The Complete CAM Solution,

with revolutionary iMachining,

fully Integrated in SOLIDWORKS ®

½½ iMachining 2D and 3D
½½ 2.5D Milling
½½ HSS – 3D High Speed Surface Machining
½½ HSR & HSM – 3D Roughing & Machining
½½ Indexial Multi-Axis Milling
½½ Simultaneous 5x Milling
½½ Turning and Advanced Mill-Turn
½½ Multi-Channel Configuration
½½ Solid Probe – Probing & Measuring
 SolidCAM is the Complete, ‘Best-in-Class’ CAM Suite for Profitable
CNC-Programming in SOLIDWORKS

Major Benefits of Using SolidCAM in SOLIDWORKS: SolidCAM, including the revolutionary iMachining, is
seamlessly integrated in SOLIDWORKS, with full tool-
]] SOLIDWORKS look and feel through seamless
path associativity to the SOLIDWORKS model. With
single window integration – with full support for
the single-window integration in SOLIDWORKS, all
modern 4K displays
machining operations can be defined, calculated and
]] Full associativity: toolpaths automatically update verified without leaving the parametric SOLIDWORKS
when the SOLIDWORKS model changes assembly environment.
]] SolidCAM works in the SOLIDWORKS assembly mode All 2D and 3D geometries used for machining are fully
to define fixtures, tooling and vices associative to the SOLIDWORKS design model. If you
make any changes to your SOLIDWORKS model, all of
]] SolidCAM + SOLIDWORKS is scalable with packages
your CAM operations will be automatically updated.
for all CNC machine types and applications. The
integrated CAD/CAM-Solution SOLIDWORKS +
SolidCAM is available at a competitive bundle-price
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 SolidCAM – The Leading
Integrated CAM Solution
in SOLIDWORKS

Customers rave about SolidCAM You Never Have to Leave the

integrated in SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS Window!
þþ This approach shortens the learning curve for
programmers, offers greater geometry editing
and manipulation power to manufacturing
and provides a common tool for supporting
interaction between designers and machinists.”

þþ The integrated approach facilitates discussion

and resolution of manufacturing issues because
everyone is working with the same model and
the same modeler. We communicate issues and
features a lot better working with an integrated
system.”

þþ If changes are made on the manufacturing side, þþ Since loading the SolidCAM trial version integrated
we capture them on both the design side and the
in SOLIDWORKS, I’ve been able to program
manufacturing side because SOLIDWORKS and
complex parts and run them without concern.
SolidCAM are fully associative.”
The machine seems to run smoother than before,
þþ The integrated approach has a lot of advantages, cutters last longer and confidence levels are high.
including saving time, accessing a single geometry I am able to train others here to use SolidCAM with
file, and using the intelligence of our design data ease. The software is pretty self-explanatory and
in a more efficient, systematic way.” the tutorials are easy to follow.”

þþ SolidCAM is the Swiss pocket knife for machining. þþ The tight integration with SOLIDWORKS makes my
With the modules for the 2.5D, 3D, simultaneous design-to-production life cycle easy and fast. The
5-axis machining and rotary milling, all daily SolidCAM support team is rock solid. I do some
machining tasks can be done quickly – from the pretty complex 4-axis production projects and
complex drilling pattern to the most demanding SolidCAM handles them very nicely.”
5-axis impeller. Program the part, simulate and
off you go on the machine. The software delivers,
what it has promised!”

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 iMachining 2D
Imagine putting the Knowledge and
Experience of Hundreds of CAM and
CNC Masters in the Palm of Your Hand
– Experience iMachining’s Wizard &
Toolpath!

Patented iMachining: Unique Technology Wizard

“Truly Amazing” SolidCAM’s iMachining has the exclusive patented
iMachining Technology Wizard, the industry’s first and
This is what customers, machine tool manufacturers
only Wizard that automatically calculates the Cutting
and tooling companies alike say about iMachining.
conditions for the iMachining tool path.
The revolutionary iMachining CAM module, fully inte-
grated in SOLIDWORKS, will make you and your CNC The unique Technology Wizard provides optimal feeds
machines more profitable and more competitive than and speeds, taking into account the toolpath, stock and
ever before. tool material as well as machine specifications.
All SolidCAM customers worldwide, who bought
iMachining, are enjoying immense savings and have
gained a real competitive advantage.

