Camworks in Solidworks

[CRPDGAZ]

Hi folks,

As a long time user of Solidworks, I am currently looking at putting 20 seats of Camworks in to help develop our department on CAM . Has anyone in the zone been using Camworks? and if so what are your views.

Any comments would be appreciated

GazT

[peter]

hi gazt
have used camworks within solidworks as a bolt on
used it in plastic injection moulding design and manufacture
all cores cavitys and electrode manufacture was done with camworks got good support from mcl who i believe do not sell
anymore,it uses feature reconition and lays out the toolpath
features ready to put toolpaths on all in all i found it good
if not pricey
I do the same now but i use onecnc which is not pricey with
same results if not better (this is a personal view)
hope this helps
best regards
peter

[CRPDGAZ]

Thanks Peter,

Where did you get the OneCNC from? - Where is your UK base?

GazT

[peter]

hi gazt
my base is in manchester
you can look at onecnc at
www.onecnc.com or
www.onecnc.co.uk
have a look you never know it might be what your looking for
its got some good stratagies
best regards
peter

[CRPDGAZ]

Thanks Peter - will do that

[peter]

let me know how you get on
regards
peter

[cadcam]

CRPDGAZ, I would take the time to do your home work on Camworks and ONECNC get a feeling for the strong points.

there are a few CAdcam softwares that work great side by side with SW2004.

I for one use mastercam with solid works and love takeing the direct files from SW. you can add a button in solid works that will take the modle afte construction right into mastercam to cut from.

My point is just look around and find what works best for what your company needs.

[CRPDGAZ]

Thanks Mate,

I'll have a scout around and see what else is available. I have been looking at Camworks as the students I teach cannot get there head round EdgeCAM and want something that works with SW2003/4.

I am doing some trials this week and should be able to make a decision before Christmas.

Regards

GazT