CAMWORKS

CAMWorks is the full, scalable platform, extending beyond SOLIDWORKS CAM capabilities by adding advanced 3-, 4-, and 5-axis, mill-turn, wire EDM, and rotary capabilities, for complex manufacturing needs.

If you are on a current SOLIDWORKS subscription, any version of SOLIDWORKS 2018 or later is compatible with CAMWorks.

CAMWorks is a SOLIDWORKS add-in. It is installed and operated inside the SOLIDWORKS interface.

You can program any file type that you can open in SOLIDWORKS as solid bodies or surfaces. This includes native SOLIDWORKS files and imported geometry.

CAMWorks has an assembly mode for programming assemblies. Of course, CAMWorks also supports programming for single-part files. Additionally, by programming with assembly mode, CAMWorks ensures that any changes you make to the assembly automatically propagate to the CAM setup to maintain consistency and reduce reprogramming.

CAMWorks fully supports feature-based machining, including automatic feature recognition (AFR).

CAMWorks can run high-speed machining toolpaths like VoluMill for advanced roughing and efficient material removal.

CAMWorks programs everything from standard mills and lathes to advanced 5-axis and mill-turn and wire EDM.

TBM reads part tolerances directly from the CAD model that contains MBD data, and automatically applies the correct machining strategies, tools, and step-overs, reducing manual input and human error.

Yes, TechDB is designed to store and automate your shop’s tooling and machining knowledge for consistent, error-reduced programming.

Yes, CAMWorks has tools to handle anything from 2.5-axis up to 5-axis milling. Depending on your needs, there is a CAMWorks package to help you program even the most complex surfaces.

Yes, CAMWorks includes simultaneous 5-axis machining for complex roughing, surfacing, contouring, drilling, and advanced multi-axis toolpaths.

Yes, CAMWorks includes machine simulation for verification and error prevention before production. However, CAMWorks also provides an add-on package for full G-code simulation.

Post processors are information translators, converting CAMWorks data into G-Code that your machine controller can read. While CAMWorks comes with many standard post processors, organizations often prefer a custom post for their setup, which can be purchased and supported through GoEngineer for your specialized needs.

GoEngineer builds and tunes custom CAMWorks post-processors to match your specific machines, controllers, and shop standards.

Basic System Processor: 3.3 GHz or faster, Intel® Core i5, i7 or equivalent AMD®
Operating System: Windows® 11 or Windows 10
Memory: 16GB or more is required
Hard Drive: Standard or Solid State Drive (SSD) > 250GB, keeping 10% drive capacity free space
Graphics Cards: NVIDIA® RTX2000 Ada Generation

Standalone licenses are locked to one machine, while network licenses float between multiple users on a shared server.

CAMWorks works with SOLIDWORKS PDM to manage CAD/CAM files, revisions, and toolpath data in a controlled vault environment. CAMWorks can work with other PDM-like systems, but integration depth depends on the platform and setup.

During installation, you can: use SQL Express (included/free).

Yes, GoEngineer provides instructor-led, online, on-site, and self-paced CAMWorks training, plus course completion certificates.

Legacy CAM data can be brought into CAMWorks for geometry reuse, but machining strategies usually need to be rebuilt using CAMWorks AFR and TechDB for full automation.

Yes, technical support for CAMWorks is included as part of the annual maintenance/subscription plan you purchase from your reseller.

In CAMWorks, associativity flows from part → feature → operation → setup, so when a SOLIDWORKS configuration changes, operations and setups automatically update or suppress based on the features present.