The Revolution in CNC Machining

]] Increased Productivity due to shorter cycles –
time savings 70% and more!
]] Dramatically Increased tool life
]] Unmatched hard material machining
]] Outstanding small tool performance The “iMachining Level Slider” lets the user choose
from 8 selectable levels to automatically adjust for
]] 4-axis and Mill-Turn iMachining
“real-world” fixture, tool holding and machine condi-
]] Automatic, optimal feeds and speeds tions. The “iMachining Level slider“ makes it easy to
overcome standard problems with spindle-rigidity,
]] High programming productivity
fixture-rigidity and excessive tool extension.
]] Shortest learning curve in the Industry

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 The patented
iRough, iFinish and iRest iMachining Tool Paths!
Technologies Morphing Spirals – iMachining uses an advanced,
patented morphing spiral that gradually conforms to
]] Combined roughing, finishing and rest material
the geometry of the feature being machined rather
functionality in one single job
than an old-fashioned, simple spiral tool path (race-
]] iRough + iFinish: Roughing and contour finishing in track). This maximizes tool to stock contact - or - "tool
just one job with the same tool. Ideal for prototype in the cut" time.
construction and processing of soft materials
Moating: Divide & Conquer – In order to most efficiently
]] iFinish: Suitable for precise machining and hard attack large areas of material removal as well as stand-
materials with separate tool for finishing wall alone islands, they are separated or subdivided into
and floor smaller sections using iMachining’s patented Moating
technology. This maximizes the efficient morphed
]] Optimized rest roughing and bottom finishing of
spiral cutting.
2.5D geometries with various strategies
Eliminate Wasted Time & Motion – iMachining tool
]] Automatic recognition and removal of rest material
paths only cut the stock that needs to be removed,
remaining through the drill tip
eliminating “air cuts”. From the initial approach, right
to the last cut, dynamically updated stock tracking
ensures every tool path actually cuts material.

iMachining Morphing Spirals: Beyond Trochoidal Cutting Moating: Intelligent dividing of areas

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 iMachining 3D for
Prismatic Parts
Program and mill prismatic 2.5D parts
with multiple pockets and islands
quickly and efficiently!

While iMachining 2D requires user definition for each Reduced Cycle times
geometry (its chain and depth) resulting in several
operations, iMachining 3D automatically identifies Metal Removal Rates (MRR) are maximized to achieve
geometries and their depth, performing Roughing and shortest possible cycle times whereas tool life is
Rest Roughing in a single operation. iMachining 3D for dramatically increased. iMachining 3D for prismatic
prismatic 2.5D parts calculates the toolpath automati- 2.5D parts calculates the toolpath taking the complete
cally and optimally, drastically reducing programming solid model into account and not only single geometric
and cycle time. chains. Depths of cut, the sequence of cutting areas
and the positioning of the tool between 2D areas are
automatically optimized – resulting in highest CNC and
programming productivity.

Rest Machining
With decreasing tool diameters, any number of rest
machining operations can be performed – taking into
account the updated stock model: only the tight areas
and corners will be machined.

iMachining 2D iMachining 3D for 2.5D parts

Machining Time 16:05 min 13:53 min

Programming time 40 Minutes 5 Minutes

CAM-Jobs needed 24 3

Geometries needed 12 1 solid model

All data relate to the above part

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Ultimate Process Reliability
In iMachining 2D the user defines the machined areas
solely by using geometry chains. iMachining 3D for pris-
matic 2.5D parts uses the complete 3D model and auto-
matically protects the target model from gouges. This is
a major advantage when working with larger tool diam-
eters and in confined spaces.
iMachining 3D for prismatic 2.5D parts adjusts the tool-
path to avoid contact between the defined tool holder
and the updated stock model, namely at every stage of
the machining process. Tools can therefore be clamped "Already after the first chip we were
shorter from the holder so machining can be faster and
completely excited. Without iMachining we
more aggressive.
would have had hard nuts to crack with
aerospace materials such as ultra-high
strength steels with tensile strengths of more
than 2,000 N/mm², aircraft aluminum, nickel
based alloys and titanium.“
Markus Gebhard, Dreiling Maschinenbau

"Thanks to iMachining, we have a much

Automatic Finishing of higher output from our machines, which
Prismatic 2.5D Parts definitely earns us money. Through
iMachining we have won new customers,
Pocket recognition automatically identifies all pockets
features along with their corresponding depths and because now we can offer very good quality
at different levels, drastically reducing programming
at a more competitive price!“
time. The complete finishing operation is performed in
a single operation using a contour style pattern. Drazen Perazic, Peramed Medical

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 iMachining 3D
Utilizing Proven iMachining 2D & Technology
Wizard Algorithms for Roughing and
Semi-Finish of Molds, Complex 3D Parts
and 3D Prismatic Parts

