SOLIDWORKS CAM and CAMWorks Tutorial - An Introduction to Generating CNC Code within SOLIDWORKS

In this video, we take a look at the step by step process to generate your first CNC code using SOLIDWORKS CAM or CAMWorks. We cover the basic layout of the user interface, setting up the machine, stock, and coordinate system, generating setups, features, and operations automatically using Automatic Feature Recognition and the built in strategies, creating features and operations manually using Interactive Feature Recognition, running toolpath simulations, making adjustments to operation parameters, and post processing the g-code. This is intended as a primer for beginners before taking one of our instructor led courses.

[CNCPRINTBLOGSPOT]

Nice tutorial thx, i have something to add: The tutorial Example Files is now available under: 20XX\CAM Examples\tutorial_parts
and the pdf Manuals are available under: C:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS Corp\SOLIDWORKS CAM\lang\German\Manuals
Thanks

[slycooper]

Wow, better than their courses!
This tutorial helped a lot! thank you so much!!

[jeanniellewellyn]

I have a 3D contour surface that's not a pocket, and some filleted edges, but I can't seem to get SWksCAM to recognize the surface and it would do a pocket of the internal small holes, but not the profile of the shape. I then tried encompassing the whole relief into a circle to be cut out. It pocketed the internal circle, but also cut through ALL of the relief surface (obviously didn't recognize that 3D aspect). Help!?

[mike_jay]

Hi, thx for a great video. I’m a bit confused. When it comes to actually milling the part where would the origin be when milling the bottom feature. Ie once top milled and removed from vice what position would the part need to be put in to orient it correctly. I though there was a way to visualise a vice in solid works. Sorry for daft questions just trying to learn.

[zawilious]

where to set the place where the operator can change the tool ?
and how to specify when to turn ON and OFF the spindle ?

[nwlkasa]

Solidworks software doesn't have g-code generator? do i have to install another g-code generator? I finished modeling using solidworks 2018, but can't generate g-code and don't know how to do it. I don't use 3d printer, I use cnc lathe, turnmill and mct. I want g code for these purposes.

[veste]

I wolud like to know whether solidworks cam can be used as a post processor such as gbrl candle or usg to connect a laptot to a cnc machine and run its controller. At the moment I bought a Sainsmart genmitsu 4030 proven that came with gbrl as defaulted cnc platform and had to learn carveco to translate my dfx files into toolpaths or g codes. I have learnt solidworks last year and was hoping to find a way to use it for cnc machining.

[sharkbite]

This is an awesome tutorial! However, is there a way to globally set a spindle rpm? My mill does not have spindle feedback control and can only be set fixed. It's a minor annoyance to have to "lock spindle speed" for each operation.

[RANJODHSINGHFLICKS]

Hello sir, I have question regarding tap cycle, I tried tap M12 X 1.75 on milling machine. But when I generate g codes for the same, the tap goes all the way down of the hole like upto 30mm. But I want the code for peck tapping means small interval at a time but there is no option available inside camworks . Can you please help me out.

[robertgreer]

Is this part available for download somewhere?

[chappyaugusto]

My coment is related that the hole set up process was too long, Would you do it short as possible ....

[dpanayotv]

Could you please add the link, which you mentioned about 2.5 axis features on 21min? Thanks in advance :)

[reza]

why my add ins don't have camworks? please help

[chappyaugusto]

the tutorial is good but to long and complicated, shortened whit the essential could be a good Idea.

[tokarrnovikov]

Hello! Please help with advice. How in camworks to pull a workpiece from a sketch. Maybe there is a link to the video? Thank you in advance.