SOLIDWORKS CAM – TriMech

SOLIDWORKS for Machinists

Rod Mackay — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:11:23 +0000

SOLIDWORKS for Machinists

The SOLIDWORKS for Machinists course will teach you the basics for creating parts, assemblies and configurations when designing or modifying parts and machining stock

SOLIDWORKS for Machinists Overview

This training course is designed for CNC machinists, programmers and setters, who are interested in gaining basic SOLIDWORKS modeling skills for machining with SOLIDWORKS CAM software.

This 2 day course covers the knowledge needed so that parts that are going to be machined on a mill or lathe can be modeled from scratch using SOLIDWORKS or existing SOLIDWORKS parts can be modified.

Note: this is not a replacement for the SOLIDWORKS CAM Essentials course and is ideal for machinists who require basic SOLIDWORKS training.

This training course will help you to:

Create parametric sketches
Create parts and build assemblies
Create and control different versions of parts with configurations
Modify parts for machining and machining stock

Course Duration

2 Days (7 hours/day)

Skill Level

Basic Course

Course Type

Live Hands-on Instructor Led Training Course from delivered by a SOLIDWORKS Machining Expert

SOLIDWORKS for Machinists Course Requirements & Benefits

Understand the course requirements and the skills you will acquire after completing the SOLIDWORKS course

Requirements

Basic Windows™ knowledge

Reviewed basic tutorials included with the SOLIDWORKS Help

Features Targeted

Sketching & feature creation

Part creation & modification

Bottom-up assembly modeling

Acquired Skills

Able to create parts

Able to build assemblies

Able to configure parts

"The method of instruction in teaching SOLIDWORKS was very effective. Each lesson was informative and complemented with time for practice in the form of exercises that reinforced the skills that were clearly demonstrated during lecture time. Extremely patient, the instructor always made sure to answer questions and clarify answers. I am certainly better prepared with more skills and more efficient CAD techniques."

— Joe Felice, Self Employed

"I'm transitioning from AutoCAD to SOLIDWORKS and this course has allowed me to get up to speed quickly so that I can confidently work in SOLIDWORKS now."

— Gerard Cormier, SPI Health and Safety

SOLIDWORKS for Machinists Lessons

The following lessons are included in the course

Lesson 1: Basics and the User Interface

What is SOLIDWORKS Software?
Design Intent
File References
Opening Files
The SOLIDWORKS User Interface
Using the Command Manager

Lesson 2: Introduction to Sketching

2D Sketching
Stages in the Process
Saving Files
Sketching
Sketch Entities
Basic Sketching
Rules That Govern Sketches
Design Intent
Sketch Relations
Dimensions
Extrude
Sketching Guidelines

Lesson 3: Basic Part Modeling

Basic Modeling
Terminology
Choosing the Best Profile
Choosing the Sketch Plane
Details of the Part
Boss Feature
Sketching on a Planar Face
Cut Feature
Using the Hole Wizard
View Selector
Filleting
Editing Tools
Detailing Basics
Drawing Views
Center Marks
Dimensioning
Changing Parameters

Lesson 4: Symmetry and Draft

Design Intent
Boss Feature with Draft
Symmetry in the Sketch
Sketching Inside the Model
View Options
Using Model Edges in a Sketch
Creating Trimmed Sketch Geometry
Copy & Paste Features

Lesson 5: Patterning

Why Use Patterns?
Linear Pattern
Circular Patterns
Reference Geometry
Mirror Patterns
Using Pattern Seed Only
Up To Reference
Sketch Driven Patterns

Lesson 6: Revolved Features

Design Intent
Revolved Features
Edit Material

Lesson 7: Editing: Repairs

Part Editing
Editing Topics
Sketch Issues
FilletXpert
DraftXpert

Lesson 8: Editing: Design Changes

Part Editing
Design Changes
Information From a Model
Rebuilding Tools
Sketch Contours
Replace Sketch Entity

Lesson 9: Configurations

Using Configurations
Other Methods to Create Configurations
Modeling Strategies for Configurations
Editing Part that Have Configurations
Design Library

Lesson 10: Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling

Case Study: Universal Joint
Bottom-Up Assembly
Creating a New Assembly
Position of the First Component
FeatureManager Design Tree and Symbols
Adding Components
Mating Components
Using Part Configurations in Assemblies
Sub-assemblies
Smart Mates
Inserting Sub-assemblies
Pack and Go

Lesson 11: Using Assemblies

Analyzing the Assembly
Checking for Clearances
Changing the Values of Dimensions

Appendix

Options Settings
Document Templates

Training Methods

Choose the training method right for you

Group/Public Training

Receive training as a group (limited amount per class) from certified instructors using vendor approved training content and methodologies.