Absolutely unique: iMachining 3D

]] Quick solid geometry selection iMachining 3D provides amazing 3D machining results,
regularly saving 70 % in machining time, reaching up
]] Optimized machining of each Z-Step, using proven
to 90 %.
iMachining 2D technology
iMachining 3D automatically produces a complete,
]] Deep roughing with the whole length of the flute
ready to run CNC program, with optimal cutting condi-
results in shorter cycle times and increases tool life
tions achieved by the expert knowledge-based Tech-
]] Rest material machining in small upward steps, nology Wizard, to rough and rest rough a complete 3D
optimized for constant scallop height, further part in a single operation for 3D surface models as well
shortens cycle time as prismatic parts.
]] Intelligent localized machining and optimal A combination of its features full-depth step-down,
ordering eliminates almost all long positioning intelligent step-up, localized machining and smart
moves and retracts, producing the shortest times in positioning eliminates nearly all retracts, long posi-
the industry tioning and air cuttings. This enables iMachining 3D
to achieve the shortest cycle times in the industry for
]] A dynamically updated 3D stock model eliminates
roughing and semi-finish of molds, complex 3D parts
all air cuttings
and 3D prismatic parts.
]] Toolpath automatically adjusts to avoid contact
Combined with SolidCAM HSM Finish, iMachining 3D
between the holder and updated stock at every
provides a complete machining solution for 3D parts.
stage

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iMachining 3D for Prismatic Parts
“We have freed up a lot of production
iMachining 3D optimizes programming of pris-
capacity, have significantly increased our
matic parts with multiple pockets and islands. In
a single operation you define the solid models of productivity, and reduced tool costs by more
stock and part without the need of defining geom-
than half. The investment has more than paid
etry chains. iMachining 3D then automatically calcu-
lates the optimal tool path – drastically reducing for itself. For us, SolidCAM with iMachining is
programming times.
definitely a quantum leap.“
M. Torghele, Liebherr Werk Nenzing, Austria

“We use iMachining with nearly all our

products – from 2.5D-, 3D- up to 5- Axis
Machining. From today‘s point of view, it is
a no-go to work without it.“
A. Winkler, Zrinski AG, Germany

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 2.5D Milling
The Most Powerful & Easiest
Way to create 2.5D CNC Milling
Toolpaths: Full Interactive
Control + Feature Recognition!

Interactive 2.5D Mill Operations

Besides the standard 2.5D milling profiling, pocketing
and drilling operations, SolidCAM offers:
]] Chain modification options (offsetting, trimming,
extending etc.), enabling changes to geometry
without changing the CAD model
]] Automatic rest material machining to cut the
material remaining after using larger tools
]] Chamfer machining using the same geometry
defined in Profile and Pocket operations
The most straightforward, easy-to-use interface, seam-
]] Thread Milling operation for machining of standard
lessly integrated in SOLIDWORKS, combined with the
internal and external threads
latest toolpath technology, provides the fastest, most
powerful and easiest to create 2.5D CNC Milling tool- ]] Variable levels of pockets and profiles in one
paths. single job
Easily work on parts, assemblies, and sketch geom- ]] Engraving of text on flat and wrapped faces and
etry to define your CNC machining operations. Quickly middle line engraving of a multi-line text
place fixtures and components for full visualization.
]] Contour 3D operation drives the tool along a 3D
curve, cutting the model at different depths
]] Machining of geometry wrapped around rotation
axes, by transforming linear movement to rotary
Best of Both Worlds: Complete movement

Interactive Control + Feature

Recognition
SolidCAM provides both interactive and automated
2.5D milling operations on SOLIDWORKS models.
Designed for both the novice and advanced user,
SolidCAM offers the best of both worlds, with your
choice of fully controlled selection of geometry, param-
eters and CNC programming strategies or Automated
Pocket and Drill Recognition and machining.

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]] Special operation for machining of the side slots Pocket Recognition
with undercut by a T-slot tool.
Takes SolidCAM‘s powerful pocketing operation to the
next level, by automatically identifying all pockets on
the CAD model. All strategies and options of the stan-
dard Pocket operation are available, combined with
variable levels and depths recognized from the model
faces.

Drill Recognition Cycle Toolbox

Automatic recognition and grouping of holes from the A very useful and convenient Cycle Toolbox provides
solid model with option to modify resulting geometry. A additional specialized sub-operations for slots, corners,
single Drill Recognition operation can machine groups bosses, ruled surface, etc.
of holes on varying levels and depths.

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 Automatic Feature
Recognition & Machining
Pockets, Chamfers and Drills – SolidCAM AFRM almost
automatically generates ready-to-run CNC-Programs
for all 2.5D Operations!

