{"id":94,"date":"2019-04-29T15:42:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T20:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsc3d.wpengine.com\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2024-12-12T14:49:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T20:49:34","slug":"cam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/3d-design-software\/cam\/","title":{"rendered":"CAM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t<h1>SOLIDWORKS CAM &#038; CAMWorks<\/h1>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>SOLIDWORKS CAM uses rules-based machining to enhance the programming process. CAMWorks is a software for machine tools that&#8217;s fully integrated, associative, and feature-based.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/lp\/request-a-quote\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Get a Quote\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet a Quote\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/3d-design-software\/cam\/solidworks-cam\/#Product-Matrix\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Compare Packages\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompare Packages\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/_AvsrEIcCGE\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"youtube-video-thumbnail\"\/>\n\t\t\t<h3>What is SOLIDWORKS CAM and CAMWorks?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Computer-aided manufacturing, or CAM, is a software used to control CNC machine hardware during manufacturing processes. This automation process is designed to hasten the production of products, parts or workpieces in a wide range of industries.<\/p>\n<p>CAM\/CNC software also works with computer-aided design (CAD) to achieve distinctive product requirements. It crafts designs from scratch and gives the machine step-by-step instructions on creating a masterpiece.<\/p>\n<p>SOLIDWORKS CAM and CAMWorks are fully embedded within your SOLIDWORKS CAD system. Users can go directly from CAD to CAM without sending their part to different software.\u00a0\u00a0With CAM Data stored within the model, any modifications made to the part or assembly will automatically update the CAM toolpaths and G-code.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tCAM Packages\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<a href=\"\/3d-design-software\/cam\/solidworks-cam\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to \/3d-design-software\/cam\/solidworks-cam\/\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/driveworks-icn.png\" alt=\"GSC-3D DriveWorks icon\" title=\"driveworks-icn\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n\t\tSOLIDWORKS CAM \t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Quickly program individual parts built to company standards. Gain rules-based machining without leaving SOLIDWORKS.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/3d-design-software\/cam\/solidworks-cam\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<a href=\"\/3d-design-software\/cam\/camworks\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to \/3d-design-software\/cam\/camworks\/\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/simulation-icn.png\" alt=\"GSC-3D Simulation icon\" title=\"simulation-icn\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n\t\tCAMWorks\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Advanced, smart manufacturing through an integrated CAM. Machine faster and faster capture with re-use of programming.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/3d-design-software\/cam\/camworks\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<a href=\"\/3d-design-software\/delmia\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to \/3d-design-software\/delmia\/\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cam-icn.png\" alt=\"GSC-3D CAM icon\" title=\"cam-icn\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n\t\tDelmia\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Developed with a shop floor focus, this end-to-end system helps mid-market manufacturers improve efficiency and performance visibility.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/3d-design-software\/delmia\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<h3>What&#8217;s New in CAMWorks 2025<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Wire EDM Premium<\/li>\n<li>Euler Angles Method for 5 Axis Rotary (3+2) Milling<\/li>\n<li>Machine Cavities with VoluMill<\/li>\n<li>Support for Tapered and Neck Shank Type Tools<\/li>\n<li>Option to Define Height of 2.5 Axis Milling Islands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/embed-ssl.wistia.com\/deliveries\/69e801e7b91ee51a6617836929d6909fcadbba0c.jpg\" alt=\"wistia-video-thumbnail\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<a href=\"\/3d-design-software\/cam\/camworks\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to \/3d-design-software\/cam\/camworks\/\"><\/a>\n\t\tProgram Smarter \t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Seamless integration within the design environment CAMWorks offers true associative machining automatically accommodating changes to the part model, which eliminates time consuming CAM system rework due to design updates. \u00a0<\/p>\n\t<a href=\"\/3d-design-software\/cam\/camworks\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to \/3d-design-software\/cam\/camworks\/\"><\/a>\n\t\tMachine Faster \t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Reduce machining time by as much as 85% and increase tool life by as much as 500% even in the hardest materials. \u00a0<\/p>\n\t<a href=\"\/3d-design-software\/cam\/camworks\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to \/3d-design-software\/cam\/camworks\/\"><\/a>\n\t\tImprove Setup Time  \t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Knowledge-based machining allows you to capture and reuse your best programming practices using the Technology Database, TechDB, reducing programming time by as much as 80%.