How to Simplify CAM Programming of Parts Designed in Solidworks

For programming CNC machines, GibbsCAM® software from 3D Systems (Moorpark, CA) has released the new GibbsCAM 12 version for machining optimization of parts designed in SolidWorks. GibbsCAM is a SolidWorks Certified CAM Product that provides seamless integration with SolidWorks, directly reading part models, preserving features and attributes, and using these to identify, organize and select features for machining even complex parts with flat areas, pockets, holes and compound holes. This combination of GibbsCAM 12 and SolidWorks provides a complete CAD/CAM system for virtually all manufacturing environments. Whether parts have simple geometry needing only 2.5-axis milling or 2-axis turning, or complex geometry requiring use of 5-axis machining, MTM or Swiss-style turning centers, the SolidWorks-GibbsCAM combo accommodates and optimizes the machining process. GibbsCAM 12 is a single application with a single user interface for efficient programming all CNC machines, whether the user needs simple or complex parts or uses simple or complex machines.

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