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Automatic Feature Recognition Interactive Feature Recognition

CAMWorks is a feature-based CAM system.To make feature-based machining even more powerful, CAMWorks provides the ability to automatically recognize many prismatic features including tapers. Manufacturing View, a new generation of AFR, finds additional features types and allows non-hole features to be edited. Interactive Feature wizards are used for defining features that are not recognized automatically or features that need to be defined for your facility’s machining requirements. Similar 2½ Axis and Multi Surface features can be created quickly using the Copy command. Existing features can be modified easily.

Knowledge-Based Machining Assembly Mode for Milling Additional Features and Tools

The knowledge-based Technology Database (TechDB) is the intelligence behind the machining automation in CAMWorks. The TechDB is shipped with data that is generally applicable to most machining environments. You can modify the data to represent the processes for your recognizable machinable features including tools, standard feeds, speeds and cut depths that you use. CAMWorks will automatically use the processes that you have set up in the TechDB. The machining information in the database includes these categories: CAMWorks leverages the power and flexibility of SolidWorks Assembly mode to support NC programming of multiple parts for production machining and to more accurately represent the machining environment. Some of the key benefits include: CAMWorks provides numerous integrated features and visual tools to improve productivity including: Drag and drop to reorder operations. Graphical toolpath generation display. Mill and EDM stock shapes can be defined as a bounding box, extruded sketch, STL file or SolidWorks part document. Turning stock can be defined as a bounding box or revolved sketch. The entire machining environment can be modeled including clamps, fixtures, components, parts, stock. Multiple copies of a part can be positioned in the assembly document and machined with CAMWorks. Material removal simulation can reduce the need for dry runs at the machine tool. Option for sub-programs. The same part can be machined with multiple different machine tools. Machine - "Virtual" machines for all your CNC machines and the associated controller and tool crib. Step Thru Toolpath command to view toolpath movements. Multiple SolidWorks part configurations can be machined in one assembly document. Reorder Tool command assigns tool numbers sequentially based on user-defined settings. Tools - The tool library can contain all the tools in your facility. Split instances of same part to generate separate features and operations. Cutting Parameters – Data for calculating feed rates, spindle speed, stock materials, tool materials. Integrated post processor supports virtually any CNC machine tool. Universal Post Generator can be used to customize G-code output. Feature and Operations - Machining sequences and operations for each combination of feature type, end condition and size. API's to customize CAMWorks.

System Requirements

Platform: Intel Pentium / AMD Athlon

Machining Operations

After defining machinable features, it is time to take advantage of CAMWorks machining automation to generate operations to machine the features. Operations include roughing, finishing, drilling, etc. The TechDB associates operation parameters to the machinable features. When you generate operations, CAMWorks applies these settings automatically and the operations display in the tree.
RAM: 512MB (1GB recommended) 32-bit SolidWorks 2007 or 2008, or CAMWorks Solids 2007 or 2008 32-bit or 64-bit Windows® XP Professional Microsoft Access 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007 Operation parameters can be modified before or after generating toolpaths.

Machining Modules

CAMWorks modules are available in a variety of bundles or combinations. 2½ Axis, 3 Axis, 3 Axis with undercut, 4 Axis and 5 Axis Simultaneous Milling 2 and 4 Axis Turning
Geometric Technologies, Inc. Rotary Milling
Formerly TekSoft, Inc. 2 and 4 Axis Wire EDM
Scottsdale, AZ USA 85260 www.camworks.com Add-ons: CAMWorks Solids (integrated solid modeler), Machine Simulator, CAMWorks Utilities, SolidProfessor Training CD - SolidWorks Core Concepts & CAMWorks Mill Fundamentals