Training is delivered either live online or in a traditional classroom environment.

Advantages

Cost effective training method.
More effective than video based training, with videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
Learn more through group questions and feedback.

Private Training

This style of flexible training is perfect for teams or individuals who are faced with a specific challenge and require personalized courses with on-the-job coaching.

Training is available live online, in-person classroom or onsite at your location.

Advantages

Use our state-of-the-art mobile classroom at your facility.
Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
Benefit from flexible scheduling options.

Upcoming Training Courses

Choose a scheduled SOLIDWORKS for Machinists course

Date & Time

April 29, 2024 - April 30, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

Date & Time

July 24, 2024 - July 25, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

Date & Time

October 23, 2024 - October 24, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

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Design-2-Part Trade Show

Lisa Hill — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:24:43 +0000

Entering its 22nd year at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA, USA, the Design-2-Part Trade Show is the most efficient place to meet hundreds of high-quality American suppliers of custom parts, stock parts, and manufacturing services.

From design and prototypes to production, finishing and assemblies…get the instant answers you need at this show.

The show dates this year are March 27-28, 2024.

Why you should attend the Design-2-Part Trade Show

This event is complimentary and will help you to:

Shorten Supply Chain
Discover New Materials
Improve Quality
See New Technology
Reduce Costs
Accelerate Delivery
Get Tighter Tolerances
Find Second Sources

So come out and see what TriMech can do for you. We will be in booth 226/228. We hope to see you there!

Who exhibits at a D2P show?

The exhibitors are regional and national contract manufacturers and job shops who offer manufacturing and service capabilities in more than 300 product categories for the metal, plastics, rubber, and electronics industries.

Who attends a D2P show?

The attendees are manufacturing engineers, design engineers, manufacturing management, and purchasing personnel involved in outsourcing decisions for parts & services. The attendees come from small to large companies and are looking for manufacturing services.

Is there a cost to attend?

No, registration and admission is free. For your convenience, it is recommended that you pre-register online in advance of the show.

Manufacturing Software

Michael Ash — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:03:57 +0000

Software

Manufacturing Software

Integrated CAM Solutions for SOLIDWORKS

What is Manufacturing Software?

Manufacturing software bridges the gap between your CAD designs and the manufacture of a physical product.

Encourage drawingless manufacture through SOLIDWORKS MBD, and enhance quality assurance with SOLIDWORKS Inspection.

Regardless of the material you work with, there's a manufacturing software solution out there. Program, nest, and control CNC machines using SOLIDWORKS CAM or become a digital carpenter with SWOOD by EFICAD.

With complete SOLIDWORKS compatibility, these software solutions pair with the DELMIA digital manufacturing suite to help you create components to tight tolerances in rapid time.

Benefits of CAD/CAM Software

High precision machining to manufacture accurate physical products from 2D and 3D CAD drawings.
Create and simulate complex toolpaths automatically from your part geometry.
Maximise stock and minimise scrap with automatic and optimized nesting tools.
Streamline workflows and improve efficiency of manufacturing processes to get to market faster.
Utilize 3D scanning, stereolithography, 5-axis machining, mold tools, and a variety of CNC machines to supplement your design process.

TriMech Desktop Manufacturing Software

SOLIDWORKS CAM

SOLIDWORKS MBD

SOLIDWORKS Inspection

SWOOD SOLIDWORKS Woodworking

Mastercam Software

Discover TriMech Manufacturing Services

3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering

Get the most accurate 3D models of your small or large objects with our cutting-edge Artec 3D scanning and processing services.

We can provide you with various scanning applications including reverse engineering, and models for manufacturing, healthcare applications, and industrial design.

Lightweight and battery compatible, we can take Artec scanners anywhere and scan anything from small components with our Artec Micro desktop scanner, to large objects such as a car or plane using our Artec Ray 3D scanner.

CNC Machining

CNC Machining Services, including milling, and turning for the production of high-quality parts using modern machining methods.

