Seamlessly work with file formats including STL, OBJ, ACIS, STEP and IGES. In addition, both SOLIDWORKS Inspection and SOLIDWORKS CAM support 3D dimensions and tolerances streamlining design, manufacturing and inspection without the need to create 2D drawings. Powered by CAMWorks, SOLIDWORKS CAM provides ‘rules-based’ machining and automatic feature recognition to dramatically streamline NC programming. You can also improve product performance or reduce product weight based on function and manufacturing constraints.įinally – Integrated, Intelligent CAM and Inspection Tools Take the Guess Work Out of Optimizing Your DesignsĪutomatically optimize the shape of a design based on weight, function, and manufacturing criteria using the new simulation Topology Study. Freehand sketch with a pen and automatically convert pen strokes to shapes to quickly capture design ideas in the office or on the go. SOLIDWORKS 2018 supports a dedicated touch screen mode providing a powerful new set of productivity tools for working on touch screen devices. These capabilities are just some examples of how SOLIDWORKS is changing the way design and manufacturing is done. Work more efficiently with an improved user interface that takes advantage of your touch-enabled devices, let SOLIDWORKS automatically generate the optimal shape of your design based on functional and manufacturing criteria, or let SOLIDWORKS automatically generate the NC tool paths needed to machine your parts. SOLIDWORKS 2018 includes new features and enhancements that respond directly to user requests and the needs of 21 st century product development.

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