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 ocuntouring (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 POCKETS MULTI-STEPPED HOLE mill with ID or OD threads, using climb or conventional CORNER SLOT milling. Either top-down or bottom-up cycles can be FILLETS & TAPERS employed. • 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, company-owned database to store employee high-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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CAMWORKS 2.5-AXIS MILLING • 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 sub-programming 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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Geometric is a specialist in the domain of engineering solutions, services and technologies. Its Geometry Technology Solutions To know more about this solution: (GTS) business unit develops cutting-edge point productivity solutions that enhance design and improve manufacturing email: inquiries@camworks.com operations. The end-user products from Geometric include CAMWorks®, eDrawings® Publisher, DFMPro, GeomCaliper®, www.camworks.com/solidedge 3DPaintBrush™, CAMWorksXpress® and Glovius®. The key technologies from Geometric are NestLib®, Feature Recognition (FR), GeomDiff and 3DSearchIT®. Geometric licenses these technologies to OEM partners and also designs and implements customized process solutions using these technologies for industrial customers. For further details about Geometric’s GTS business unit, please visit www.geometricglobal.com/products or call 480.367.0132 The copyrights/trademarks of all products referenced herein, are held by their respective companies.