With highly skilled machinists and industry-leading equipment TriMech can accommodate a vast array of manufacturing applications.

CNC machining is usually a slower prototyping process than 3D printing parts.

However, it is an extremely accurate process and is, therefore, ideal for low- and high-volume production of end-use production-grade metal and plastic components.

Design & Manufacturing Consulting

Professional Design and Manufacturing Services for clients that don’t have 3D CAD capabilities.

Does your company need help designing and manufacturing a new product, or optimizing a design for the manufacturing process?

Are there times when you’re short-handed and could use some help meeting a critical project deadline?

The TriMech team consists of CAD designers, product engineers, and production manufacturing engineers who bring decades of experience to the table.

They are available to help you design a new product, improve a design for best performance, and optimize for full-scale production at the lowest cost.

Laser Processing

TriMech can take your 3D printed or machined parts to the next level with serialization and custom marking. Or manufacture custom parts from your 2D designs from a variety of materials.

TriMech provides laser processing services for research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, part serialization and facilities management.

We provide precise laser cutting and engraving of thin materials (less than 0.060” or 1.5 mm). Using a non-contact method for cutting, engraving, and marking.

Our laser system eliminates the need for physical tooling with dies, blades or permanent holding fixtures, and are driven by software files allowing for faster processing of your part.

Stereolithography (SLA)

TriMech offers SLA ultra-high resolution and ultra-large SLA-printed parts with a choice of materials to meet your project needs.

TriMech’s SLA technology produces incredibly small and extremely large prototypes with incredible accuracy, utilizing a variable-diameter laser beam that refocuses every millisecond to define high-precision features.

TriMech offers many Stereolithography materials to choose from, including glass clear, high-impact strength, high heat-resistant and Class VI medical grade.

EXPLORE ALL MANUFACTURING SERVICES

Interested in Manufacturing Software?

CAM Training

Rod Mackay — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:12:23 +0000

Service

CAM Training

Master the fundamentals of CAM or get advanced training, with a TriMech specialized SOLIDWORKS CAM or Mastercam training course.

10+ Courses

Master Computer Aided Manufacturing fundamentals with specialized CAM training courses for every level.

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Learn from qualified instructors, who are certified CAM Training experts with SOLIDWORKS CAM, SWOOD and Mastercam.

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From in-office classroom, on-site at your location, or live online, we can meet your CAM Training requirements no matter where you are located.

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Training Methods

Choose the training method right for you

Group/Public Training

Receive training as a group (limited amount per class) from certified instructors using vendor approved training content and methodologies.

Training is delivered either live online or in a traditional classroom environment.

Advantages

Cost effective training method.
More effective than video based training, with videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
Learn more through group questions and feedback.

Private Training

This style of flexible training is perfect for teams or individuals who are faced with a specific challenge and require personalized courses with on-the-job coaching.

Training is available live online, in-person classroom or onsite at your location.

Advantages

Use our state-of-the-art mobile classroom at your facility.
Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
Benefit from flexible scheduling options.

Features & Benefits of LIVE Online Training

Learn about the difference between eLearning/video based training and our Live Online Training

Training that reduces work day disruption

It's convenient and allows for little disruption to your working day. Live Online Training courses can be as little as 3 or 4 hours per day.

Live online instruction from certified trainers

Certified Instructors pass on their experience and provide best practices and tips.

Certificate when training is completed

Just like our regular classroom based training courses you will receive a certificate when you have completed an online course. Allowing you to prove your proficiency.

Live access to the Instructor

Get help by virtually raising your hand via the online training system, and privately chat with the instructor.

It's Hands-on Practical Training

You get plenty of time to try out the exercises and learn by using your 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA or ENOVIA software. Training is delivered on your software with your business setup.

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SOLIDWORKS CAM Essentials

Emma Krisfalusi — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:48:33 +0000

Training Course

SOLIDWORKS CAM Essentials

How to generate, modify and post process 2.5 axis milling toolpaths

SOLIDWORKS CAM Essentials Overview

This course teaches how to use the SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard and CAMWorks software to generate, modify and post process 2.5 axis milling toolpaths used for machining SOLIDWORKS part files.

