Introducing CAMWorks 2018
Find out why CAMWorks® was Chosen to Power SOLIDWORKS® CAM
Program Smarter with TBM
Automate CNC programming and eliminate 2D drawings by leveraging MBD and PMI data to perform
Smart Manufacturing
- New and improved User Interface
- Automatically reads SOLIDWORKS® MBD/DimXpert dimensions and selects the correct machining strategy based on tolerance range
- ISO 286 support for fits and limits
Powerful User Experience Improvements
Streamline the CNC programming of SOLIDWORKS® parts and assemblies, reduce delivery time, and reduce errors
- All new operation parameter images, improved workflow for new operations
- New and improved tool-path simulation UI, in SOLIDWORKS property manager
- New option to mirror tool-paths from setup
Enhanced New Milling Capabilities
Improve program efficiency , increase production, reduce programming time and improve quality through standardization
- All new 3 axis toolpath engine with a host of new capabilities and options
- New feature sorting functionality and UI, Improved UI for Part Perimeter features
- Improved Z-depth feature recognition, Subroutine support in the machine setup
2 & 4 Axis Turning Improvements
Increased flexibility, improved toolpath control, reduce parameter changes, leverage canned cycles
- New Main and Sub-spindle Coordinate Systems directly from the Machine setup
- Preview of turning operation parameters, New Curve feature for turning tools
- Improved insert program point, gouge checking capabilities
Multi-tasking Mill/Turn Enhancements
Use specialized tooling to increase program efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve part quality
- New user defined, custom turn inserts using SOLIDWORKS® parts and assemblies
- User defined tool holders and tool assemblies using SOLIDWORKS® parts and assemblies
New 4 & 5 Multi-Axis Milling Features
Precisely control multi-axis toolpaths to avoid issues and improve productivity
- Ability to define Curve Projection direction, Additional new Entry/Retract options
- New Contact point options for ball-nose mills, New Extend and Trim toolpath options
Knowledge Based Machining
Capture your best practices and automatically reuse them. Automate, standardize
- New SQLite database engine
- Improved TechDB™ User Interface
- Improved User Interface and functionality for tapped holes
- Additional Parameters for 3D milling
Integrated NC Editor Powered by CIMCO
Check and optimize your programs, reduce setup time , and send the program to your CNC machine
- Powerful new editing capabilities
- Accurate G-code back-plotting by CIMCO
- Renumber programs, globally and selectively adjust speeds & feeds, and more
- Send and receive from your CNC machine
Advanced High Speed Machining
Reduce cycle time by up 80% , increase tool life by 500%, leverage the full flute length of your tools
- New maximum feed rate options
- Tapered and filleted pocket support
- Improved rest material machining
- New clearance plane options
CAMWorks Virtual Machine Improved
True G-code machine simulation. Verify your programs, avoid collisions, and reduce setup times.
- Fully integrated true G-code simulation
- All new Graphical User Interface
- Improved Program Window design
- New all-in-one Tool Database UI
What's New in CAMWorks 2018
CAMWorks for 2018 provides advanced new features to help you take full advantage of your CNC machines
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What's new in CAMWorks 2018!
- Program Smarter with TBM
- Powerful User Experience Improvements
- Enhanced New Milling Capabilities
- Multi-tasking Mill/Turn Enhancements
- Enhanced 2 & 4 Axis Turning
- Knowledge Based Machining with new Database
- Advanced High Speed Machining
- Integrated NC Editor Powered by CIMCO
- Enhanced CAMWorks Virtual Machine