What’s New in CAMWorks 2025: A Comprehensive Overview
What’s New in CAMWorks 2025: A Comprehensive Overview
The release of CAMWorks 2025 introduces several innovative features and enhancements designed to streamline manufacturing processes and improve productivity. With compatibility updates, advanced simulation capabilities, and improved toolpath management, this version offers significant improvements for CAMWorks users.
Enhanced Compatibility with SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE
CAMWorks 2025 has strengthened its integration with SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. It now runs seamlessly as a Partner Gold Add-in within SOLIDWORKS applications, enhancing data management and collaboration in cloud environments. This update ensures a more cohesive workflow for users leveraging SOLIDWORKS and CAMWorks together.
Advanced Simulation Tools
New simulation features provide users with greater control and precision:
- Reset All Machine Data: Users can now reset machine modifications to their original states with a single button.
- View Machine Components During Toolpath Simulation: Enhanced visualisation options allow users to display machine components during simulations, improving accuracy and setup insights.
- Collision Detection: New options for detecting collisions between tools and machine components ensure safer and more reliable operations.
Improved Machining Features
CAMWorks 2025 introduces several machining advancements:
- Chamfer Machining with New Tools: Support for Ball Nose, Hog Nose, and Lollipop tools in chamfer operations adds flexibility for contour milling.
- Automatic Feature Recognition for Turn Features: Users can now customise feature recognition settings for turn and mill-turn operations, streamlining workflows.
- Bar Break Chamfering: This new option eliminates burrs on cylindrical stock edges during turn toolpaths, preventing damage to guide bushings.
Tool Management and Setup Enhancements
- Collet Support: Users can now define and assign collets as work-holding devices for turn and mill-turn machines.
- Tool Orientation in Mill-Turn Tool Cribs: New settings allow users to specify tool orientation, ensuring the right tools are used for specific operations.
Sync Manager Upgrades
An expanded view in the Sync Manager enables better visualisation of synchronised operations, sorted by turret or spindle. This feature is especially useful for multi-spindle setups.
Why Upgrade to CAMWorks 2025?
With its focus on enhancing usability, improving machining precision, and integrating advanced simulation tools, CAMWorks 2025 is tailored for manufacturers looking to optimise their processes. These updates represent a significant step forward in leveraging technology to meet evolving industry demands.
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