This training course will help you to:

Apply Automatic or Interactive Feature Recognition
Specify limits of milling operations reducing machine idle time
Apply Advanced Features and Operations such as Engrave, Curve, Multi-stepped Hole, Corner Round and Chamfer Machining, Tap and Thread Mill Hole Operations, and Multi Surface.
Customize the SOLIDWORKS CAM Technology Database.

Course Duration

Online 2 Days (7 hours/day)

Skill Level

Essential Level

Course Type

Hands-on Practical Training

SOLIDWORKS CAM Essentials Course Requirements & Benefits

Understand the course requirements and the skills you will acquire after completing the SOLIDWORKS CAM course

Requirements

Completed SOLIDWORKS Essentials

At least 1 month using software

Able to take time out for training

Features Targeted

Automatic/Interactive Feature Recognition

CAM Features and Operations

Pattern Features and Mirror Toolpaths

Acquired Skills

Able to run standard CAM operations

Better understanding of 2.5 axis milling

Apply Engraving, Tap and Thread

SOLIDWORKS CAM Essentials Lessons

The following lessons are included in the course

Lesson 1: SOLIDWORKS CAM Basics and User Interface

What is SOLIDWORKS CAM?
- SOLIDWORKS CAM Add-in
SOLIDWORKS CAM User Interface
Process Overview
Case Study: Generate Toolpaths and NC Code
- SOLIDWORKS CAM Feature Tree
- Operation Plans
- Toolpaths
Exercise 1: Generate Toolpaths and NC Code

Lesson 2: Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR) and Operation Modification

Working with Features, Operations and Toolpaths
- Automatic Feature Recognition
- Feature Strategy
Case Study: Working with Features, Operations and Toolpaths
- Modifying Operations
- Modifying Parameters
- Design Changes
Exercise 2: Generate and Modify Toolpaths

Lesson 3: Interactive Feature Recognition (IFR)

Interactive Feature Creation
- Case Study: AFR and IFR Feature Creation
- 2.5 Axis Features
- Part Perimeter Feature
Mill Part Setup
Case Study: IFR 2.5 Axis Feature and Operation Creation
- Work Coordinate Offsets
- Selection Filters
Case Study: IFR 2.5 Axis Feature Selection Filters
Exercise 3: Interactive Feature Creation

Lesson 4: Interactive Operations

Interactive 2.5 Axis Mill Operations
Case Study: Interactive Operation Creation
Case Study: Create Operations
Save Operation Plan
Case Study: Save Operation Plan
Exercise 4: Interactive Operations

Lesson 5: Merging Features and Operations

Machining Similar Features
- Create Group
- Combine Operations
Case Study: Combine Operations
- Link Operations
Case Study: Combine Selected Operations
Exercise 5: Combine and Link Operations

Lesson 6: Avoid and Contain Areas

Adding Avoid and Contain Areas
Case Study: Add Avoid Area
Exercise 6: Avoid Areas

Lesson 7: Pattern Features and Mirror Toolpaths

Patterning
Case Study: Create Linear, Circular and Sketch Driven Patterns
- Mirror Toolpaths
Case Study: Mirror Toolpaths
Exercise 7: Pattern and Mirror Toolpaths

Lesson 8: Advanced Features and Operations

Advanced Feature Creation
- Engrave Feature
Case Study: Engrave Feature Creation
- Curve Feature
Case Study: Curve Feature Creation
- Multi-stepped Hole
Case Study: Multi-stepped Hole Machining
- Tap and Thread Mill Hole Operations
Case Study: Tap and Thread Mill
- Corner Round and Chamfer Machining
Case Study: Corner Round and Chamfer Machining
- Multi Surface Feature
Case Study: Multi Surface Feature Creation
Exercise 8: Advances Features and Operations
Exercise 9: Multi Surface Machining

Lesson 9: Customizing the Technology Database

SOLIDWORKS CAM Technology Database (TechDB)
- User Defined Tool
Case Study: User Defined Tool Creation
- Mill Machine
Case Study: TechDB Add Machine
- Mill Tool
Case Study: TechDB Add Tool
- Tool Crib
- Strategies
Case Study: TechDB Create and Apply Strategy
Exercise 10: User Defined Tools
Exercise 11: Add Tool to Tool Crib
Exercise 12: Customize Technology Database

Appendix A: Considerations for Waterjet, Plasma and Laser Machining

Waterjet, Plasma and Laser Machining
Case Study: Plasma Workflow

Appendix B: Tolerance Based Machining

Tolerance Based Machining Overview
Case Study: Tolerance Based Machining

Training Methods

Choose the training method right for you

Group/Public Training

Receive training as a group (limited amount per class) from certified instructors using vendor approved training content and methodologies.

