2.5D Milling
The most straightforward, easy to use interface, seamlessly integrated in SolidWorks, combined with the latest toolpath technology, provides the fastest, most powerful and easiest to create 2.5D CNC Milling toolpaths.
Designed for the advanced user as well as the novice, SolidCAM offers the best of both worlds with your choice of Automated Pocket and Drill Recognition and machining or fully controlled selection of geometry, parameters and CNC programming strategies.
SolidCAM 2.5D milling provides the following operations: Face, Profile, Pocket, Contour3D, Drilling, Thread Milling, Slot, T-Slot and Translated surface. In addition a Cycle Toolbox provides additional specialized sub-operations for slots, corners, bosses, ruled surface etc..
Full “Pilot Controls” provide unmatched command over all aspects of the cutter and toolpath or new users have “Auto-Pilot” features to get them off the ground as quickly as possible.





