To determine the direction, look from the follower towards the center of cam rotation. Offset Left or Offset Right - Moves through a line that does not pass through the center of cam rotation.Translating - Moves along a line that passes through the center of cam rotation.Post-processing also sees a bunch of new functionality.Specifies the follower type. Toolpath generation now offers morphed spiral, rest machining for turning, semi-automatic chamfering and automatic holder detection for adaptive clearing.

HSMWorks 2016 updates include SOLIDWORKS 2016 support, user experience improvements and better defaults management. The latter includes functionality like swarf for machining using the side of the tool, multiaxis contour for machining along a contact curve and 3D toolpath tilting to reach deep cavity areas and small radii.

HSMWorks Premium 2016 builds off those features with simultaneous 5-axis machining capabilities. HSMWorks Professional 2016 supports 3+2 strategies for CNC (computer numerically controlled) milling machines as well as turning support for CNC lathes. There are features like stock, toolpath and milling machining simulation as well as the stuff you need for operations like drilling, counterboring and tapping operations. They have full associativity with SOLIDWORKS models, and they support multiprocessor and multicore computing environments. It's a real CAM application for 2.5-axis milling, making it a no-brainer to give it a shot.īoth HSMWorks solutions offer users of SOLIDWORKS a palette of integrated CAM tools that use familiar workflows, so you're up and running quickly. Although a teaser to get you interested in HSMWorks, HSMXpress is not a knuckleheaded demo unit. The HSMWorks family comes in Professional and Premium editions. Full-function, complimentary 2-5-axis CAM application available.Premium edition adds simultaneous 5-axis machining capabilities.Professional edition supports 3+2 strategies for CNC (computer numerically controlled) milling machines.

Toolpath generation now offers morphed spiral and rest machining for turning semi-automatic chamfering.

Improved user experience including silhouette sketch and advanced notes visualization.

Latest release of family of integrated CAM solutions for SOLIDWORKS.

At a Glance: HSMWorks for SOLIDWORKS 2016

Solidworks cam 2016