Training is delivered either live online or in a traditional classroom environment.

Advantages

Cost effective training method.
More effective than video based training, with videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
Learn more through group questions and feedback.

Private Training

This style of flexible training is perfect for teams or individuals who are faced with a specific challenge and require personalized courses with on-the-job coaching.

Training is available live online, in-person classroom or onsite at your location.

Advantages

Use our state-of-the-art mobile classroom at your facility.
Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
Benefit from flexible scheduling options.

Upcoming Training Courses

Choose a scheduled SOLIDWORKS CAM Essentials course

Date & Time

April 2, 2024 - April 3, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

Date & Time

June 3, 2024 - June 4, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

Date & Time

August 6, 2024 - August 7, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

Date & Time

September 30, 2024 - October 1, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

Date & Time

December 2, 2024 - December 3, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

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SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional

Emma Krisfalusi — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:33:58 +0000

Training Course

SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional

How to machine parts utilizing advanced functionality

SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional Training Course Overview

This course teaches how to use the SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional software to machine parts utilizing advanced functionality such as: CAM or SOLIDWORKS configurations, VoluMill™, mill machining in the context of an assembly, and 3 plus 2 machining.

This training course will help you to:

Learn High Speed Machining and creating VoluMill Toolpaths.
Using the SOLIDWORKS CAM Assembly mode for machining, using a vise, and split instance.
Understand 3 Plus 2 Machining and working with a Tombstone.
Learn Turning basics and generating NC code.
Modify features.
Use Probes.

Course Duration

Online 1 Day (7 hours/day)

Skill Level

Intermediate Level

Course Type

Hands-on Practical Training

SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional Course Requirements & Benefits

Understand the course requirements and the skills you will acquire after completing the SOLIDWORK CAM course

Requirements

Completed SOLIDWORKS CAM Essentials training course

At least 1 month using software

A current license of SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional software

Features Targeted

Chucks, ID Features and Operations

Turning, Toolpaths and NC Code

Assembly Machining with a Tombstone

Acquired Skills

Able to run standard CAM operations

Better understanding of high speed machining

Able to Modify Features and Apply Operation Parameters

SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional Lessons

The following lessons are included in the course

Lesson 1: SOLIDWORKS CAM Configurations

SOLIDWORKS CAM Product
SOLIDWORKS CAM Configurations
Case Study: Using Configurations Working With CAM Configurations
Exercise 1: Generate Toolpaths for Part Configurations

Lesson 2: High Speed Machining (VoluMill™)

VoluMill Overview
Case Study: Using VoluMill
- VoluMill Settings
- VoluMill Technology Expert
Exercise 2: Create VoluMill Toolpaths

Lesson 3: Assembly Machining

SOLIDWORKS CAM Assembly Mode
Case Study: Assembly Machining Using a Vise
- Part Manager
- Stock Manager
- Setup Parameters
Case Study: Assembly Machining -Programming with Subroutines
Case Study: Assembly Machining - Multiple Parts
Case Study: Assembly Machining Split Instance
- Import Part Data
- Split Instance
- Split Setup
Exercise 3: Assembly Mode Machining
Exercise 4: Assembly Mode Multi-vise Machining
Exercise 5: Assembly Mode Split Instance

Lesson 4: 3 Plus 2 Machining

3 Plus 2 Machining (Indexing)
Case Study: 3 Plus 2 - Part Machining
- Indexing
Case Study: Assembly Machining with a Tombstone
Exercise 6: 3 Plus 2 Machining

Lesson 5: Turning Basics

SOLIDWORKS CAM Turning Overview
Case Study: Generate Toolpaths and NC Code
- Setup
- Chuck/Fixture
- Stock
- Machinable Features
Case Study: Interactive Features and Operations
- New Turn Feature
Exercise 7: Basic Turning Process
Exercise 8: Interactive Turn Features

Lesson 6: Chucks, ID Features and Operations

Section Method
Case Study: Using Plane Section
- Double Chucking
Case Study: Using Double Chucks
Exercise 9: Chucks, ID and OD Features

Lesson 7: Modifying Feature and Operation Parameters

Case Study: Custom Chuck, OD and Thread Features
Editing Toolpaths
Exercise 10: Modifying Features and Operations

Lesson 8: Probing

Introduction to Probing
- Probe Operation
Case Study: Probing Operations - Part 1
Case Study: Probing Operations - Part 2
Case Study: Probing Operations - Part 3
Exercise 11: Using Probing Tools

Training Methods

Choose the training method right for you

Group/Public Training

Receive training as a group (limited amount per class) from certified instructors using vendor approved training content and methodologies.

