10/11/2017 SolidCAM CAM Software: 2.
5D Milling
2.5D Milling
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2.5D Milling
Most Powerful & Easiest-to-Use CAM System for Creating
2.5D CNC Milling Tool Paths
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SolidCAM puts the most powerful 2.5D programming solution at your
ngertips, right inside your CAD system. SolidCAM looks, feels and
performs like your existing CAD system. In addition to its powerful 2.5D
milling Pro ling, Pocketing and Drilling operations, SolidCAM's 2.5D
module includes:
Simpli ed geometry selection using CAD sketches, auto-feature
recognition and advanced chaining functions (O setting, Trimming,
Extensions) enable changes in geometry without changingthe CAD
model
Working directly on parts, assemblies, and sketch geometry to de ne
your CNC machining operations
Rest material machining cuts the remaining material left after a
larger tool pass
Chamfering, using the same geometry de ned in Pro le or Pocket
operations
Thread Milling operation for machining of standard internal and
external threads.
Special operations for machining side slots with undercuts by a T-slot
tool
Engraving single line or True Type (double stroke) fonts on at and
wrapped faces using ll areas strategies (Hatch/Contour) and mid-line
engraving.
3D Contouring to drive the tool along a 3D curve, cutting the part at
di erent depths
Capability to machine geometry wrapped around a rotation axis by
transforming linear movement to rotary movement
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Ability to easily program in 2.5D with the assistance of
iMachining 2D
comprehensive, graphically intensive help functions
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Work Directly in Your CAD CAM Manager
iMachining 3D
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Milling - Entry Level
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2.5D Milling (/cam-
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Quickly and easily work on your CNC tool paths are stored as
AFRM - Feature
parts, assemblies
Recognition (/cam- and sketch Operations in the CAM Manager that
geometry to de ne your CNC
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machining operations, even place
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xtures and components for full tree. Suppress, cut, copy, paste,
simulation. simulate, create G-Code and reorder
High Speed Surfacing
at anyletime directly from the CAM
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Indexial Multiaxis
Machining (/cam-
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Simultaneous 5x
Milling (/cam-
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Mold Machining
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Turning (/cam-
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Wire-EDM Module
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Solid Probe (/cam-
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2.5D Milling Standard Operations
2.5D Parts for Download
Automatic Geometry O setting to Maintain Tolerances
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SolidCAM's 2.5D allows users to add o sets to Pocket & Slot geometry to
maintain tolerances, without de ning new geometry.
Geometry: Automatic Curve Propagation Selected by
Tangency & Delta Z
Creating chain geometries is incredibly powerful with SolidCAM's new Curve
Propagation option enabling users to use a combination of Tangent and
Delta Z selection functions to create Multi-level Chains.
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AFRM - Automatic Feature Recognition & Machining
SolidCAMs Automatic Feature Recognition and Machining (AFRM)
automatically de nes & machines the following:
Pocket Recognition & Machining
Chamfer Recognition & Machining
Drill Recognition
Hole Recognition & Machining
SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard Feature Recognition & Machining
See AFRM section for full details (/cam-solutions/cam-modules/afrm-
feature-recognition/)
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Cycle Toolbox
A very useful and convenient cycle toolbox provides specialized, preset
sub-operations for slots, corners, bosses, ruled surfaces, etc.
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