Advanced Pocket Recognition

SolidCAM AFRM sets the new standards. Instead of
machining each individual pocket in a separate oper-
ation, all pockets, no matter whether they are open,
closed, blind or through Pockets, are being identi-
fied with their corresponding depth and Z-level and
machined in one operation.
]] All strategies and options of the standard pocket
operation are available, combined with variable
upper levels and depths recognized from the
Chamfering and Deburring
model faces. User controls the choice of the Tool,
SolidCAM automatically recognizes all sharp edges
Technology and Cutting Strategy.
where a chamfer can be applied. The user only sets the
]] Automatic recognition and machining of fillets on depth of the chamfer, the cutting diameter of the tool
the Pocket floor. and a safety offset. SolidCAM’s chamfer recognition
automatically avoids vertical walls and machines as
]] Automatic rest material recognition on each
much as possible, while protecting the part from colli-
pocket.
sions with the shank.
]] The perfect tool for multi pocketed parts.

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Advanced Drill Recognition
SolidCAM automatically identifies all drills on the solid
model and generates the necessary CNC operations.
]] To select the drills to be machined, powerful filter
tools such as diameter, Z-level or drill depth are
available
]] Spot drills can be generated on all drill positions
where the depth relates to the diameter of the drill
tool being used

SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard

In SOLIDWORKS all major hole features and types can
be quickly configured using the Hole Wizard. SolidCAM
uses the data from hole features perfectly.
]] All parameters of the SOLIDWORKS hole features
Counterbore, Countersink, Hole, Straight Tap,
Tapered Tap and Legacy Hole are inserted and
mapped into SolidCAM Machining Processes.

]] From the geometry entities that are input from the

SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard, SolidCAM automatically
creates and uses geometries for profile & pocket
milling operations.

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 HSS
High Speed Surface Machining of Localized
Surfaces – Important Module for Every
Machine Shop!

SolidCAM HSS is a high speed surface machining

module for smooth and powerful machining of local-
ized surface areas in the part, including undercuts. It
provides easy selection of the surfaces to be machined,
with no need to define the boundaries. It supports both
standard and shaped tools.

Total Tool Control to Machine

Only the Areas You Choose
HSS is the CAM module that takes your 2.5D machining
way beyond profiles, pockets and faces, providing a 3D
machining capability by driving along specific surfaces on
prismatic and 3D parts.
The HSS toolpath is focused on single or multiple surfaces
and excels in creating a flowing toolpath on a group of
Powerful Surface Machining surfaces that make up a complex 3D shape, e.g. fillets.
Strategies for Smooth, Gouge- Experience total tool control to machine only areas you
Free & Optimal Toolpaths choose, without the need of constraint boundaries or
construction geometry.
The SolidCAM HSS Module provides numerous surface
machining strategies, that produce an efficient,
smooth, gouge-free and optimal toolpath to finish the
selected surfaces.
HSS provides special toolpath linking options, gener-
ating smooth and tangential lead-ins and lead-outs.
The linking moves between the toolpaths can be
controlled by the user to avoid holes and slots, without
the need to modify the model’s surface. Retracts can be
performed to any major plane.

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Advanced Gouge Control for
Holder, Arbor and Tool
Complete Gouge Control is available for Holder, Arbor
and Tool. Adjoining Check Surfaces that are to be
avoided can be selected. Several retract strategies are
available, under full user control.

Important Module for Every

Machine Shop
The advantages of the SolidCAM HSS module trans-
late to significantly increased surface quality. The HSS
module is an important and valuable add-on for every
machine shop for the machining of all types of parts.

Advanced Linking
Total freedom to control tool entry and tool exit motion,
to remove the need for surface modifications. Tool-
paths can be extended or trimmed, gaps and holes can
be jumped and you can choose from multiple lead-in/
lead-out options.

Handling Undercut in HSS

Use Tapered, Lollipop, or T-Slot tools for undercuts or
difficult to cut geometry.

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 Indexial 5-Axis Milling
Powerful SolidCAM Indexial, Multi-Sided
Machining – Easiest Coordinate System
Definition!

A common scene in any machine shop today is that 4- Experience single machine home position, with
and 5-axis CNC machines are increasing production, One-click orientations for indexed setups – SolidCAM
providing faster cycle times. speeds up multi-sided machining by eliminating
multiple coordinate system constructions. Define a
SolidCAM provides an effective and easy way to
Coordinate System on the fly, by just picking a face, and
program on multiple sides of a part. SolidCAM is excep-
continue programming your part.
tionally strong in indexial 4/5-axis machining.
]] SolidCAM’s “select a face and machine” is the
Easiest Coordinate System fastest approach to indexial programming
Definition for Indexial 5-Axes! ]] Our coordinate system manager keeps track of all
necessary data for each tool orientation
Tired of dealing with construction views, copying
]] SolidVerify simulation shows tool holders and
models, and rotating them in space for new align-
fixtures, together with material removal for all
ments? Do you still copy and transform geometry to
machining operations
separate layers for indexial programming?

