hyperMILL 2026 sets new standards for performance, process reliability, and range of applications. Further developments in the areas of CAD, CAM, and hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining ensure more efficient workflows and more powerful calculation algorithms.
hyperMILL 2026 - Program faster, machine more efficiently
hyperMILL 2026 delivers the next step in intelligent CAD/CAM programming, combining powerful automation with enhanced 5-axis and turning capabilities. New algorithms, optimized toolpaths and rest-material strategies, while improved orientation control simplifies programming of complex multi-axis parts. Expanded VIRTUAL Machining simulation with digital twins increases process reliability before machining begins.
Together with smarter job management and optimized workflows, hyperMILL 2026 helps manufacturers program faster, machine more efficiently, and achieve higher precision and surface quality across demanding production environments.
Find out what’s new in hyperMILL 2026.
hyperMILL 2026 tutorial videos
The video playlist below shows you the most important and new features of hyperMILL 2026.
hyperMILL 2026 Tutorial: 2D Hale Machining
The new “Hale Machining” strategy offers you a specialized machining process for component areas with high surface quality requirements. It is used, for example, to produce sealing surfaces with a scratch-free finish. For certain applications, it can also be an economical alternative to conventional milling processes.
Material removal takes place without active spindle speed. The spindle axis is programmed to allow the tool edge to be continuously aligned with the contour. Programming in hyperMILL is similar to 2D Contour Machining.
A special tool type is available for machining. The tool and tool holder are defined in hyperMILL TOOL Builder and must be created at the correct angle. With hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining, you can reliably simulate and check the entire process for collisions.
Benefit: Perfect surfaces without processing marks across the sealing direction.
*Currently available for machines with Siemens controls. Additional controls will follow with the next software updates.
hyperMILL 2026 Tutorial: 3D and 5-Axis Rest Machining
Efficient and reliable rest machining is critical when working with complex geometries. In hyperMILL, both 3D and 5-axis rest machining strategies have been fundamentally enhanced to improve precision, stability, and overall machining quality.
For 3D machining, newly developed algorithms for Z-level, parallel, and contour-based strategies enable more accurate detection of remaining material. This leads to smoother toolpaths, consistent stepovers, and stable machining processes, even in challenging areas and transitions.
In 5-axis machining, optimized tool orientation strategies prioritize fixed angles where possible, reducing machining time while improving surface quality. Enhanced collision avoidance ensures smoother simultaneous movements, while additional controls such as minimum clearance angles provide greater flexibility and process control.
The result is more efficient rest material removal, improved surface finish, and reliable performance across both 3D and 5-axis applications.
hyperMILL 2026 Tutorial: Support for Complex Turrets
Support for turret configurations has been consistently expanded in hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining for the 2026 version. In addition to proven axial and radial turret types, complex turrets with mixed axial and radial station alignment are now also fully mapped within a single turret. Each station can be individually equipped with holders and tools. Simulation and collision checking are taken into account realistically and consistently.
Benefit: Safe simulation and reliable collision checking even with complex turret configurations.
hyperMILL 2026 Tutorial: Helical Thread Drilling/Milling
With the new “Helical thread milling” strategy, you can program thread mills in hyperMILL in a targeted and reliable manner. These tools combine drilling and Thread Milling in a single operation.
A separate tool type, the “Helical Thread Drill/Mill”, is also available in the strategy for this type of machining. Only the core diameter of the drill tap is taken into account for the collision check with regard to the component model.
Benefit: Simple and secure programming of helical thread drilling and milling cutters.
hyperMILL 2026 Tutorial: CAM Plan for Turning
With the CAM Plan Turning module, hyperMILL offers you comprehensive programming support for turned and mill-turned components. Often, only geometries without tolerances, fits, or manufacturing information are available for turning programming. Until now, these had to be added manually—a time-consuming and error-prone process. CAM Plan Turning enables you to quickly and consistently enrich turning contours with all relevant manufacturing information. This results in standardized and reusable processes for turning and mill-turn components.
Two templates are available for different requirements. “Turning” is intended for classic turned parts with minimal milling. “Milling and Turning” is ideal for complex milled and turned parts and optionally integrates milling, deburring, and Rest Machining. Based on this, the CAM Plan automatically generates production-ready contours, recognizes turning features, and provides the necessary machining areas for NC programming.
Benefit: Significantly reduced programming time and increased process reliability thanks to standardized turning contours with integrated manufacturing information.
hyperMILL 2026 Tutorial: New feature "Draft Angle"
With the new “Draft Angle” feature, solid bodies can now be given a draft angle in just a few clicks. You can choose between two options for defining the draft angle: “On plane” and “On boundary.”
Benefit: Easy definition of draft angles directly on the solid model.
hyperMILL 2026 Tutorial: Sorting Job
With the new “Sorting Job,” you can use hyperMILL to transform complete machining sequences from different jobs and tools in a targeted manner while maintaining the desired sequence. The Sorting job applies sorting and transformation logic to the entire machining sequence contained therein. Milling and drilling operations are taken into account together and rearranged across multiple tool and job type changes. You can use any number of different tools within a sort job. This allows you to efficiently structure complex job lists without having to break down or rebuild existing machining logic.
Benefit: Flexible transformation of complete machining sequences with different tools and job types.
hyperMILL 2026 Tutorial: Variable Fillet
The “Fillet” feature has been expanded to include the new “Variable” option. This allows you to create fillets with different start and end radii directly on a solid. The “Smooth” and “Invert” options are also available. The “Smooth” function ensures clean tangents at the beginning and end of the fillet, which is particularly important when mirroring components.
Variable rounding allows you to create radii without trimming surfaces and can be created associatively, so that subsequent changes can be made at any time.
Benefit: Easy creation of flexible, associative fillets with freely definable, variable radii.