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2-1/2D CAM software allows the creation of parts with full contours in X and Y at any depth. You can control the Z motion, but you cannot do simultaneous X, Y, and Z motion as would be required for things like mold making. TurboCADCAM is a 2-1/2D CAM product.
3D CAM software allows simultaneous motion of X, Y, and Z. 3D CAM is required for manufacturing molds and other complex surfaces. SprutCAM is a 3D CAM product.