Solidworks compatible Cam ware
Solidworks compatible Cam ware
(OP)
I really need to find the best cam ware that will support Solidworks. Either directly as a built in or be able to import iges created from SolidWorks correctly.
It's extremely important that I am able to import points and curves from solid works, along with the surfs 'course.
If someone has found that cam ware, perhaps you could mention how you were able to get points and curves exported with the iges file from solidworks? (ie. do they have to be specific types of entities, any relational no-no's?)
I've tried multiple forums to no avail so far.
Thanks All! :)
It's extremely important that I am able to import points and curves from solid works, along with the surfs 'course.
If someone has found that cam ware, perhaps you could mention how you were able to get points and curves exported with the iges file from solidworks? (ie. do they have to be specific types of entities, any relational no-no's?)
I've tried multiple forums to no avail so far.
Thanks All! :)






RE: Solidworks compatible Cam ware
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Solidworks compatible Cam ware
SolidCam will, however, their software introduces a hell of a lot of air cutting due to the fact that the tool always raises up to safe Z between each and every pick within a toolpath. And you can't ramp your z-plane toolpaths.
We cut to very fine tolerances involving thousands and thousands of picks/stepovers, and this would waste hours over course of a job.
My next option was to try out a certified partner, such as Mastercam.
Perhaps I can coax a Gold Partner to institute the changes I desire, and then wait for that particular release.
I'd like to hear from actual cam users please.
RE: Solidworks compatible Cam ware
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Solidworks compatible Cam ware
Saw your post under machining too.
Tom Stanley
RE: Solidworks compatible Cam ware
Can you tell me what version of Surfcam that you use? Also is your Surfcam a 4 axis version? Thanks
mncad
RE: Solidworks compatible Cam ware
RE: Solidworks compatible Cam ware
I want my cutter to follow the surface at a constant z height and the actual, real surface of the part varies up and down. Therefore I use the sketch lines from the Solidworks drawing to create an untrimmed surface that has an edge at a constant z height.
Tom Stanley
RE: Solidworks compatible Cam ware
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