Delcam’s FeatureCAM Certified by SolidWorks

By DE Editors

Delcam (Salt Lake City, UT) announced that its FeatureCAM range of feature-based CAM software has been awarded Certified CAM Product status by the SolidWorks Partner Program. This follows an extensive evaluation by SolidWorks Corporation, including user reviews to confirm that the combination of FeatureCAM and SolidWorks is already working successfully in a variety of industries.

Approval under the SolidWorks Certified CAM Products Program assures companies using SolidWorks for design that they can select FeatureCAM for their manufacturing with complete confidence that it offers best-in-class functionality and interoperability.

Since FeatureCAM was introduced in 1995, as a Windows- and feature-based milling system, the product range has grown to include turning, wire-EDM, mill-turn packages, and feature recognition for imported CAD files. FeatureCAM became part of the Delcam group of companies in 2005.

The latest version of the software includes support for continuous five-axis machining,  more efficient turning through better and easier control of stock remaining,  and an improved tool database with more options to link pre-defined feeds and speeds to individual tools. FeatureCAM 2008 also features numerous smaller enhancements and speed-ups, plus new and updated postprocessors, particularly for turn-mill equipment.

For details, go to Delcam.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.