[Patuc]

Hello,
maybe someone can share your experience with CAM software for Solid works? I need CAM for 5 axis CNC, which works inside Solidworks. Solid CAM, as the manufacturer say: "SolidCAM+SOLIDWORKS provide the best available integrated CAD/CAM software: Runs directly inside SOLIDWORKS". What do you think?

[awerby]

Another alternative would be VisualCAD-CAM Mill for Solidworks (Premium, for 5 axes). It runs inside the Solidworks workspace as well, and costs less.

[C*H*U*D]

Have you looked at HSMworks? It runs inside Solidworks. We use HSMXpress which is the free 2.5 axis version, and it runs great inside Solidworks. There is a 30 day demo for HSMWorks as well so you can try before you buy.

[avongil]

Take a look at Mastercam. It runs inside of solidworks. When you purchase a license, you can run both, the stand alone or the solidworks integrated cam. You cannot beat the support, and you will need it in the 5 axis world.