VisualCAM - SolidWorks

VisualCAM 2016
for SolidWorks
®
Computer Aided Manufacturing inside SolidWorks ®
Powerful | Easy To Learn | Easy To Use | Value Priced
VisualCAM
®
A complete CNC programming system running fully inside SolidWorks for rapid prototyping, mold & die, tooling, wood working, general machining, hobby & education
Includes MILL & TURN modules
VisualCAM’s MILL module includes powerful 2.5,
3, 4 and 5 axis machining functionality to
program CNC mills. Comes with hundreds of
free post-processors and the ability to create new
ones.
VisualCAM’s TURN module is a complete 2 axis
CNC turning center programming system, including Roughing, Finishing, Grooving and other
machining methods and also free post-processors.
MecSoft Corporation
18019, Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA – 92614 Tel: 949.654.8163
Fax: 949.654.8164 www.mecsoft.com
VisualCAM 2016 - MILL
Marrying the power and functionality of SolidWorks Design’s parametric design capabilities with the robust and powerful milling
capabilities of MecSoft’s standalone CAM software, VisualCAM 2016 for SolidWorks delivers outstanding ease of use, associativity to design, power, speed and affordability. There isn’t a better CAD/CAM software package on the market for the price than
the combination of SolidWorks Design and VisualCAM. The MILL module of this product has an extremely powerful feature set
that allows the user to generate 2 1/2, 3, 4, 5 axis tool paths for CNC machining your SolidWorks Design 3D models. It comes
with hundreds of free posts as well as the ability to generate your own if needed.
Configurations
MILL
VisualCAM - MILL for SolidWorks Standard (STD)
VisualCAM - MILL for SolidWorks Professional (PRO)
VisualCAM - MILL for SolidWorks Expert (EXP)
VisualCAM - MILL for SolidWorks Premium (PRE)
This is a general purpose machining program targeted at the general machinist. This product is ideal for
the rapid-prototyping, hobby and educational markets where ease of use is a paramount requirement.
Packed with sufficiently powerful manufacturing methods this easy to use package is not only effective but
also attractively priced for the budget conscious or entry level buyer.
This configuration allows 4th Axis Indexed and continuous roughing and finishing operations. Curve based
continuous machining such as 4 Axis Facing, Pocketing, Profiling & Engraving as well as Surface/solids/meshes based machining such as Roughing, Finishing and Curve Projection machining are available.
This configuration includes all of the functionality included in the STD configuration.
Common Features in 2016
STD EXP PRO PRE
This powerful package is ideal for mold, die and tooling, wood working rapid-prototyping and general
machining markets. This product boasts of powerful toolpath generation strategies coupled with tools for
efficiently controlling the cutting tool for detailed machining capabilities, while not sacrificing ease of use.
Suitable for demanding users with sophisticated manufacturing requirements. This product configuration
includes all of the functionality included in the EXP configuration described above.
This package includes our new 5 Axis continuous machining functionality. Suitable for highly sophisticated
machining requirements such as aerospace, advanced mold making and woodworking industry, this
package includes such machining methods such as surface normal machining, swarf machining and
surface flow machining. The package in addition includes all the functionality found in the PRO
configuration described above.
