CAMWorks

CAMWorks builds upon the CAM capabilities in SOLIDWORKS CAM, which offers essential tools like SOLIDWORKS design associativity, standard 2.5 axis milling operations and basic turning for part and assembly files (depending on package level), and the automatic feature recognition (AFR) to automatically recognize machinable features on CAD models (such as holes and pockets).

CAMWorks will give you access to more advanced turning and milling (up to 5 axis, depending on package level), tools for lathing operations, sub-spindle programming, and much more.

You can’t go wrong with either of these CAM software. It depends on what you want to accomplish with your CAM and CNC machining. We can help you decide which one is best for you. Contact us.

One great benefit of our CAM solutions portfolio is the flexibility it offers programmers in selecting the right level for their machining needs.

Whether you’re just starting out with entry-level machining using SOLIDWORKS CAM or require more advanced capabilities like 3D to 5-axis machining with CAMWorks, we have the perfect solutions to match your requirements.

No, the hardware requirements are the same as those for SOLIDWORKS.

It depends. A post processor is needed because it translates the CAM data into NC code that your machine controller can read. CAMWorks comes with standard post processors,

We at Hawk Ridge Systems has free post processors available for download, and additional post processors can be purchased and supported through Hawk Ridge Systems.

If the file type can be brought into SOLIDWORKS as solid bodies or surfaces, it can be programmed with CAMWorks.

There are three ways to purchase CAMWorks licenses:

1. A hardware dongle, which is a USB device that plugs directly into a computer.
2. A standalone locked node, which is a single software type license that is linked to the MAC address of the client computer.
3. A floating network license, which is one or more seats of the software that is licensed to the MAC address of a server. The client computer checks out the license to use it and returns it when it is completed, enabling multiple computers to utilize the license (floating it back and forth).

Yes, CAMWorks is designed to be easy to learn and comes with self-paced tutorials. Hawk Ridge System offers additional training classes, webinars, and blogs for learning resources. We also offer SolidProfessor on-demand training content, so you can view training materials whenever and wherever it is convenient for you.