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Delcam for SolidWorks - Features and Benefits


Features:

  • Multi-threaded 3-axis toolpath operations
  • 2.5D toolpath creation
  • 3+2 toolpath creation
  • 5-axis simultaneous toolpath creation
  • Drilling
  • Turning
  • Turn/mill
  • Full machine simulation
  • Set Up Wizards
  • Customisable templates
  • Different styles of feature recognition, including:
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  Automatic Feature Recognition
  • Simply select the model
  • Delcam for SolidWorks finds all the features and applies toolpaths automatically

Interactive Feature Recognition

  • Users specify which feature types are to be recognised
  • Delcam for SolidWorks finds all the features of the specified type in a single step

SolidWorks Feature Recognition

  • Toolpaths can be generated directly from SolidWorks feature definitions
  • Features can be selected graphically or from the SolidWorks Feature Manager tree
 Features


Fully associative features can also be defined from selected edges or sketches in Delcam for SolidWorks.  This includes existing sketches or sketches created ‘on-the-fly’.

Benefits:

One-Window Solution
  • Works inside the SolidWorks assembly environment
  • Uses all SolidWorks viewing and modelling tools
  • All SolidWorks interface functionality is maintained, such as keyboard shortcuts, toolbars, shortcut menus, etc.

Fully Associative

  • Toolpaths update automatically for both 2.5D and 3D models if the model changes
  • CAM functions are contained in the asembly and do not alter the original SolidWorks part

Additional Benefits

  • Easy to learn
  • Quick automated programming
  • Confidence to run parts first time
  • Automated feature creation
  • Full control of all machining parameters, enabling users to edit operations as required
 Benefits:

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