Manufacturing Software
CAMWorks Virtual Machine
CAMWORKS is the first CAM software to bring true G-code machine simulation directly integrated within the CNC programming environment. Unlike other CAM systems that use cutter location (CL) data for machine simulation, CAMWorks Virtual Machine uses the actual G-code to ensure precision and accuracy.
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Reduce Shop Floor Setup Time
With CAMWorks Virtual Machine, dry-runs for program validations are eliminated and setup time is dramatically reduced. Once the program has been simulated directly from the G-code, it is ready to run on the machine. -
Multi-Tasking and Mill-Turn Support
CAMWorks Virtual Machine also includes full support for complex multi-tasking and mill-turn machines including 4 axis dual turret, dual spindle lathes, as well as multi-axis mill-turn machines with upper milling heads, lower turrets and sub-spindles. -
Multiple Views and Windows
CAMWorks Virtual Machines can be used to view the machine, stock, fixtures, and tooling from various angles while processing the G-code to assist in proving-out and optimizing your programs.
| Functionality | Standard | Pro | Premium |
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| Functionality | Standard | Pro | Premium |
| APT-CL Simulation | Pro | Premium | |
| True G-Code Simulation | Standard | Pro | Premium |
| Full 3D machine simulation | Standard | Pro | Premium |
| Starts from within CAMWorks | Standard | Pro | Premium |
| Material removal simulation | Standard | Pro | Premium |
| Automatic collision detection | Standard | Pro | Premium |
| Out of limits verification | Standard | Pro | Premium |
| Virtual Jog of the machine axes | Standard | Pro | Premium |
| Simulation of multi spindle machines | Standard | Pro | Premium |
| Simulation of synchronized and multi-channel systems | Standard | Pro | Premium |
| Precise time computation | Pro | Premium | |
| Program editing capabilities | Premium | ||
| Comparison of cut to design model | Pro | Premium | |
| Ability to measure the cut model | Pro | Premium | |
| Controller status view | Premium | ||
| Verification of probing routines | Premium | ||
| Arc-fitting and line-fitting functionalities | Premium | ||
| Toolpath optimization | Premium | ||
| Integrated machine assembling module | Premium | ||
| Stand Alone Operation with External File Open | Premium | ||
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With CAMWorks Virtual Machine, Dry Runs For Program Validation Are Completely Eliminated. Verify G-Code With One Click!
Full Collision Detection and Avoidance technology provides the ability to thoroughly check G-code programs for accuracy and avoid costly machine collisions and programming errors, ultimately reducing scrap and improving overall quality. CAMWorks Virtual Machine will help you make a great part the first time and every time!
Seamless Integration with CAMWorks means that with CAMWorks Virtual Machine, the setup time required to use third-party verification packages is eliminated and true G-code verification happens seamlessly.
Synchronized Simultaneous Machining with multiple channels using timing codes is also fully supported. Use CAMWorks Sync Manager to synchronize your operations and then simulate them directly from the G-code!
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