Training is delivered either live online or in a traditional classroom environment.

Advantages

Cost effective training method.
More effective than video based training, with videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
Learn more through group questions and feedback.

Private Training

This style of flexible training is perfect for teams or individuals who are faced with a specific challenge and require personalized courses with on-the-job coaching.

Training is available live online, in-person classroom or onsite at your location.

Advantages

Use our state-of-the-art mobile classroom at your facility.
Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
Benefit from flexible scheduling options.

Upcoming Training Courses

Choose a scheduled SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional course

Date & Time

April 4, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

Date & Time

June 5, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

Date & Time

August 8, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

Date & Time

October 2, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

Date & Time

December 4, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location

Live Online

Are you using SOLIDWORKS to its full potential?

Enhance your skills and capabilities with a SOLIDWORKS Training Assessment from TriMech.

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SOLIDWORKS CAM

Rod Mackay — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:25:54 +0000

Software

SOLIDWORKS CAM

Knowledge Based Machining Technology

What is SOLIDWORKS CAM?

SOLIDWORKS® CAM is a fully integrated, Knowledge Based Machining (KBM) technology that allows you to integrate 3D design and manufacturing processes under one system; to evaluate designs earlier in the process to avoid unexpected costs and delays in finishing products on time.

Streamline your CNC machine programming

SOLIDWORKS CAM leverages the rich content in the 3D CAD model to speed up product development and reduce error prone, time consuming, repetitive manual steps in the current development process, like programming CNC machines. Knowledge Based Machining (KBM) is the foundation for streamlining the programming process, learning as you program which frees up your time to focus on the critical areas of the components.

SOLIDWORKS CAM is an add-on to all versions of SOLIDWORKS Desktop CAD that lets you prepare your designs for manufacturability earlier in the development cycle. Manufacturing tasks that had to wait until a design was complete can now be performed concurrently with the design process.

Overview Demo

Tolerance Based Machining

SOLIDWORKS CAM Capabilities

Enhance your manufacturing process by capturing company standards, speed up quoting, and test manufacturability of a design earlier in the process.

Feature Recognition

Recognize certain types of geometry not only as CAD features, but to understand how much those features will be manufactured, and even how much it will cost to manufacture. SOLIDWORKS CAM can find 20+ types of machinable features on parts, such as holes, slots, and pockets.

Rules-based Machining

Automatically apply best manufacturing strategies that you like to use so that manufacturing processes can be not only faster, but also more standardized.

Tolerance Based Machining

Model Based Definition (MBD) is leveraged to ensure machining strategies are automatically adjusted based on tolerance specifications. Reading tolerances and surface finishes will help you to make decisions about how to manufacture your product.

Part & Assembly machining

2.5-axis milling solution which allows users to program in either part or assembly environments.

Automatic Quoting

Automate quoting and compare it to traditional methods to ensure all aspects of the part are accounted for ahead of time.

2.5 Axis Milling

Machine prismatic features with 2.5 axis milling capabilities. SOLIDWORKS CAM includes automatic roughing, finishing, thread milling, face milling and single point (drilling, boring, reaming, tapping) cycles.

3 Axis Milling

SOLIDWORKS CAM includes 3 axis milling routines to machine complex, contoured surfaces routinely encountered in mold/tool making and aerospace applications.

Turning

SOLIDWORKS CAM 2 and 4 axis turning software for programming CNC lathe machines includes automatic roughing, finishing, grooving, threading, cutoff and single point (drilling, boring, reaming and tapping) cycles.

Associative Machining

SOLIDWORKS CAM provides true associative machining - automatically accommodating changes to your part or assembly model. Any modifications made to the SOLIDWORKS design are automatically updated in SOLIDWORKS CAM, which eliminates time consuming CAM system rework due to design alterations.

