Camworks Multi Axis Machining: For Machining Complex Shapes

CAMWorks Multi Axis Machining
For Machining Complex Shapes

 CAMWorks Multi Axis Machining gives shops and updates the toolpaths and CAM data to design  Higher Quality Parts that previously required multiple
manufacturing facilities the ability to take full changes made to the model. setups can be machined in a single setup with
advantage of 4/5-axis machines that provide greater simultaneous control of the rotary axis. In addition to
 Seamless integration inside of SolidWorks means that
productivity, equipment flexibility, and higher saving time, a single setup improves the quality and
the design model and CAM model are one in the same
quality. CAMWorks Multi-axis Machining creates accuracy of the parts, and eliminates mistakes might
and a similar interface with the same intuitive menus,
toolpaths across complex shapes that would require result during multiple setups.
toolbars and view manipulation, allows users to
multiple setups on 3-axis machines to be machined
quickly master the software.  Advanced Roughing options include multiple cuts
in a single setup, including automotive port finishing,
Reduce Cycle Time Shorter cutting tools can be used normal to the surface, multiple cut depths along the
impellers, turbine blades, cutting tools, parts 
since the tool can be tilted to adjust the angle between tool axis and full 5-axis plunge roughing.
requiring trimming/deflashing, undercut machining
and much more. the cutter and the part. The increased rigidity of  Collision detection looks at each toolpath and the
shorter tools allows you to take advantage of the surfaces to decide if the tool tip, tool shaft or holder is
high-speed options to machine at higher speeds with colliding. The check is done at each calculated tool
no loss in accuracy.
 Improve Surface Finish

Generating 5-axis swarf
toolpaths instead of
traditional 3-axis toolpaths
can result in fewer cut
passes and improved
surface finish.
 Extend Tool Life By

optimizing the angle
 Knowledge-based machining allows you to capture between the tool and the
and reuse your programmers’ and machinists’ best surface; it is possible to
practices using the Technology Database, reducing achieve a constant chip load
programming time by as much as 80% and provides a and a high feedrate at the
company owned database to store employee contact point. The result is
knowledge and skill. improved surface finish and
 Full Model to toolpath associativity automatically extended tool life.
CAMWorks Multi Axis Machining
position. Groups of surfaces can be defined, each with its own avoidance strategy.
 3 Axis Undercut Machining for complex parts using lollipop and keyway cutters.
 Impeller Blade Machining options provide more control for machining impellor
blades.
 Rest machining Options take advantage of existing stock geometry to minimize air
cuts during roughing operations.
 Numerous options provide simple and easy trimming of vacuum-formed or fiber

reinforced plastic parts.
 Machine Simulation* provides a realistic simulation of the complete machine tool,

enabling collision checking between the tool and the machine components.
 True G-Code Verification* validates the actual code before running it on the machine.
This simulation shows the toolpath based on the G code generated in CAMWorks and
the CAD model.
*These are optional products. See your CAMWorks reseller today for more information.
About Geometric CAMWorks

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productivity solutions that enhance design and improve manufacturing operations. The end-user products from Geometric include CAMWorks®, eDrawings® Publisher, email: inquiries@camworks.com
DFMPro, GeomCaliper®, 3DPaintBrush™, CAMWorksXpress® and Glovius®. The key technologies from Geometric are NestLib®, Feature Recognition (FR), GeomDiff and
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3DSearchIT®. Geometric licenses these technologies to OEM partners and also designs and implements customized process solutions using these technologies for industrial
customers.
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CAMWorks Multi Axis Machining

For Machining Complex Shapes

 Improve Surface Finish

 Extend Tool Life By

 Numerous options provide simple and easy trimming of vacuum-formed or fiber

 Machine Simulation* provides a realistic simulation of the complete machine tool,

About Geometric CAMWorks

09/2014 © Geometric Ltd.

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