Simulate toolpaths directly after calculation, using the entire machine model or just the moving parts. SolidCAM's advanced machine simulation shows the full kinematic movement of all moving parts. "Dynamic dragging" allows the user to drag each machine axis to visualize and check for clearances.

Swarf milling, Impeller, Port machining, Engraving, Cavity machining, Electrode machining, and Turbine Blade.

Retract and move around your part following a user defined cylinder or sphere.

Curve following strategies allow the definition of a curve to drive the toolpath together with the selected surface(s). The toolpath can either be driven parallel or perpendicular to the curve. Each pass is a true 3D step-over along the surface, to give a accurate scallop regardless of the surface.

Provides a beautiful toolpath that seamlessly adapts to both curves. Probably the most popular HSS toolpath, it delivers an aesthetically pleasing toolpath while providing a constant load toolpath.

Total freedom to control tool entry and tool exit motion, to remove the need for surface modifications. Toolpaths can be extended or trimmed, gaps and holes can be jumped, and you can choose from 9 different lead-in/lead-out options.

Advanced Gouge Checking gives the user control over toolpath protection. There are 4 stages of gouge protections, so can define specific control for the tool and holder separately.

The tool axis and tilting can be controlled by eight main strategies, while each main strategies has several different modes to them. Powerful options include tilting through point, line, and curves or the tool can be driven directly from the surface normals, with individual control over lead-lag and side-tilt angles.

Parallel Cuts strategies allow quick definition, picking only the surfaces and defining the direction (Linear X/Y or Constant-Z). One-Way, Zig-Zag, and Spiral strategies control the toolpath ordering.

Both are additional strategies similar to above, however they give additional flexibility. By selecting mating surfaces, SolidCAM automatically builds the intersection curves.