Geometric is offering 3 promotional packages for ProCAM end users to introduce solid modeling and to provide a cost-effective upgrade from ProCAM to CAMWorks.

• ProCAM to CAMWorks Upgrade Packages

The Upgrade packages include CAMWorks and an OEM version of SolidWorks. These bundled packages are an opportunity for ProCAM users to upgrade to CAMWorks and SolidWorks for a fraction of the cost of purchasing CAMWorks and a full version of SolidWorks at MSRP.

 

This package gives ProCAM users the combination of a solid modeling system to design better products faster and more accurately plus a seamlessly integrated, innovative, CAM system for CNC machining that can significantly speed time to market.

• ProCAM Update Package

The ProCAM Update package includes an update to a ProCAM user's current ProCAM modules, plus an OEM version of SolidWorks. This package can provide an interim step for some ProCAM users who are curious about solid modeling and the benefits of solid-based machining. Users might want to have solid modeling capabilities and/or the ability to import parts in file formats not supported by ProCAM and then export the files in a supported format.

 

Solid modeling has become common in today's design industry and more and more companies are looking for CAM shops that have solid modeling capability. This package gives ProCAM users the opportunity to work with SolidWorks, the choice in solid modeling.

Upgrade/Update FAQ
 

This FAQ has the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Upgrade/Update Offer. If you have more questions, contact your reseller or Geometric. What is included in the ProCAM to CAMWorks Upgrade Package? What is included in the ProCAM Update Package? Where can I find out about pricing? What is included in the SolidWorks OEM version? What are the ProCAM requirements to quality for the promotional offer? If I purchase an Upgrade Package, can I purchase CAMWorks Turning, Mill-Turn, and Wire EDM at promotional upgrade prices? Why is the latest version of ProCAM included in the Upgrade Packages? If I purchase an Update package, how can I use SolidWorks with ProCAM? Can I pre-purchase maintenance on all Upgrade Package modules for additional years? What about SolidWorks training and support? Can I see a demo? Will my current ProCAM posts work in CAMWorks? Can I upgrade the SolidWorks OEM version to a complete full functioning SolidWorks? How long will this promotion last? Glossary of terms

Upgrade Package 1 - 2D Milling
 

Upgrade Package 2 - 3D Milling
 

  *CAMWorks Subscription Service = reseller phone/online support, software upgrades,
    service packs

**ProCAM USP = reseller phone/online support, bug fixes, minor enhancements

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What is included in the ProCAM Update Package?

ProCAM / Solid Modeling Update Package
 

  *CAMWorks Subscription Service = reseller phone/online support, software upgrades,
    service packs

**ProCAM USP = reseller phone/online support, bug fixes, minor enhancements

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Geometric is offering these packages at a significant discount. Please contact your local reseller for pricing information. If you need to locate your reseller, click Find Your Reseller at the top of this page.

Only resellers who are qualified to sell CAMWorks may sell this promotional upgrade.

           Full part modeling and assembly capabilities

The full version of SolidWorks provides 3 modules:

Part – for creating solid, surface and wire frame models

Assembly – for combining models to create an assembly

Drawing - for creating 2D detailed/engineering drawings

The OEM version includes all the functionality of the Part and Assembly modules, with the limitation of not being able to create a complete 2D detailed/engineering drawing with a title block due to the absence of the Drawing module.

To qualify for the Update or Upgrade, a customer must have proof of purchase of at least 1 ProCAM CAM module (this excludes CAD-only seats). The ProCAM module can be Mill, Turn, Fabrication or EDM. Any version of ProCAM or ProCAM II qualifies.

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Yes! Plus these add-ons include Subscription Service for 1 year. Please contact your reseller for pricing. 

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We realize that our ProCAM customers want to explore the enhanced functionality of a top-quality solid modeling package while also retaining the ability to use the tried-and-true software that’s already in their facility. This offer supports both ProCAM and CAMWorks and allows shops to transition gradually to solid modeling and CAMWorks. 

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• SolidWorks part files (SLDPRT) can be read directly into ProCAM II and machined using 2.5 Axis Mill and Surface Machining cycles.

• SolidWorks supports all industry standard file formats (e.g., Pro/ENGINEER, TIFF, AutoCAD, Unigraphics, Solid Edge, STEP, Parasolid, ACIS, STL, JPG). Files in these formats can be opened in SolidWorks, saved in a ProCAM-supported format such as IGES or DWG, and then be read directly into ProCAM 2D or ProCAM II.

• ProCAM users can learn solid modeling without having to purchase the full version of SolidWorks. The Update package includes a 5 hr. multimedia training CD. After learning SolidWorks, the transition to CAMWorks will be the next logical step.

Yes. Additional years of USP purchased at the same time as an upgrade package are entitled to additional special discounts. Please contact your reseller for pricing.

Training and support will be supplied by the Geometric reseller. To assist you in training, each package includes a 5 hour multimedia SolidWorks training CD that we strongly recommend customers use to learn SolidWorks.

If you would like an online demo, simply fill out the contact form and check Online Demo or you can contact your reseller directly.

For CAMWorks 2.5 Axis Mill, Advanced 3 Axis Mill and Turning modules, most ProCAM posts will work without change.

For CAMWorks Wire EDM, the posting environment is totally different from ProCAM and posts are not interchangeable. Standard EDM posts are included with CAMWorks Wire EDM.

At these promotional prices, the SolidWorks OEM version is not upgradeable to the full version that includes Drawings. If you want to upgrade to a complete SolidWorks version, you need to contact a SolidWorks reseller.

The CAMWorks Subscription Service included in the Upgrade packages entitles the you to updates to the SolidWorks OEM version only, not an upgrade to the full SolidWorks version.

The promotion may be terminated at any time.

Upgrade

Package includes CAMWorks, SolidWorks, and the latest version of ProCAM.

 

Update

Package includes the latest version of ProCAM and SolidWorks (does not include CAMWorks).

 

USP

ProCAM maintenance includes bug fixes, minor enhancements and reseller phone/online support.

 

Subscription Service

CAMWorks and SolidWorks maintenance includes reseller phone/online support, software upgrades, service packs.