TekSoft to feature CAMWorks 2007 and FABWorks at IMTS

By DE Editors

TekSoft Software Solutions  (Scottsdale, AZ) is slated to demonstrate CAMWorks 2007 and the latest release of FABWorks at IMTS 2006 in Chicago this week through next Wednesday. Information will also be available on the newly announced CAM conversion promotion for users of competitive CAM products.

According to a press release, CAMWorks is a SolidWorks Certified Gold CAM Product that has provided machining capabilities integrated into SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software since 1997. The combination of the latest innovations in CAMWorks 2007 and SolidWorks’ design capability continue to make CAMWorks a premier CAM and mold machining solution.

CAMWorks 2007 delivers a set of more than 50 enhancements and new features that improve performance, toolpath quality, control, and ease of use. Performance improvements include faster file save and restore,  simulation, and toolpath computation. New toolpath controls have been implemented for 2- to 5-axis milling, turning, and wire EDM to improve quality and cut machining time. In addition, numerous user interface options for display, navigation, and working with SolidWorks part configurations make CAMWorks even easier to use.

Highlights in this release of CAMWorks include a new generation of Automatic Feature Recognition that finds additional feature types and provides more editing capability; multiple CAMWorks datasets that can be saved in the same part file with CAMWorks configurations; support for arc fitting in 3-Axis Milling has been extended to all cycles (the CAMWorks file size is smaller, simulation is faster and the resulting G-code program is smaller); and the machining of part configurations in assembly mode has been enhanced to offer greater flexibility and additional use of SolidWorks part configurations.

TekSoft is offering a limited time conversion program for users of other CAM products to switch to CAMWorks cost-effectively and with a low risk migration of parts. According to Mike Coleman, President and CEO of TekSoft, “We realize that some manufacturers want to explore the enhanced functionality of a top-quality CAM package while also retaining the ability to use the tried-and-true software that’s already in their facility. This offer allows shops to transition gradually to CAMWorks. With our aggressive pricing, we expect a large number of companies to take advantage of this promotion.”

The latest version of TekSoft’s FABWorks product will also be featured at the show. TekSoft obtained distribution rights for the Lantek sheet metal software for punching, laser, water jet, plasma, and oxyfuel machines and released the software under the FABWorks name. For information about CAMWorks, visit teksoft.com.

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