Any machine or tool you would use to machine the part are all stored in the Technology Database. It does not matter if you haven’t had any formal machining training. This means you will not have to make edits to the model and then repeat that work for the toolpaths. Since the CAM Data is stored with the model, any changes that you make to the part or assembly will automatically make changes to the CAM toolpaths. SOLIDWORKS CAM and CAMWorks work directly with your SOLIDWORKS Parts and Assemblies. SOLIDWORKS Model SOLIDWORKS CAM Tool Path/Cutting Operations What’s even better than that is SOLIDWORKS CAM has CAMWorks at its core, so no matter which package you use, you can be sure you’re using cutting edge technology with top-of-the-line tools. What’s even better is that it can integrate directly into the SOLIDWORKS environment we all know and love. The software encompasses incredible, top-tier tools that allow the user to create accurate, highly efficient toolpaths for their CNC machines. In my opinion, CAMWorks is the one of the most powerful CAM programming tools out there while also being one of the easiest to use.

Keep reading to learn more about our CAM offerings, as well as which package might suit you best. Like many products within SOLIDWORKS, there are different packages to fit your needs, whether you’re milling, turning or doing advanced machining operations. Since 2018, SOLIDWORKS CAM and CAMWorks have been an integral part of the SOLIDWORKS design ecosystem, allowing us to use our 3D models to create parts on a CNC machine. Almost everyone knows that creating 3D models is a core SOLIDWORKS function, but what about programming for a CNC machine? One of my favorite things about SOLIDWORKS is being able to take a design from my head to a 3D Model and then from the 3D model into G-Code that can drive a CNC machine.

Solidcam machine setup