"TriMech's quick response time, sales and technical support are all very good. We implemented SOLIDWORKS in 1998 and to date, remain a satisfied customer"

Brad Toole

Engineering Manager, Breaker Technology Ltd.

SOLIDWORKS CAM Features

Powerful and intuitive programming and production tools

Feature Recognition

The use of knowledge-based machining and rules-based machining allows new users to adapt to a company’s machining process readily, and allows for:

Recognizing any updated geometry as the model changes through feature updates or newly imported parts.
Assigning machining strategies based on features that are recognized.
Updating machining strategies if a design’s tolerance changes.
Rules-based machining enables designers and engineers to:
- Catch design errors and new part setups through Automatic Feature Recognition.
- Quote components quickly using company standards captured as rules.

3 Axis Milling

SOLIDWORKS CAM includes 3 axis milling routines to machine complex, contoured surfaces routinely encountered in mold/tool making and aerospace applications.

Adaptive roughing strategy provides the ability to cut using the full depth of the tool and safely run your machine at optimum speed. This can reduce machining time up to 40% over conventional roughing with less wear.
3 Axis finishing operations include parallel slice cut, constant stepover, Z-level, curve project, and others
Z Level/Constant stopover combination operation can be used for machining steep and shallower slope areas in one toolpath.
All 3 Axis milling operations support rest or leftover machining. Rest machining is used to reduce air cutting by restricting toolpaths to areas within the feature that have not been machined previously.

Turning

SOLIDWORKS CAM will support single turret turning inside the SOLIDWORKS part environment. Similar to part milling, users can take advantage of Automatic Feature Recognition, Knowledge-Based Machining, and configurations.

A predefined library of tools and machining strategies are loaded into the Technology Database. These can be customized at any time to enhance the programming process. Users have the ability to create custom tools and holders for specific machining operations. Simultaneous mill/turn or live tooling functionality is not available with SOLIDWORKS CAM.

High-Speed Machining

With the advancements in machine tools and tooling it is necessary to optimize machining toolpaths to get the most out of your equipment investment.

SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional utilizes VoluMill 2.5-axis milling routines from Celeritive™ Technologies. The advantages of using these machining strategies are:

Up to 75% savings on cutting tool costs.
50% to 80% reductions in machining cycle times.
Easy-to-learn machining strategies
No special machine tools are required
Reduced wear and tear on your equipment due to smoother transitions in toolpaths

SOLIDWORKS CAM Packages

Four manufacturing packages to choose from

Package

SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard

SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard lets you quickly program individual milled parts and configurations without leaving the SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD environment. You have full access to defining rules within SOLIDWORKS CAM to create and build to your company standards, as well as Tolerance-Based Machining (TBM).

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SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional

SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional builds on the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard with increased programming capabilities. The additional features include High-Speed Machining (HSM), configurations, assembly machining, turning, and 3+2 programming to drive four- and five-axis machines.

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SOLIDWORKS CAM Machinist Standard

SOLIDWORKS Machinist Standard provides all the functionality found in SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard plus a Part only modeling environment allowing you to work seamlessly with SOLIDWORKS Part files and import several neutral file formats. This connectivity makes easy to work with customers and vendors to collaborate on the manufacturing process.

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SOLIDWORKS CAM Machinist Professional

SOLIDWORKS Machinist Professional provides SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional capabilities with SOLIDWORKS Parts and Assemblies to allow the user the ability to import and design fixtures and other manufacturing components used in the machining process. By using Assembly mode in SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional, automatic toolpath clipping can be used to ensure your programs do not collide with custom fixtures or vises.

