Swiss Machining Features
Synchronise. Optimise. Maximise Productivity.
SolidCAM intuitive Channel Synchronisation Manager leads you through the correct sequence of operations, identifies potential clashes, and helps you avoid them. It is ideal for synchronizing and optimising all machining processes to achieve maximum production efficiency.
SolidCAM allows axis exchange within channels, and fully supports machining patterns and multiple cutting modes.
Superimposition
SolidCAM offers three different superimposition modes, allowing axes to be stacked onto other axes so the slave axis follows the movement of the master axis.
For supported Swiss CNC machines, this mode is automatically detected by SolidCAM.
Channel Synchronisation Clash Engine
The Channel Synchronisation clash avoidance feature blocks G-code generation or simulation if any conflict is detected. It highlights problem operations with clear arrows and helpful comments. The system understands controller logic and verifies synchronisation based on machine kinematics, shared axes, and wait mark rules.
Rotary Axes & Drive Unit Sharing
Reduce cycle time and improve machining stability by using the Shared Axes and Drive Unit features. You can synchronise two turning operations on separate turrets at the same time, sometimes even on the same spindle, and also synchronise two milling operations on different turrets using a shared rotary axis.
Swiss Machining can be complex, lots of moving tools, small parts and a need for maximal efficiency. Get started on your path to successful cutting with SolidCAM.