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/q-pEYqH1TqE\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"youtube-video-thumbnail\"\/>\n\t\t\t<h3>SOLIDWORKS CAM<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Rules-based machining follows your company&#8217;s best practices established through past programming. Couple this with Automatic Feature Recognition, and your business can automatically apply standard strategies to estimate machining time and setups required.<\/p>\n\t\t<h3>Find the Best Fit<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Get the function you need in your budget.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/product-info\/caddesign\/CAM\/Full-Cam-Matrix.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompare Features\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<h3>CASE STUDY: Medical Device Manufacturer Saved 100+ Programming Hours with CAMWorks<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>There&#8217;s no time to waste when you&#8217;re developing products to fight cancer. dotDecimal is a company that provides radiation therapy devices. CAMWorks&#8217; intelligent machining automated their processes, saving them hundreds of programming hours. After switching to CAMWorks, dotDecimal saw:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>99.6% on-time delivery within 24 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>85-90% automated product design and machining<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>100s of CNC programming hours saved<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/product-info\/caddesign\/CAM\/CAMWorks-dotDecimal-CaseStudy.pdf\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dotdecimal-cam-case-study.png\" alt=\"dotDecimal Medical Device Case Study\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"256\" width=\"200\" title=\"dotdecimal-cam-case-study\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/product-info\/caddesign\/CAM\/CAMWorks-dotDecimal-CaseStudy.pdf\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Read the Case Study\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead the Case Study\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/embed-ssl.wistia.com\/deliveries\/404d8a1b9bee24e6a33c38a6e8858fa1.jpg\" alt=\"wistia-video-thumbnail\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3>Advantages of CNC Software in Manufacturing<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Using CNC software in manufacturing, engineering and even design offers many perks compared to manual operation. We&#8217;ve highlighted some advantages below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quick project turnaround<\/b>: Integrating CAM plus CAD with your CNC machines will speed up production. The programs make it easy for manufacturers to receive design models and other vital information from clients faster. Plus, CNC software enables machines to quickly complete prototype simulations, conduct test runs and create the final product.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Better productivity<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The advancements in CNC software technology have brought us lightning-speed machines that run on minimal cycles. That means tools and parts won&#8217;t break down often, so we can maximize the machine&#8217;s potential to the fullest. In addition, CAD\/CAM improves the work quality by simulating toolpaths and allowing for continuous tool engagement.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>No mistakes<\/b>: Advanced simulations are used in the manufacturing industry to inspect machine processes and detect errors. They let handlers foresee tool problems or collisions and get ahead of them. As a result, mistakes won&#8217;t be made, and there&#8217;ll be minimal machine tool repairs.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduced wastage<\/b>: When mistakes are eliminated, waste will follow suit. Computer-aided machining can therefore create &#8220;perfect products&#8221; the first time around. Consequently, there&#8217;ll be no costly material waste during production.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Mitigate human error<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> CAD minimizes human errors in design. The software saves a customer&#8217;s design ideas, and its editing tools provide for modifications before production begins. This program generally doesn&#8217;t allow errors (like humans would) to slip through.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greater accuracy:<\/strong> CAM delivers high accuracy each time, whether in small projects or large-scale production. Each product will be the same no matter the number of items made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<h3>CAM FEATURES GLOSSARY<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Learn about milling, turning, and G-code simulation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/3d-design-software\/cam\/cam-glossary\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSee Glossary Definitions\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to #\"><\/a>\n\t\t\tWhy Choose GSC?\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Our mission is to fuel your success. We learn your business processes, and then offer solutions to drive enterprise-wide success. We equip your staff with comprehensive training, from hands-on classroom experiences to webinars and online training. 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