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SolidCAM
2+ years experience
1 projects
Confidence: 7/10
Proficiency Levelintermediate
Skill Evolution
Jun 2015
First Exposure
Learned SolidCAM as a SolidWorks-integrated CAM solution for CNC programming during freelance product design work
Jun 2015
Professional Use
Used SolidCAM integrated within SolidWorks environment for seamless design-to-manufacturing workflow
Technical Depth
Core Concepts
- • SolidWorks integration - SolidCAM runs directly inside SolidWorks, enabling instant access to CAM functionality without file export/import
- • iMachining - SolidCAM's proprietary high-efficiency milling strategy that automatically calculates optimal toolpaths for faster machining
- • Associative CAM - When the SolidWorks model changes, SolidCAM toolpaths automatically update to reflect design modifications
- • Machine simulation - Verifying complete machining operations including tool holder and fixture collision detection
Advanced Topics
- • iMachining 2D and 3D for optimized roughing
- • High-Speed Surface Machining (HSM)
- • Turning and Mill-Turn operations
- • 5-axis simultaneous machining
Tools & Ecosystem
SolidCAM CAM module embedded in SolidWorksiMachining technology for efficient machiningPost processor library for various CNC machinesMachine simulation with stock removal
Evidence & Achievements
Key Achievements
- ✓Utilized SolidCAM's SolidWorks integration for streamlined design-to-manufacturing workflow
- ✓Applied CAM programming for prototype manufacturing of client projects
Metrics
- 📊 2+ years of professional SolidCAM usage integrated with SolidWorks
Interview Talking Points
- 💬Experience with SolidCAM as an integrated CAM solution within SolidWorks for seamless design-to-manufacturing workflow
- 💬Used SolidCAM alongside Fusion 360 CAM, selecting the appropriate tool based on project requirements