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What is SolidWorks CAM?

SOLIDWORKS CAM is an add-on to all versions of SOLIDWORKS CAD that lets you prepare your designs for manufacturability earlier in the development cycle. Manufacturing tasks that had to wait until a design was complete can now be performed concurrently with the design process

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SOLIDWORKS CAM is an add-on to all versions of SOLIDWORKS CAD that lets you prepare your designs for manufacturability earlier in the development cycle. Manufacturing tasks that had to wait until a design was complete can now be performed concurrently with the design process


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1993
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Discover how SOLIDWORKS solutions help in maximizing productivity and creating products better, faster, and more cost-effectively.

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Sreeram R.
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Sreeram R.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Go to and a must have among Mechanical softwares"
Throughout my engineering days, Solidworks CAM has helped me finish numerous projects. It is the plethora of add-ons and ease of use for making 3D ...
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4.5 out of 5
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SolidWorks CAM by CAMWorks is a software with one of the best user interfaces available. It's very easy to learn; even a non-experienced person can...
Varun A.
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Varun A.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"One of the best mechanical softwares to review"
The 3D elements in the SolidWorks CAM. After drafting in different software, I would 3D say drawing in SolidWorks CAM easier and more comprehensive
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What do you like best about SolidWorks CAM?

SolidWorks CAM by CAMWorks is a software with one of the best user interfaces available. It's very easy to learn; even a non-experienced person can learn to use it quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks CAM?

In my opinion, there is no downside for SolidWorks CAM. Just one limitation, it is difficult to use it for manufacturing intricate parts as effectively as other Catia or MasterCAM softwares. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks CAM solving and how is that benefiting you?

I used SolidWorks CAM to teach students the basics of Computer Aided Manufacturing. It is the go-to software for any newbie, easy to learn, can collaborate with SolidWorks, ANSYS. The coding part is also easier compared to the other softwares used in the industries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sreeram R.
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What do you like best about SolidWorks CAM?

Throughout my engineering days, Solidworks CAM has helped me finish numerous projects. It is the plethora of add-ons and ease of use for making 3D drawings that stand out for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks CAM?

Performance intensive. Demands a good hardware as prerequisite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks CAM solving and how is that benefiting you?

I was able to model various components, and utilize CNC workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Varun A.
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What do you like best about SolidWorks CAM?

The 3D elements in the SolidWorks CAM. After drafting in different software, I would 3D say drawing in SolidWorks CAM easier and more comprehensive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks CAM?

I would rather say its rigidity over the panes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks CAM solving and how is that benefiting you?

Making 3D models for the machine parts and trying it in various angles. Flexibility to draw is one more benefit Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks CAM?

Every manufacturing company needs and cam software to simulate the manufacturing process after CAD and simulation is done

So we have to use the same CAD model for CAM also. Its simplicity to integrate with solidworks is great.

It nearly has all the operations required and and also gives the G code which is useful to feed in CNC machine Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks CAM?

When CAD model is imported into the solidworks cam the orientation can be a issue so before starting your operations in sure that the carrier model is oriented properly.

I personally think that it's you I can be more simplified because we have to dig more for few features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks CAM solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have been using solidworks CAM for CAM because I mainly use solidworks for CAD, analysis and simulation so it's easy to import same CAD model into the cam software.

Also solidworks have all the necessary machinery processes and operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adarsh C.
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What do you like best about SolidWorks CAM?

Randering part is more attrective and we can also simulate even run a part. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks CAM?

The pricing of the software is so high normal user cannot effort Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolidWorks CAM:

I recommand solid work specially for load calculation and wind load analysis Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks CAM solving and how is that benefiting you?

I prepared car Jack and motor bike model on solid works also useful to creat structure drawings relates to solar mounting structure Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks CAM?

The automatic interference and collision detection feature is excellent. Software is very easy to use. I love the variable tool path speed for corners of the model. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks CAM?

Sometimes it crashes, especially if the geometry is complex. Also, I do not like the autocorrection of drawings after I manually enter all dimensions! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolidWorks CAM:

Unless you are going for the 30 days trial, it is expensive. But it is excellent software and worth the money. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks CAM solving and how is that benefiting you?

3D printing of prototypes. I have created very detailed models with high accuracy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bapti Niloy B.
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What do you like best about SolidWorks CAM?

I have used it in my 2nd year of Engineering. Actually starting with this add-on will give you better compatibility with your design and manufacturing process. It is compatible with all the tools of SolidWorks CAD and gives a complete overview of manufacturing during the designing process. Again it provides higher machining facilities and it really works like a magic wand😀. It is a great tool for manufacturing companies and saves a lot of time . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks CAM?

Actually Solid CAM is not that cheap. You have to pay a handsome amount. But you can have a trial. This piece requires somehow high configuration of your computer and sometime crushes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolidWorks CAM:

Recommended for manufacturing companies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks CAM solving and how is that benefiting you?

I found it most handy for processing a design for manufacturing. The main goal of a product design is giving it a shape. This tool helped me to do exactly the same. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks CAM?

I've mentioned in the title. This program comes everyone's mind about CAM Industry. As everyone knows that products of SolidWorks are very easy to learn and very helpful for new users. You will have so many tools and you will generate your operation very smoothly. The huge advantage is you have so many guides on internet. You can ask anybody when you stuck or you can watch a video about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks CAM?

That program costs a little bit much if you want to buy for your company. But I just tried at university last semester. You have 30 days trial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolidWorks CAM:

As I mentioned above, having a guide is the best thing you will ever have. SolidWorks fits that perfectly. You will be master of this program approximately 3 months. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks CAM solving and how is that benefiting you?

Can't say much. I've done everything I needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Manuel Y.
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What do you like best about SolidWorks CAM?

Solidworks allows for the design of parts or assembled sets quickly and efficiently, always adapting to the behavior of these parts concerning the mechanical system in which they will be used. The beauty of the software lies in the stress simulations that can be performed on the designs, thus identifying the critical points of the designed parts and achieving accurate predictions of their behavior before manufacturing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks CAM?

In all the time I have used the software, I have never had problems. The versions of each year cover any issues that the previous one might present and improve its use in an effective way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolidWorks CAM:

To all those engineering students who wish to learn and expand their knowledge in mechanical design, this is the software suitable for it. To professionals who wish to perform simulations of parts or systems in the companies where they work, or projects they are undertaking, this is the software suitable for it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks CAM solving and how is that benefiting you?

As an Engineer, I have designed parts in some of the companies I have worked for, and the software has allowed me to conduct professional analyses of these designs before they are manufactured, thus reducing any additional costs or inconveniences that may arise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks CAM?

SOLIDWORKS CAM software is a Feature-Based CAM software that is seamlessly integrated inside of SOLIDWORKS. and This software is easy to use. First time users can easily learn how to draw. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks CAM?

Sometimes there is an issue in loading slow.sometimes software is not working properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolidWorks CAM:

overall it is the best software for design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks CAM solving and how is that benefiting you?

time reducing,design problem .and it saves time and cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.