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 advanced plane rotation or coordinate rotation func-
tions, SolidCAM’s post processors are built to use these
internal CNC functions. If you have a machine without
such functions, users can input the part location inside
SolidCAM and the G-code will handle all of the transfor-
mations for each rotation.

Efficient, Edit-Free G-Code for

Multi-Axis Machines
SolidCAM offers multiple options to get efficient G-code
for multi-axis machines.
SolidCAM‘s post processor can be set up to handle all
rotations and work offset shifting, to eliminate the need Our philosophy to indexial milling is simple: from soft-
for setting up multiple work offsets at the machine. ware to G-code – make the process for indexial milling
Whether your controller can calculate part rotations the same as for single-sided milling. No need for any
internally or it needs the post processor to handle rota- special functions or tricks inside the software to
tions, SolidCAM has this covered.For controllers with machine multi-sided parts – it should just work!

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 HSR & HSM – 3D High
Speed Machining
Efficient Roughing and the Finest Finish
Toolpaths available for 3D Machining!

HSR – High Speed Roughing

SolidCAM HSR provides powerful high-speed roughing
strategies including contour, hatch, hybrid rib-roughing
and rest roughing.

Experience 3D machining taken to an entirely new

level of smoothness, efficiency and smart machining,
with the finest toolpaths available anywhere for
complex 3D parts, aerospace parts, molds, tools
and dies.
SolidCAM High-Speed Machining offers unique
machining and linking strategies for generating 3D high-
speed toolpaths. It smooths the paths of both cutting
HSM – High Speed Finishing
moves and retracts, wherever possible, to maintain a
With SolidCAM’s HSM module, retracts to high Z
continuous machine tool motion – an essential require-
levels are kept to a minimum. Angled where possible
ment for maintaining higher feed rates and eliminating
and smoothed by arcs, retracts do not go any higher
dwelling.
than necessary, minimizing air cutting and reducing
machining time.
The result of HSM is an efficient and smooth toolpath
that translates to increased surface quality, less wear
on your tools and a longer life for your machine tools.
With demands for ever-shorter lead and production
times, lower costs and improved quality, High Speed
Machining is a must in today‘s machine shops.

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 HSM – 3D Machining to the
Highest Level
SolidCAM HSM module is a powerful solution for all
users who demand advanced High-Speed Machining
capabilities. It can also be used to improve the produc-
tivity of older CNC’s with reduced air cutting and
smoothing arcs that maintain continuous tool motion.
Let us show you how HSM takes 3D Machining perfor-
mance to the highest level – all with your current
The SolidCAM HSM module features several enhance-
machines.
ments to CAM technology that make high speed oper-
ations possible, e.g. avoiding sharp angles in the tool
path and generating smooth and tangential lead in/out.
The tool stays in contact with the material as much as
possible and non-machining moves are being reduced.
The working area of any HSM 3D job can be precisely
controlled. To achieve this, a extensive set options
is available, including silhouette boundaries, cutter
contact area boundaries, shallow area boundaries,
rest area boundaries, user defined boundaries or by
entering limits for surface slope angles.
In addition, HSR/HSM toolpath can be edited after tool-
path creation. Working areas, Z-level limits or a combi-
nation of both can be used to control cutting moves or
to exclude specific areas from machining.

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 Simultaneous
5-Axis Milling
Advanced Simultaneous 5-Axis Toolpaths
with a Very Friendly User-Interface

]] Realistic full 3D machine simulation with

comprehensive collision and axis limits checking

Benefit from the most tested and most proven 5-Axis

machining tool paths in the industry with a user-
friendly interface, collision checking and the most
advanced control over all aspects of tool path:
]] Wide variety of Simultaneous 5x cutting
Flexibility and Control
strategies
Each 5-Axis machining strategy provides sophisticated
]] Flow line cutting produces a toolpath that follows options for approach/link control and tool axis control.
the natural shape of the component
Link and approach moves are fully gouge protected
]] Multi-surface finish machining keeps the tool and different strategies may be used depending on
normal to the surface (or with specified lead and the distance of the link move. SolidCAM also provides
lag) to provide a smooth surface finish options for control over lead/lag and side tilt angles to
give complete control over the final toolpath.
]] Advanced tool tilting control and direct control on
side tilting and lead/lag angles
]] Automatic collision avoidance strategies that check
each part of both the tool and holder
Collision Avoidance for
]] Multi-axis rest roughing efficiently removes the
remaining material of the larger cutter diameter
Tool and Holder
used previously
Collision avoidance is supported for both the tool and
holder, and a range of strategies is offered for avoiding
collisions. The Machine Simulation provides complete
visualization of the gouge checking.

