CAM tool. It connects directly to GRBL / Marlin / Smoothie from your browser, imports DXF / DWG / SVG / PDF, and provides spindle RPM, feed rate, step-down, roughing/finishing, tool compensation, and probing — everything you need for CNC engraving, with no install required.
Traditional CNC engraving workflows need two pieces of software: a CAM tool (Fusion 360, Vectric, EstlCAM) to turn designs into G-Code, and a sender (Candle, UGS, OpenBuilds CONTROL) to stream G-Code to the machine.
XING CAM combines both. You do CAM programming and G-Code generation in the browser, then send G-Code directly to your CNC engraver via Web — no install, no registration, no fees.
If you are searching for "CNC engraving software", "CNC router software", "free CNC software", "3018 control software", "Candle alternative", or "UGS alternative", XING CAM is a ready-to-try option.
Contour (inside / outside / open), pocket, drill, V-bit engraving, island machining — all in one canvas.
Independent spindle speed (S), XY feed (F), Z feed, clearance height, and safe Z per operation.
Auto layered cutting, rest machining, rough with stock-to-leave, finishing pass — all sequenced in one job.
Tool radius compensation, climb / conventional, lead-in/lead-out, ramp and helical plunge to reduce bit breakage.
XYZ touch-off, Z probe, edge finding, G28/G30, G54-G59 work coordinate systems.
Use XING CAM as a free GRBL sender — direct Web connection with real-time position, progress, alarms.
Preview toolpaths and runtime, catch out-of-bounds conditions before cutting.
Engineering-friendly DXF / DWG / SVG / PDF import with layer / color recognition for process mapping.
XING CAM supports most desktop CNC engravers running GRBL firmware:
Popular entry-level CNC routers for acrylic, PCB, wood, and seals.
Mid-size CNC routers for wood carving, signage, molds, and light aluminum.
Small-format CNC routers and mills for jewelry, pendants, badges.
Any Arduino + GRBL based DIY CNC with steppers and limit switches.
GRBL-controlled wood CNC, signage CNC, and acrylic cutters.
Unlike laser software, CNC engraving software is all about spindle speed (S), feed rate (F), step-down, tool diameter, and V-bit angle. XING CAM provides a complete parameter panel per toolpath.
Typical settings: wood — 10000-24000 RPM, 600-2000 mm/min, 0.5-2.5 mm step-down. Acrylic — single-flute end mill, low RPM, high feed. PCB — V-bit or 0.8-3.175 mm end mill, 0.05-0.2 mm step-down. Aluminum / brass — coated 2-flute, coolant, 0.1-0.4 mm step-down.
Common setups can be saved as process templates and re-applied to future jobs, eliminating feed/speed lookups.
| Dimension | XING CAM | Candle / UGS / grblControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free but CAM not included |
| Install | Browser, no install | Download & install required |
| CAM programming | Built-in CAM, one stop | Requires Fusion / EstlCAM separately |
| Vector import | DXF / DWG / SVG / PDF | Most only stream G-Code |
| Probing | Graphical probing / edge finding | Varies |
| Localization | Native zh/en | English mostly |
| OS | Windows / macOS / Linux / ChromeOS | Often Windows only |
| Updates | Cloud hot updates | Manual download |
XING CAM is completely free online CNC engraving software with both CAM programming and GRBL sender built in — no paywall, no watermark.
3018 / 3018 Pro / 3018 Pro Max (GRBL based) work out-of-the-box with XING CAM: open xingxyz.com, connect via USB, program CAM, and send G-Code.
Candle / UGS are GRBL senders without CAM. XING CAM provides CAM + sender in one browser page, and is fully free.
Yes — import DXF / DWG / SVG / PDF, assign per-layer processes (contour / pocket / drill / V-bit), and export G-Code.
Modern Chrome / Edge runs smoothly on typical laptops. For large DXF / complex projects, 8GB+ RAM is recommended.
Yes — full toolpath, step-down, and spindle control. Adjust feed and step-down per material.
Yes — XING CAM is laser software + CNC software in one app; switch modes per layer in the process panel.
Free, no download, no install. Open the browser, connect your CNC engraver, finish your first cut in minutes.
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