Best CAM Solutions for CNC Machining 2.5 axis machine , 3 axis, 4 axis, 5 axis machining, Wire EDM

	CAMWorks

	Predator

	SolidNest

	Capvidia

	ProCAM

	Support


CAMWorks^® with Machining Intelligence is the most advanced CAM programming software available for getting products to market faster, more efficiently and within budget. CAMWorks is a next generation best-of-class CNC programming solution for producing molded parts from solid models.

CAMWorks is a SolidWorks^®Certified Gold Product for Manufacturing/CAM Software that provides state-of-the-art machining capabilities seamlessly integrated into the award winning SolidWorks design software. As the first CAM solution to offer true knowledge-based machining capabilities, CAMWorks leads the way in advancements in Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR) and Interactive Feature Recognition (IFR). CAMWorks offers true associative machining automatically accommodating changes to the part model, which eliminates time consuming CAM system rework due to design updates.



Being integrated into SolidWorks, CAMWorks allows a user to: Use the CAMWorks machining tree and commands at the click of a button along with SolidWorks and generate toolpaths without leaving the SolidWorks environment. Use the same SolidWorks geometry to generate toolpaths to ensure the part machined is the same as the part that is modeled. Eliminate time-consuming file transfers using standard file formats such as IGES and SAT.

CAMWorks modules are available in a variety of bundles and combinations.

Choice of Machining Modules 2.5 axis, 3 axis, 4 and 5 axis Prepositioning 4 and 5 axis Simultaneous Milling 2 and 4 axis Turning Rotary Milling 2 and 4 axis Wire EDM

Each module provides an advanced collection of cutting strategies and timesaving features to help automate the machining process.

Add-ons can include CAMWorks Solids (integrated solid modeler), Machine Simulator, CAMWorks Utilities, SolidProfessor Training CD - SolidWorks Core Concepts & CAMWorks Mill Fundamentals.

Predator Software is a worldwide leader of shop floor automation and networking solutions to automate the shop floor and improve production efficiencies. Predator products provide the network "backbone" to communicate across any shop floor or production facility. Once in place, other Predator applications can be integrated either stand alone, or as part of a working suite, to provide vital productivity components that enable production facilities to operate efficiently, including network security, document viewing, Internet and intranet browsing, data collection and analysis, tool and gage management, and electronic work instructions. SolidNEST, a SolidWorks® Certified Gold CAM Product, is a new generation Windows-based, automatic nesting and fabrication program. Based on SigmaNEST's powerful nesting technology, SolidNEST enables you to nest and generate NC code without leaving SolidWorks®. Supports plasma, oxyfuel, laser, water jet, wood routers, punch press, plasma/punch and laser/punch. Through SigmaNEST's true shape nesting algorithm, SolidNEST supports parts in parts, multiple torches, and remnant nesting. True shape nesting gives you the power to: reduce remnant material inventory, speed up NC programming & improve material utilization. CompareVidia helps customers to identify and manage problems related with CAD model shape changes introduced by the use of different CAD/CAM/CAE systems. Starting from the 3D CAD model creation, through manufacturing to long term 3D CAD data archiving CompareVidia will trace and validate the original CAD model integrity. If combined with QualityVidia design for CAD model quality assessment, it will verify the 3D model quality against standards (VDA, SASIG, JAMA, ISO-EN 9300) or user defined quality criteria. FormatWorks, a SolidWorks Gold Product, provides advanced automatic repair and healing to resolve incompatibilities between different CAD systems. FormatWorks is tuned to satisfy SolidWorks internal requirements for forming topological solids with correct model tolerance, without gaps and missing surfaces and no deformation. FaceWorks provides powerful design tools that automate and simplify the most complex mold design inside SolidWorks. Standard SolidWorks functionality complements specialized, easy-to-use tools that simplify the tool-making process and minimize costs and manufacturing times. ProCAM is a stand-alone CAD/CAM system that supports virtually any CNC machining operation, including 2 to 5 axis machining centers, multi-axis lathes, punch, plasma, and laser. The user-friendly interface and CAD tools allow parts to be modeled quickly. Toolpath creation is intuitive with a full range of easy-to-use tools. ProCAM is available in a choice of modules that include wireframe and surface modeling; 2.5 Axis Milling; 3 Axis Machining; Rotary and Multi-plane Machining; 2, 4 and C-Axis Turning; 2-4 Axis Wire EDM; Punch; Plasma; Laser; and Nesting.