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 Contour 5-Axis
SWARF Machining Machining
With SWARF machining, the tool The Contour 5-axis machining
is being tilted over to cut with strategy tilts the tool along a
its lateral surface. SWARF cutting utilizes the complete chained 3D profile drive curve, while aligning the tool
cutting length of the tool, resulting in better surface axis according to defined tilt lines, making it ideal for
quality and shorter machining time. generating 5-axis toolpath for deburring and trimming.

Multi-Blade
Machining Multi-Axis
Drilling
The Multi-blade machining operation easily handles
impellers and bladed disks, with multiple strategies to The Multi-Axis Drilling oper-
efficiently rough and finish each part of these complex ation uses SolidCAM’s auto-
shapes, which are being used in many industries. matic hole recognition and then performs drilling,
tapping or boring cycles, at any hole direction easily
and quickly. All the advanced linking, tilting and colli-
Port Machining sion avoidance strategies are available in this opera-
tion.
With this 5X-job you can
machine intake and exhaust
ducts as well as inlets or outlets of pumps etc. in castings Convert HSM to
or steel blocks with tapered lollopop tools. Roughing and
finishing operations can be quickly and easily defined
Sim 5-Axis
and reliably simulated with complete collision control of
The Convert HSM to Sim 5-Axis
the entire tool and holder.
milling operation converts
HSM 3D toolpaths to full 5-Axis
Screw Machining collision-protected toolpaths.
This will maintain optimum contact point between the
tool and the part and enables the use of shorter tools
This job generates 4-Axis rotary
for more stability and rigidity.
roughing and finishing tool path
for screws using bull nose, ball
nose or flat end mills.

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 Turning
SolidCAM Module for Fast and
Efficient Turning

]] SolidCAM provides a comprehensive turning The new interactive Machine preview in SolidCAM
package with powerful toolpaths and techniques shows a STL-model of the machine with full axis kine-
for fast and efficient turning. matics as well as the home positions of all components.
Tools, fixtures and machine control operations (MCOs)
]] SolidCAM produces advanced rough and finish
are displayed in real time – facilitating CAM program-
profile turning, together with support for facing,
ming and collision control without any extra software
grooving, threading and drilling.
tools.
]] SolidCAM turning supports the widest range of
A new tool wizard helps you to set-up or add new tools
machine tools, including 2-Axis lathes, multi-
on the turret quickly and easily. In addition to the real-
channel configurations, sub-spindle turning centers
istic display of all tools on the turret, the SolidCAM
and even the most complicated Mill-Turn machines.
turning module employs advanced collision checking
]] Turning geometries and profile can be generated for all tools with any machine elements.
very quickly, easily adopted or modified for
production.

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Advanced Turning Operations MCO (Machine Control Operation)
]] Balanced Roughing: two tools working MCO (Machine Control Operation) enables the user to
simultaneously or in trailing mode, to perform insert various control operations while manufacturing a
roughing turning of long and large parts. part. These operations control the CNC-Machine and acti-
vate different options and devices such as the opening or
]] Angled Grooving: performs internal or external
closing of fixtures, activating coolants, rotating the part or
inclined grooves, at any defined angle.
moving the part from one table to another.
]] Manual Turning: performs turning according to
user-defined geometry, regardless of stock and
target model.
]] 4th Axis Simultaneous Turning: performs machining
of curved profile using the B-axis tilting capabilities
of the tool, in order to machine undercut areas in a
single machining step.
]] Multi-turret Synchronization: provides powerful
tools to synchronize your Multiple Turret machines.
A machining time line, with all operations and
simple commands, enables you to align operations
that will be synchronized. Afterwards, you can
see the result of synchronization in the Machine
Simulation. Updated Stock
SolidCAM has the ability to keep the stock updated live
within the operations tree. Updated stock is supported
from the most basic 2-Axis Turning Center, right through
to a CYB Multi-turret, Sub-spindle Mill-Turn CNC-Machine.

On a Sub-spindle Turning Center, when a compo-

nent is transferred from the main to the sub-spindle,
the Updated stock model is transferred with it. Any
subsequent machining on the sub-spindle will detect
the stock in the state that it left the main spindle, ulti-
mately providing the most efficient machining sequence
possible.