SOLIDWORKS CAM Matrix

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Capabilities	CAM Standard	CAM Professional	Machinist Standard	Machinist Professional
Rules Based Machining SOLIDWORKS CAM uses rules-based machining to enhance the programming process while leveraging tolerances that were assigned to components. Rules-based machining lets you focus on the critical areas of making a part rather than touching every feature that needs to be machined.	●	●	●	●
Tolerance-based Machining (TBM) Tolerances and annotations in 3D models are used to automatically create machine programs. TBM automatically adjusts asymmetric tolerances to mean tolerances for cutting tool strategies.	●	●	●	●
Knowledge-Based Machining (KBM) KBM is like have a machinist at your fingertips. Once features are identified by automatic or interactive feature recognition, KBM defines machining strategies and tools to best machine the geometry. Using these rules will automatically allow you to define repeatable machining processes based on your company standards.	●	●	●	●
Associativity with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Any change made to a design in SOLIDWORKS CAD is automatically updated, applied, and reflected in SOLIDWORKS CAM.	●	●	●	●
Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR) Recognize certain types of geometry (holes, pockets, bosses, and turn–Professional only) not only as CAD features. Automatic feature recognition allows prismatic parts to be identified at a feature level based on machinable shapes.		●	●	●
Automate Machine Times Automate machine time calculation and compare it to traditional methods for ensuring all aspects of a part are accounted for ahead of time before committing to production.		●	●	●
3 + 2 Programming SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional can employ a machining technique where a three-axis milling program is executed with the cutting tool locked in a tilted position using the five-axis machine's two rotational axes.		●		●
High-Speed Machining (HSM) SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional HSM using VoluMill technology maintains constant tool pressure throughout the cutting process. The variable feed rate allows the tool to cut at full depth to shorten cycle times while extending machine and tool life. This best-in- class machining routine works with standard cutting tools to lower overhead cost when machining components.		●		●
Turning Capabilities SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional has turning capabilities that include face rough and finish, rough and finish turn, groove rough and finish, rough and finish bore, cut-off, ID and OD threading, and drill, and tap on center.		●		●
Part Modeling/Import Part modeling and import is the foundation of programming in a digital world. Creating and importing parts allows the user the ability to communicate with designers, read MBD data and make necessary manufacturing adjustments. Because it is SOLIDWORKS, it is easy to use and learn.			●	●
Assembly Modeling/Import Assemblies take our components to the next level by allowing us to check fits and tolerances plus explain to manufacturers how we want to build our products. By using assemblies for manufacturing, we can import clamps and vises to make sure our parts are made the first time correctly and provide the necessary clearances to be able to remove the finished product when it completed.				●

SOLIDWORKS CAM Benefits

Easy to use software which will adapt to your business process

Connected to SOLIDWORKS

Direct or “deep” integration allows SOLIDWORKS CAM to take advantage of information in your 3D CAD model so it’s easy for your team to make better, more-informed decisions.

Utilizes tolerance-based machining

Use SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (MBD) to ensure machining strategies are automatically adjusted based on tolerance specifications.

Easily standardizes processes

While SOLIDWORKS CAM can be used like any other CAM software—setting up operations, picking tools, setting speeds and feeds—the real advantage is found running SOLIDWORKS CAM in the automated mode (also called “rules-based” machining).

SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard included with SOLIDWORKS Subscription

The SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard software is included with all desktop versions of SOLIDWORKS desktop software on active SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service

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3DEXPERIENCE Works provides a Safe, Social, Connected, Informed and Structured alternative to SOLIDWORKS CAM for team leaders, project managers and other professionals who want to manage data on the cloud and collaborate without constraints.

Safe: Customer controlled access. Transparent cloud backup. Encrypted communication protocols. Data always safe-no overwrite, no loss of data.

Social: Integrated structured and unstructured collaboration tools enabling social innovation. Collaborate on product design or engage with your stakeholders early in product development.

Connected: Every user always connected to a single, common database. Access data anywhere, anytime, on any device. Review and markup models.

Informed: Choose from the widget library, Create and share Dashboards. Get the latest information about your product development. Always have access to your latest data.

Structured: Zero overhead data management - store and manage data across collaborative spaces, share information in communities. Find indexed data faster by using tags, custom search, etc.

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SOLIDWORKS for Machinists

SOLIDWORKS for Machinists

The SOLIDWORKS for Machinists course will teach you the basics for creating parts, assemblies and configurations when designing or modifying parts and machining stock

SOLIDWORKS for Machinists Overview

This training course will help you to:

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— Joe Felice, Self Employed

— Gerard Cormier, SPI Health and Safety

SOLIDWORKS for Machinists Lessons

Lesson 1: Basics and the User Interface

Lesson 2: Introduction to Sketching

Lesson 3: Basic Part Modeling

Lesson 4: Symmetry and Draft

Lesson 5: Patterning

Lesson 6: Revolved Features

Lesson 7: Editing: Repairs

Lesson 8: Editing: Design Changes

Lesson 9: Configurations

Lesson 10: Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling

Lesson 11: Using Assemblies

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