Introducing CAMWorks 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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