For example, if initial cuts were to be made on a lathe and then the part is transferred over to a mill for finishing, both lathe and mill programming would be necessary. Those versions might differ in geometry or just the type of code required.
Program all types of outside diameter (OD) and inside diameter (ID) work, including grooving and threading.ĬAM configurations work the same way regular SOLIDWORKS configurations work – allowing different “versions” within the same file.
Toolroom or slant-bed lathes with X and Z control are compatible. Standard 2-axis lathes can be programmed in CAM Professional.
Tool life goes up, cycle time goes down, and you’re more competitive than ever with VoluMill. A dedicated Feeds & Speeds wizard will help you create toolpaths that are not only faster but safer and less harsh on your machine tool. VoluMill leads the industry in high-speed machining (HSM) toolpath technology, and it is built right into SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional. Programming for indexers and trunnions is simple and straightforward with SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional. Assemble your setup virtually using the native SOLIDWORKS CAD mating tools and simply assign parts as Fixtures to force toolpaths to avoid them.Īutomatically generate rotational A/B/C codes to swiftly move between setups. Programming within a SOLIDWORKS assembly is the best way to ensure your toolpaths do not come into contact with anything but the stock material. It gets a B+ in almost every area where some of the CAM software options have a solid F in one area, an A+ in another area, and Bs in the other areas.There is no way to avoid the need for workholding – parts must be held down – but we can avoid costly collisions between tools and fixtures by planning ahead. I have found CAMWorks to be the best overall. They are all good it just comes down to what you like. I have used Mastercam, Gibbscam, Delcam, Fusion 360/hsmworks. I have trained a few people with little to no CNC knowledge very quickly and painlessly in camworks. I have had good success with it most people do not utilize the support CAMWorks resellers offer This is their mistake. I ended up sticking with CAMWorks.ĬAMWorks can do anything everyone is talking about including 5 Axis, Mill Turn, Lathe, etc. At one point I desperately tried to replace it and purchased a couple other software options due to not enjoying working with the reseller. At my previous place I used CAMWorks for about seven years. This is the second place I have used CAMWorks. We have around 40 CNC machines, mostly horizontals. I am a manufacturing engineer at a medium sized manufacturer.
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