To work on any CAD/CAM software, the sequence of events is of paramount importance.

It is one thing to have all these advantages, and another to utilize them fully. One can even use Solidworks assembly features for the definition of fixtures, tools and vices while defining a CAM part. It uses the design data in a more efficient and systematic way. SolidCAM takes into consideration the dynamic and ever evolving nature of designs if a change is made in the solid model, the toolpath for the part is updated automatically. The two systems work in full associativity with each other.

The entire functionality of the integrated CAD and CAM tools is incorporated in a single window, so one doesn’t have to leave the Solidworks environment to work on SolidCAM. are made very similar, and that reduces the learning curve by a mile. When one uses it with Solidworks, the nuances of the two, such as user touchpoints, illustration style, navigation elements, etc. The interface of SolidCAM is made specifically for the CAD tool it is used with, for an easy transition from CAD to CAM. Solidworks is one of the most intuitive CAD systems available, and a great software to start with. Eventually SolidCAM also received the Gold-Certified status from SolidWorks and has worked in association with them ever since. The collaboration, which was finalized in 2002, was an immediate success so much that the first ever SolidCAM integrated with Solidworks was sold at the very same conference during which it was launched. This is when Solidworks came into the picture since its launch it had gained a lot of popularity as one of the finest and easy-to-use CAD systems. However, after developing a successful integration architecture, SolidCAM decided to integrate with additional CAD systems. In fact, when SolidCAM decided to integrate, Solidworks was not its first partner, it was MicroStation by Bentley.

Of course, now we know about its successful integration with Solidworks, but back in 1995 when Solidworks had just launched, the offer to integrate was refused as SolidCAM was in the process of developing its own CAD system. SolidCAM was not originally meant for integration.

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