

CAMworks also uses patented automated feature recognition, and treats imported CAD models like native SolidEdge files - Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/E, NX, CADKEY, and Rhino plus the usual industry standard formats. Update the CAD model and the CAM toolpaths updates. Switching back and forth between CAM and CAD modes is a single click. In brief: All CAM data is stored in the drawing file, nothing external. I wanted to learn more about the CAM, and so right on schedule is an hour-long session introducing it this morning.ĬAMWorks is by Geometric Software Solutions (4,600 employees headquartered in India), and is the first CAM system integrated into Solid Edge. Last night we had dinner at the Aquarium, though fish was not served.Īnyhow, the two biggies among the 1300 new features in Solid Edge ST 6 are surfacing and the built-in CAM system. Bleary-eyed not because of partying, but due to the 3-hour time zone difference. OK, so here we are bleary-eyed at the start of day 2 of Solid Edge U not in Cincinnati and not in Ohio.