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 Advanced Mill-Turn
Easy Programming for Complex Multiple
Turret and Multiple Spindle CNC Machines

]] SolidCAM goes beyond just programming these

complex machines with intelligent management of
rest material between all operations, both Milling
and Turning, for the most efficient tool paths and
reduced cycle times to ensure the highest possible
productivity ever imagined.
]] Additions to Tool library made easy: the interactive
Tool-mounting assistant for the creation of new
tools shows all other tools on the turret, the
preview of the machine, the position of the axes
and their precise direction of rotation.
The fastest growing and most demanding class of
CNC-Machines on the market today are multi-task
machines that combine several capabilities into one
machine.
SolidCAM has the advanced technology to support the
programming of all the latest multi-function CNC-Ma-
chines, providing powerful tools that are easy to learn
and use, offering ultimate flexibility and configurability.
]] Use of tail stocks, steady rest, sub-spindles, rotary
and linear turrets are regular features on today’s
Mill-Turn machine tools, and in this collision risky
environment, the programming of these machines
is made simple and safe with SolidCAM Turning and
Milling in a single environment. Optimized Channel
]] Support for multiple turret and multiple spindle Configuration
programming with Multi-turret Synchronization
and full Machine Simulation. Machining jobs of the NC channels can be re-sorted
without any issues. This allows synchronization
]] All Turning and Milling operations, including the
between the beginning and the end of the entire
unique, revolutionary iMachining, are available
process. The machining of several workpieces on
for the programming of Mill-Turn Machines, and
different spindles can be displayed simultaneously. All
all ancillary devices can also be defined and
machine axis and gears are constantly monitored and
considered during simulation and gouge checking.
any issues are highlighted in quick infos.

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Machine ID iMachining in
The VMID (Virtual Machine
Mill-Turn
ID) defines the CNC-Machine
Using iMachining 2D and
components and machine
3D in mill-turn parts saves
kinematics, enabling users
you programming time and
to set up and support the most complicated
reduces cycle times. Additionally, iMachining has the
Mill-Turn Machines easily and effectively.
very important advantage of exerting smaller cutting
forces, eliminating vibrations and excessive tool wear,
even in situations of non-rigid workpiece holding.

Mill-Turn Machine Simulation

Mill-Turn machine simulation in SolidCAM offers a full
kinematic simulation package, supporting simulation
of all turning and milling operations and of all CNC
machine components and devices. The simulator offers
full collision detection between machine components,
Transfer between Spindles workpiece, fixtures and tool holders.
All the cycles and movements are supported along with
Control the transfer of parts between the main and
the full graphics of the machine components and auxil-
sub-spindle, using Machine Control Operations. Ready
iary devices such as tail stock and steady rest, providing
made MCOs provide the best solution for this process.
safety as the part is fully tested before reaching the
actual machine tool.

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 Solid Probe
Integrated CAM Module for
Probing, Home Definition,
Measuring and On-Machine
Verification

Probing & Measuring Made Easy

SolidCAM is bringing you Solid Probe, a new SolidCAM
module that provides capabilities for Home defini-
tion and On-Machine Verification, using probes on the
CNC machine, to do setup and control the quality of
machined parts.
Full visualization of all the probe movements, provided
by SolidCAM Machine Simulation, enables you to avoid Solid Probe is a Must Module for
any potential damage to the Probe tool.
Every Machinist using Probes:
]] Easy Home definition
]] On-Machine Verification
]] Tool Presetter support
]] Easy geometry selection on solid model
]] Supports a wide range of probe cycles
]] Visualization of all the Probe tool movements
]] Support of different Probe controllers

Combined Probe and

Machining Operations
Machining operations and Probe operations are inter-
mixed in the SolidCAM CAM manager and can use the
same geometries on the solid CAD model. When the
solid model is changed, both the machining and probe
operations can be automatically synchronized to the
change.

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Home Definition On-Machine Verification
Solid Probe provides an easy solution for home setting, Solid Probe cycles are used for measuring machined
using 16 different cycles, to easily define home posi- surfaces, without transferring the part to a CMM
tions, replacing manual setup procedures. machine – the part can be inspected on the machine
tool itself.

Tool Presetter Support Preview of Cycle Movements

Solid Probe includes Tool Presetter support to check Solid Probe uses the same geometry as the 2.5D milling
your milling and turning tools between Machining operations. Full control over tolerances, different
operations and tool change events. It also provides sorting options and direct preview of cycle movements
tool breakage detection to ensure continuous and safe are provided.
machining.

