Learning the Technology Database The intelligence behind CAMWorks machining automation is the Technology Database (TechDB). The Technology Database is shipped with data that is considered generally applicable to most machining environments. In order to gain full advantage of CAMWorks,you will want to modify this data and input additional knowledge that represents your expertise and your […]
CAMWorks Wire EDM Tutorial & POST PROCESSOR WRITER’S REFERENCE
Wire EDM 1 Steps to Generate EDM Toolpaths and NC Code The following steps are used to generate Wire EDM toolpaths and NC code: 1. Model the part or open the part file in SolidWorks/CAMWorks Solids. 2. Change to the CAMWorks Feature tree. 3. Define the Machine type and machine parameters. 4. Define the Stock […]
CAMWorks Turn[2axis/4axis] & Sub Spindle Operations & CAMWorks Sync ManagerTutorial
Turn 1 Steps to Generate Turn Toolpaths and NC Code The following steps are used to generate Turn toolpaths and NC code: 1. Model the part or open the part file in SolidWorks/CAMWorks Solids. 2. Click on the CAMWorks Feature tree. 3. Define the Machine and modify the post processor parameters. 4. Edit the Stock […]
CAMWorks Machine Simulation Tutorial
How to Build a New Machine for Machine Simulation Setting Up a New Machine for Machine Simulation Editing the XML File and the Commands Machine definition file: XML The XML file is the actual definition file. Within the XML all elements are listed up in kinematic tree structure. Note that the name of the xml […]
CAMWorks Mill[2Axis/3Aixs] & Multiaxis Tutorials
Axis Mill 1 What You’ll Learn Steps to Generate Mill Toolpaths and NC Code in Part Mode The following steps are used to generate Mill toolpaths and NC code: 1. Model the part or open the part file in SolidWorks/CAMWorks Solids. 2. Click on the CAMWorks Feature tree. 3. Define the Machine and modify the […]
CAMWorks Mill-Turn Tutorials
Learning Mill-Turn Basics This chapter provides an opportunity to learn CAMWorks Mill-Turn through a step by step hands-on tour of the features and functions. The exercises in this chapter are intended to show you how to use CAMWorks and may not correspond to actual machining practices. These exercises have been developed to provide supplemental information […]