HCL Software's New CAM Works for 3D Experience Solidworks: Cloud-Based CNC Programming

Release of CAM software CAM Works 2025: Seamless integration with 3D Experience Solidworks

2025-02-21 Source: HCL Software 2 min Reading Time

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HCL Software introduces CAM Works for 3D Experience Solidworks, enhancing cloud-based collaboration and CNC programming flexibility. With Machine Aware Programming and expanded simulation capabilities, the latest release helps identify issues earlier in the process, improving productivity and part quality.

CAM Works for 3D Experience Solidworks is fully compatible with the CAM Works and Solidworks CAM data from the Solidworks desktop version.(Source: HCL Software) — CAM Works for 3D Experience Solidworks is fully compatible with the CAM Works and Solidworks CAM data from the Solidworks desktop version.
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HCL Software announces the release of CAM Works for 3D Experience Solidworks with the release of HCL CAM Works 2025. HCL CAM Works is now seamlessly integrated with 3D Experience Solidworks, facilitating the power of data management and cross-discipline collaboration in the cloud. Cloud-connected technologies allow companies to collaborate and combine expertise during new product development from several disciplines, including engineering, design, and manufacturing.

CAM Works for 3D Experience Solidworks is fully compatible with the CAM Works and Solidworks CAM data from the Solidworks desktop version, so companies have the flexibility to coordinate CNC part programming across multiple platforms and share data between the new CAM Works for 3D Experience Solidworks and the desktop versions of Solidworks CAM and CAM Works. HCL CAM Works 2025 also includes several additional enhancements. Machine Aware Programming has been extended to include machine components, collision detection, and an option to pause on collision.

Machine Aware Programming provides the ability for the computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmers to create a CNC setup and program a part on a digital twin of the CNC machine. By including a digital twin of the CNC machine in the process, CAM programmers are provided with instant graphic awareness of the machine’s table size, travel limits, rotational limits, and available tooling to ensure the viability of the planned machining process.

Typically, machine simulation has only been used after a program is complete, to verify the machining process and identify any collisions that might occur on the CNC machine. Now with Machine Aware Programming, the CNC machine becomes an interactive part of the CNC programming process. As a result, CNC programmers can identify potential issues earlier in the programming process, increasing productivity and improving part quality.

Other enhancements in HCL CAM Works 2025 include bar break chamfers, additional tool options for automatic deburring, and the ability to specify collets as a work holding device for turn and mill-turn machines, which are ideal for work holding of smaller diameter bar stock due to their high clamping force and accurate alignment.

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