4 Axis Milling
STD EXP PRO PRE
Toolpath Editing
STD EXP PRO PRE
32 & 64 Bit
4 Axis Indexed Machining
Toolpath Graphical Viewing
Default Knowledge Base
4 Axis Auto Multiple Indexing
Toolpath Graphical Editing
Predefined Regions Creation
4 Axis Continuous Facing
Toolpath Instancing
Drag/Drop Tool, Knowledge Bases
4 Axis Continuous Pocketing
Toolpath Arc Fitting
Avoid Regions
4 Axis Continuous Profiling
Manual Tabs/Bridges Creation
4 Axis Continuous Engraving
Post Processor Generator
Stepped Tooling
4 Axis Parallel Roughing
Customizable Post Generator
4 Axis Parallel Finishing
Simulate Cycles
4 Axis Radial Finishing
Arc Output
4 Axis Projection Pocketing
Helix Output
2 1/2-Axis Milling
STD EXP PRO PRE
2 Axis Roughing
Spiral Output
High Speed Pocketing
5 Axis Output
Pocketing
5 Axis Milling
Profiling
5 Axis Indexed Machining
Facing
5 Axis Continuous Curve Projection Machining
Miscellaneous
Engraving
5 Axis Continuous Flow Curve Machining
HTML Based Shop Documentation
V-Carving
5 Axis Between 2 Curves Machining
Knowledge Base
V-Carve Roughing
5 Axis Drive Curve Machining
Default Knowledge Base
Chamfering
5 Axis Surface Normal Machining
Multiple Setups
Hole Making
5 Axis Swarf Machining
Rotate Table Setups
STD EXP PRO PRE
STD EXP PRO PRE
Fixture Offset Programming
T-Slot Milling
Machine Control Operations
Thread Milling
Hole Making
Re-Machining
Automatic Hole Selection, Sorting
Check Surface Boundary Creation
Drilling
Tool Silhouette Boundary Creation
Horizontal Roughing
Tapping
Tool Double Contact Boundary Creation
Parallel Finishing
Boring
Tool Holder Collision Boundary Creation
Horizontal Finishing
Reverse Boring
Radial Machining
User Defined Cycles
Spiral Machining
4 Axis Drilling
Clear Flats Machining
4 Axis Tapping
Plunge Roughing
4 Axis Boring
Horizontal Re-roughing
4 Axis Reverse Boring
3 Axis Milling
STD EXP PRO PRE
STD EXP PRO PRE
STD EXP PRO PRE
Utilities
STD EXP PRO PRE
Plunge Re-roughing
Projection Pocketing
Simulation
3D Offset Profiling
Toolpath Animation
3D Offset Pocketing
Cut Material Simulation
Pencil Tracing
Advanced Cut Material Simulation
Valley Re-Machining
Machine Tool Simulation
STD EXP PRO PRE
Plateau Machining
Steep Area Parallel Machining
Horizontal Hill Machining
Tools
STD EXP PRO PRE
Standard Mills (Ball, Flat, C Rad., Vee, Taper)
Curve Machining
Standard Drills (Drill, Tap, Bore, Rev. Bore)
Between 2 Curves Machining
Holder Collision Detection
Reverse Post Machining
Form Tools
MecSoft Corporation
18019, Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA – 92614 Tel: 949.654.8163
Fax: 949.654.8164 www.mecsoft.com
VisualCAM 2016 - TURN
The TURN module in VisualCAM 2016 for SolidWorks is used to program 2-axis CNC turning centers
or lathes. Includes powerful 2 Axis turning machining methods to handle complex programming tasks.
Just as in the MILL module, the easy interface, allows a user to machine a part in very short time. One
of the best value packed lathe products available today.
2 Axis Turning
TURN
Hole Making
Roughing
Drilling
Finishing
Tapping
Groove Roughing
Boring
Groove Finishing
Reverse Boring
Features & Functions
TURN
TURN
Threading
Follow Curve
Toolpath Simulation
Parting Off
Toolpath Animation
Upgraded 3D Model Slicing
Cut Material Simulation
Global Part Object
Part to Stock Comparison
TURN
Materials for Stock Models
Knowledge Base Loading and Saving
Post-Processor Generator
Tool Path Viewer
User customizable post-processor generator
TURN
MopSets
Machine Control Operations
Fixture Offset Operations
Drag and drop operations from Knowledge Base
Diameter programming
System Requirements
Other
• Runs on both 32 bit & 64 bit versions of SolidWorks Design
• Free Technical Support
• SolidWorks Versions: 2010 thru 2016
• Training
• CPU: Pentium class or higher processor
• Support Forum
• RAM: Minimum: 1GB, Recommended: 4GB or higher
• Maintenance Services
• Disk: 700 MB of free disc space
• Value Pricing
• Graphics: Requires OpenGL, Recommended OpenGL 2
MecSoft Corporation
18019, Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA – 92614 Tel: 949.654.8163
Fax: 949.654.8164 www.mecsoft.com