What Versions of SolidCAM are there?

Modules allow you to get exactly the functionality you need

SolidCAM is a comprehensive CAM solution that allows you to machine with high precision and control. From simple 2.5 axis work to complex mill turn SolidCAM's modular approach allows you to pick the toolpath you want for the geometry needed to be machined.

With SolidCAM you can also utilise iMachining which has been proven to reduce cycle times by upto 80%. This roughing strategy takes your material, tool and machine into consideration to minimise cycle times and maximise output all within a simple interface.

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iMachining

SolidCAM’s patented iMachining can reduce cycle times by over 70% and hugely increase tool life. Through an simple wizard you can minimise cycle times, retain high levels of control of how the toolpaths work for you.

Maximise your CNC Productivity with SolidCAM's iMachining

Solid Shop

SolidCAM isn’t just capable of making amazing toolpaths. With Solid Shop GCode can be verified, programs can be saved and managed and even dashboards created to review how your machine shop is performing.

Control, Monitor and Maximise Manufacturing Productivity with SolidShop

Sliding Head Machining

SolidCAM has lead the industry in its Swiss turn capability, with intuitive machine preview for setting tools, to simplifying transfers and movements with Machine Control Operations, to optimising and balancing processes with Operation Sequence Manager.

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SolidCAM Module Options

2.5D Milling

Positional 5 Axis Machining
Pocketing, Profiling, Facing, Slotting, Drilling and Threadmilling

Automatic Feature Recognition

Pocket Recognition
Drill Recognition
Edge-Break Recognition
Hole Wizard Recognition

High Speed Roughing and Milling

Turbo HSR including Hatching, Contour and Rest roughing strategies
HSR including Contour, Hatching, Rib, Hybrid and Rest roughing strategies
Turbo HSM in Constant Z, Linear, Constant Step Over, Pencil and combination finishing strategies
HSM including Constant Z, Helical, Horizontal, Linear, Radial, Spiral, Morphed, Rest, Constant Stepover, Corner Offset and Pencil finishing strategies

iMachining

2.5D imachining
3D prismatic imachining
3D imachining

Simultaneous 5-Axis Milling

Multiaxis Drilling
SWARF Milling
Simultaneous 5x Roughing and Finishing
Screw Machining
Multiblade Machining
Port Machining
Geodesic Machining
Contour and Edge Breaking and Edge Trimming

Channel Synchronisation

Facing, Grooving, Threading, Cut off and Profile Turning
Simultaneous Tilted Turning
Trochoidal Turning
Balanced Roughing
Channel Synchronisation

Milling Probing

Ability to use probe tools and create toolpaths
Use probe cycles to find Bore, Corners, Cylinders, Depth levels and Web sizes
Datum shifting co-ordinate systems and measurements from probe results

Eureka Gcode Verification

Simulation of produced G Code on a virtual replica of a machine
Gouge detection and machine collision reporting
Gcode modification and resimulation
Mcode and cycle support

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose SolidCAM?

SolidCAM is great for any machinist or Manufacturing Engineer. With a comprehensive set of toolpaths which cover all aspects of machining from simple 2.5D to Simultaneous 5 Axis milling, from basic Turning to complex multi-channel mill turn and sliding head machines.

Who makes SolidCAM?

SolidCAM is owned and ran by SolidCAM’s founder Dr Emil Somekh. SolidCAM prides itself as being a recognised leader in integrated CAM as well as being the developer of the industry leading iMachining and mill turn technologies.

How is SolidCAM connected to SOLIDWORKS?

SolidCAM is fully integrated inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. Meaning there is a seamless transition between designing and machining. SolidCAM is a gold partner product and available with in SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Connected.

How does SolidCAM control CNC machines?

SolidCAM creates toolpaths with SOLIDWORKS geometry and then converts this into the machines specific code with a post processor to move the machine in the same way as is displayed within SolidCAM. Custom post processors can be created for all varieties of CNC machines to optimise the link between CAM and machine.

Can SOLIDWORKS or SolidCAM create G code?

With SolidCAM you can create machine code for almost any CNC machine, whether it be a 3 Axis Mill or a Sliding Head Lathe. This is done through a post processor that can be tailored to your machine kinematics specific needs.

Does SOLIDWORKS have a CAM Package?

Both SOLIDWORKS CAM and SolidCAM bring a comprehensive set of CAM tools directly into your SOLIDWORKS environment. Allowing you to seamlessly transition from CAD to CAM with toolpaths being fully associated to the CAD model so if a change is made it is captured immediately. Please explore our site or contact us to learn more about which package will best fit your needs.

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