- [Instructor] One of the exciting new developments
within SolidWorks is the integration of cam natively
inside the software.
This integrated cam tool allows users to create and modify
machining tool paths as part of a natural
SolidWorks workflow.
In addition, this means that the machining data is stored
directly within the SolidWorks part file.
Machining tool paths can instantly be updated
whenever the underlying part geometry has changed.
SolidWorks cam is available in two versions,
standard and professional.
The standard version comes with every SolidWorks
subscription license and includes the capability to
automatically generate numerical control code for
2 1/2 axis milling operations performed on a single part.
The professional version can be purchased separately.
It adds the ability to generate numerical
control code for three axis milling,
indexing control for fourth or fifth axis,
as well as control code for lave turning operations.
In addition to working on single parts,
the professional version can be used
with multi-part assemblies.
This series of videos, we'll cover the features found
in the standard version of SolidWorks cam.
Starting with a quick start walkthrough to familiarize you
with performing the basic operations required to generate
numerical control code from your part.