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 About SolidCAM

Our Advantages
SolidCAM – The Leaders in ]] Providing a powerful, easy-to-use, complete,
Integrated CAM integrated CAD/CAM solution that supports the
complete range of major manufacturing applications
including iMachining 2D, iMachining 3D, 2.5D Milling,
Founded 1984, SolidCAM has over 30 years of expertise
High Speed Surface Milling, 3D Milling/High-Speed
in CAM development and applications.
Machining, Multi-Sided Indexial 4/5-Axes Milling,
The integration strategy of SolidCAM in the major 3D Simultaneous 5-Axes Milling, Turning, Advanced Mill-
mainstream CAD systems, SOLIDWORKS and Inventor, Turn and Solid Probe.
has created major growth and established SolidCAM as
]] SolidCAM‘s unique, revolutionary iMachining
the leaders in Integrated CAM.
technology saves 70% in CNC machining time & more
SolidCAM has the Certified Gold-Product and extends tool life dramatically.
status from SOLIDWORKS since 2003
and provides seamless, single-window
]] The iMachining
integration and full associativity to the
Technology Wizard
SOLIDWORKS design model.
provides a reliable
InventorCAM has the Autodesk Certified Product status partner in automatically
and provides seamless, single-window integration and determining speeds
full associativity to the Inventor design model. and feeds and other
machining parameters.

]] iMachining provides
unbelievable savings and increased efficiency in your
milling CNC operations, translating into profits and
success. All SolidCAM customers worldwide, who
bought iMachining, are enjoying immense savings!

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 SolidCAM Professor
Our Sales & Support Network Our SolidCAM professor videos provide hundreds of
easy to follow, tightly focused on a specific function,
Along with our worldwide direct sales and support tutorial videos available 24 hours a day, 365 days a
teams from our many international SolidCAM offices, year, right on our website.
SolidCAM has a worldwide CAM distributor network in
www.solidcam.com/professor
50 countries, providing the best technical support and
post-processor customization.

SolidCAM University Regularly

Our Customers Webinars
SolidCAM’s large user base, with more than 20,000 SolidCAM University runs regularly webinars for our
seats, includes customers in the mechanical manu- partners, customers and potential customers. We invite
facturing, electronics, medical, consumer products, you to join one of our upcoming SolidCAM webinars.
machine design, automotive and aerospace industries, During our webinar demonstration you can interact
and in mold, tool & die and rapid prototyping shops. directly with the presenter and have your questions
answered.
SolidCAM customers include small Job Shops, medi-
um-size Engineering and Manufacturing companies, www.solidcam.com/cam-webinars
large Aerospace and Automotive companies and tech-
nical education institutions.

SolidCAM on Facebook SolidCAM on YouTube

Join our Facebook page for daily posts in your News See powerful cutting videos of SolidCAM & iMachining
Feed about SolidCAM News, iMachining Success on our SolidCAM iMachining YouTube channel.
Stories, SolidCAM Professor Recordings, Upcoming
www.youtube.com/SolidCAMiMachining
Webinars, Events and Product releases.
www.facebook.com/SolidCAM

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SolidCAM Technology
Center Schramberg

SolidCAM CNC
Technology Centers
The Perfect Place to Demonstrate the Power of
SolidCAM Software with Live Cutting

SolidCAM GmbH Technology

Center in Germany
Our major technology center is located at the SolidCAM
GmbH office in Schramberg, Germany.
All Milling, Turning and Mill-Turn technologies are thor-
oughly checked and demonstrated on our latest CNC
machines: TC Rosenheim

]] Hermle C30 5-Axis CNC Machine

]] DMG NTX 1000 Mill-Turn Machine with Upper B-Axis,
Lower Turret and Sub-Spindle

All of our leading technologies, including the revolu-

tionary iMachining, Simultaneous 5-Axis and advanced
Mill-Turn, are tested in practical settings.
Customers and resellers, as well as participants of our
training and education, benefit greatly from this prac-
tical experience. TC Suhl

Faster from the CAD model to the finished workpiece

We live this motto in our technology centers – day after day

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SolidCAM USA Technology
Center
The USA Technology Center is located at our SolidCAM
Inc. offices in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
A HURCO VM10i CNC Machine is used to demonstrate
the power of our Milling modules, enabling us to
show customers all of the benefits of revolutionary
iMachining, HSS, HSM, and more, in a shop floor style
environment.
A classroom setting for our customers is located right
next to the machine for practical training.

Perfect Testing for Our Latest

Technologies
Our latest technologies are tested and proven out
in-house at our worldwide technology centers.
Customers benefit from practical CNC training along
with software training.

Join Our LIVE Cutting Webinars

from our Technology Centers
Attend our Live-Cutting webinar events to see live the
power of iMachining 2D & 3D and our advanced Mill-
Turn. Visit our website to register for these webinars.

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