CAMWORKS 2.

5-AXIS MILLING
SolidWORKS
For Pocketing, Contouring, and Drilling

• Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR) automatically

recognizes over 20 types of features on native Solid • 2.5-Axis Milling includes automatic roughing,
Edge part models or on solid models imported via contouring (finishing), thread milling, hole drilling,
IGES, STP, SAT, etc. Feature-based machining reduces boring, reaming, ant tapping cycles. Machining
programming time by as much as 90% compared to algorithms use the latest toolpath and gouge
traditional CAM software. protection methods to provide fast, error-free
TAPPED HOLE toolpaths
HOLE
CIRCULAR BOSS RECTANGULAR SLOT
• Thread Milling supports bi-directional thread milling
CIRCULAR POCKET OBROUND BOSS for both single-point and multi-point tools. Thread
IRREGULAR MULTI-STEPPED HOLE mill with ID or OD threads, using climb or conventional
POCKETS
CORNER SLOT milling. Either top-down or bottom-up cycles can be
FILLETS & employed.
TAPERS
• Face Mill generates toolpaths on a face feature to
COUNTERSUNK OBROUND square or face off the top of a part. Number of passes
HOLE POCKET can be calculated automatically or can be user
RECTANGULAR BOSS defined. An option is also available to specify one pass
COUNTER BORE
IRREGULAR HOLE down the middle of the part.
SLOT
RECTANGULAR POCKET • Full Model to Toolpath Associativity automatically
updates the toolpaths and CAM data to design
• Interactive Feature Recognition (IFR) provides an changes made to the model
intuitive and easy-to-use wizard interface for inserting
• 4- and 5-Axis Indexing Included! The CAMWorks
user-defined features
2.5-axis module also includes 4- and 5-axis indexing
• Knowledge-Based Machining allows you to capture (pre-positioning) to reduce setups and facilitate the
and reuse your programmers’ and machinists’ best use of shorter, more rigid tools. Setups and indexing
programming practices using the patented TechDB angles are created and posted automatically.
(Technology Database). The TechDB reduces
• Drilling Cycles: Canned cycle support for all major
programming time by as much as 80% and provides a
hole types and cycles including drill, pecking, high-
company-owned database to store employee
speed pecking, v a r i a b l e
knowledge and skill.
pecking, bore, bore w/ dwell, back
• Seamless Integration of CAMWorks with Solid Edge boring, fine boring, counter boring,
ensures that the design model and CAM model share ream, ream w/ dwell,
a common interface with the same intuitive menus, tapping, reverse tapping
toolbars, and view manipulation, thus allowing users
to quickly master the software. The CAM data is
integrated and stored along with the CAD model
automatically in a single file.

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• Roughing Operations remove material by following
the machinable feature shape in standard pattern
strategies. Patterns included are: zigzag, zig, pocket
in/out, spiral in/out, plunge rough, and offset
• CAMWorks Configuration Support for multiple
roughing. High-speed toolpaths can be generated
setups across multiple machines. Programs for each
with no sharp corners.
machining setup can be saved as a separate
• Countersink and Center Drill Operations include configuration, even for multiple machines of different
automatic calculation of machining depth based on types. Using configurations, all of the programs
tool size/shape and countersink diameter required to machine a part cab be stored along
• Assembly Mode Machining allows you to accurately with the CAD model automatically, in a
model your fixtures and clamps using Solid Edge single file.
assemply mode to avoid costly crashes with tools. • CAMWorks VoluMill™ is an optional
Also includes fill fixture module for creating ultra-high
offset and performance toolpaths, using
s u b - p r o g ramm ing the latest technology to
support for automatic rough mill parts faster
programming of and more efficiently
multiple part setups. than any other
product available on
the market today

CAMWorks Modules are available in a variety

of bundles or combinations:
• 2.5-Axis Mill
• Simulation and • 3-Axis Mill
Verification allows you • Multi-Axis Machining
to easily and accurately step • Mill Turn
through or continuously • 2- and 4-Axis Turning
simulate toolpaths with speed control and optional • Wire EDM
stop capabilities. A model compare feature is also • CAMWorks VoluMill™
included, to compare the machined model and the • CAMWorks Virtual Machine
design model to validate program accuracy, so you can
be sure you’ll cut it right the first time

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