Delcam’s integrated CAM for SolidWorks gains Gold Product status

This award confirms both the integration of the system with SolidWorks software and the overall high performance when creating toolpaths from SolidWorks models. Delcam for SolidWorks 2011 includes comprehensive options for the programming of turning and mill-turn equipment, alongside the company's industry-leading technology for drilling and 2- through 5-axis milling. This expanded range of strategies will allow users to program everything from basic lathes and 3-axis mills, up to complex mill-turn equipment and 5-axis machining centres. Delcam for SolidWorks combines the benefits associated with Delcam's PowerMILL and FeatureCAM systems utilising proven machining algorithms that are already used by more than 30,000 customers around the world. Delcam for SolidWorks offers PowerMILL's latest multi-threading technologies for maximising toolpath calculation speed, plus the advanced strategies for high-speed and 5-axis machining that ensure increased productivity, maximum tool life and immaculate surface finish, even when cutting the hardest, most challenging materials. The complete range of options is fully integrated into the SolidWorks software environment so that the program looks and behaves like SolidWorks. Full associativity is maintained so that any changes in the CAD model are reflected automatically in the toolpaths. The latest release of Delcam for SolidWorks benefits from all of Delcam's recent developments to take advantage of the latest hardware, including support for 64-bit computers. 64-bit technology removes the memory limitations of 32-bit computers so allowing more efficient toolpath generation, especially for companies machining large or complex parts. In addition, improved memory management within the software gives faster calculation times, with the greatest benefits again coming when programming larger or more complex components.