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Apr 04, 2025

HCL CAMWorks Software Features Machine-Aware Programming | Modern Machine Shop

HCL CAMWorks is now integrated with 3DExperience Solidworks, facilitating data management and cross-discipline collaboration in the cloud. Since 1965 we have been manufacturing precision metal

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HCLSoftware announces the release of CAMWorks for 3DExperience Solidworks with the release of HCL CAMWorks 2025. HCL CAMWorks is now seamlessly integrated with 3DExperience Solidworks, facilitating data management and cross-discipline collaboration in the cloud. Cloud-connected technologies enable companies to collaborate and combine expertise during new product development from several disciplines, including engineering, design and manufacturing.

CAMWorks for 3DExperience Solidworks is fully compatible with the CAMWorks and Solidworks CAM data from the Solidworks desktop version, so companies have the flexibility to coordinate CNC part programming across multiple platforms and share data between the new CAMWorks for 3DExperience Solidworks and the desktop versions of Solidworks CAM and CAMWorks.

HCL CAMWorks 2025 also includes several additional enhancements, including machine-aware programming, which has been extended to include machine components, collision detection and an option to pause on collision. Machine-aware programming provides the ability for CAM programmers to create a CNC setup and program a part on a digital twin of the CNC machine. By including a digital twin of the CNC machine in the process, HCLSoftware says CAM programmers are provided with instant graphic awareness of the machine’s table size, travel limits, rotational limits and available tooling to ensure the viability of the planned machining process.

According to the company, machine-aware programming enables the CNC machine to become an interactive part of the CNC programming process, meaning CNC programmers can identify potential issues earlier in the programming process, increasing productivity and improving part quality.

Other enhancements in HCL CAMWorks 2025 include bar break chamfers, additional tool options for automatic deburring and the ability to specify collets as a workholding device for turn and mill-turn machines.

CAM Assist cuts repetition from part programming — early users say it cuts tribal knowledge and could be a useful tool for training new programmers.

There are usually better solutions to chatter than just reducing the feed rate. Through vibration analysis, the chatter problem can be solved, enabling much higher metal removal rates, better quality and longer tool life.

The way a G-code program is formatted directly affects the productivity of the CNC people who use them. Design CNC programs that make CNC setup people and operators’ jobs easier.