SolidCAM

SolidCAM, the leading and fastest-growing CAM system running in SolidWorks® 3D CAD software and ModuleWorks, the leading supplier of CAD/CAM components for 5-Axis machining are celebrating 5 years of successful partnership. 5-axis Machining is widely used in the metalworking industry for applications such as Turbine Blade Milling, Impeller Milling, Port Machining and complex Mold making.



2.5D Milling -The ultimate Productivity Tool

SolidCAM provides both interactive and automated powerful 2.5D milling operations on SolidWorks models. SolidCAM offers one of the best pocketing algorithms in the market. Full tool path control and powerful algorithms ensure that
the user can manufacture the way he needs to.

Operations can be easily re-ordered, rotated, mirrored, etc.. SolidCAM's automatic feature-recognition and machining module automates the manufacturing of parts with multiple drills and complex holes. All your needs for successful production machining are provided directly inside SolidWorks with an easy and straightforward interface. SolidCAM is successfully used in production environments by thousands of manufacturing companies and job shops.


3D Milling-Powerful & Efficient

SolidCAM's 3D Milling can be used both for prismatic parts and for complex 3D models. For prismatic parts SolidCAM analyzes the model and automatically recognizes pockets and profiles to be machined using Z-constant machining strategies.

For complex 3D models including aerospace parts, molds and dies, electrodes and prototypes, SolidCAM offers powerful 3D machining, including advanced High Speed Machining strategies and integrated rest material options. No matter how complex the model, SolidCAM provides the optimal roughing strategy with superior 3D finishing.


HSS-High Speed Surface Machining

The HSS Module is a High Speed Surface Machining Module, for smooth and powerful machining of localized surface areas in the part, including undercuts. It provides easy selection of the surfaces to be machined, with no need to define the boundaries. It supports both standard and shaped tools.HSS provides nine different Toolpath Definition Strategies that enable the user to work differently for each area, as needed. The linking moves between the Tool paths can be controlled by the user to avoid holes and slots, without the need to modify the Model Surface.

Complete Gouge Control is available for holder, arbor and tool. adjoining check surfaces that are to be avoided can be selected. Several Retract Strategies are available, under user control.The HSS Module is an important addition to the integrated SolidCAM + SolidWorks Solution and is essential for each manufacturing facility as an excellent complementary module for the machining of all types of parts.


Mill Turn-Program your lathe parts right inside SolidWorks

SolidCAM has a very strong capability in turning, grooving and Turn-Mill. As in milling, a rest-machining capability is built in all turning operations. SolidCAM supports all machine turning cycles. SolidCAM provides special support for the advanced machining technologies of ISCAR's Turn-Groove tools. A powerful integrated Turn-Mill capability enables the turning and milling operations to be programmed in the same environment.

Access to the complete 2.5-5 axis milling is available. SolidCAM provides support for up to 5-Axis (XYZCB) Turn-Mill CNC machines including back-spindle operations.


5 Axis Simultaneous Machining-Fully utilize your 5 Axis CNC centers

Simultaneous 5-axis machining is becoming more and more popular due to the need for reduced machining times, better surface finish and improved life span of tools. SolidCAM utilizes all the advantages of Simultaneous 5-Axis machining and together with collision control and machine simulation, provides a solid base for your 5-axis solution. SolidCAM provides intelligent and powerful 5-axis machining strategies, including swarfing and trimming, for machining of complex geometry parts including mold cores and cavities, aerospace parts, cutting tools, cylinder heads, turbine blades

and impellers. SolidCAM provides a realistic simulation of the complete machine tool, enabling collision checking between the tool and the machine components.


HSM Highspped Machining-World Class HSM Module  Fully integrated in SolidWorks

SolidCAM HSM is a very powerful and market-proven high-speed-machining module (HSM) for molds, tools and dies and complex 3D parts. The HSM module offers unique machining and linking strategies for generating high-speed toolpaths. SolidCAM’s HSM module smooths the paths of both cutting moves and retracts wherever possible to maintain a continuous machine tool motion – an essential requirement for maintaining higher feedrates and eliminating dwelling. With SolidCAM HSM module retracts to high Z levels are kept to a minimum. Angled where possible, smoothed by arcs, retracts

do not go any higher than necessary – thus minimizing aircutting and reducing machining time. The result of HSM is an efficient, smooth, and gouge-free toolpath. This translates to increased surface quality, less wear on your cutters, and a longer life for your machine tools.With demands for ever-shorter lead and production times, lower costs and improved quality, High Speed Machining (HSM) is a must in today’s machine shops.


4/5 axes Multi sided Machining -Program complex Machining Operations in record time

With SolidCAM, programming and machining of multi-sided parts on 4- and 5-Axis machining centers is efficient and profitable. SolidCAM is an industry leader in this type of machining. SolidCAM rotates the SolidWorks model to the user-defined machining planes and automatically calculates all necessary shifts and tilts for the 3D machining coordinate systems. SolidCAM enables flexible set-ups and reduces the need for special clamping jigs. You can define your 2.5D and 3D machining operations on any face and check them using SolidCAM's advanced toolpath verification.


The output is ready-to-run programs for your 4/5-axis CNC-machine.


Wire EDM & 2/4 Axis Wire EDM-The Wire EDM CAM Module for your shop

SolidCAM Wire EDM handles profiles and tapers with constant and variable angles, as well as 4-axis contours. SolidCAM's intelligent algorithms prevent the falling of material pieces by automatic pocket processing. SolidCAM provides full user control of stop-points and of wire cutting conditions at any point of the profile or taper.

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