VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS, includes a Milling and a Turning module.
Configurations
This is a general purpose program tailored for hobbyists, makers and students. Ideal for getting started with CAM programming. Includes 2 & 3 axis machining methods. Packed with sufficiently powerful manufacturing methods this easy to use package is not only effective but also attractively priced for the budget conscious or entry level buyer. This configuration includes both the MILL & TURN modules. This is a general purpose machining program targeted at the general machinist. This product is ideal for the rapid-prototyping, hobby and educational markets where ease of use is a paramount requirement. Includes 2-1/2 Axis, 3 Axis and Drilling machining methods. This configuration includes both the MILL & TURN modules. This configuration allows 4th Axis Indexed and continuous roughing and finishing operations to be created. Curve based continuous machining such as 4 Axis Facing, Pocketing, Profiling & Engraving as well as Surface/solids/meshes based machining such as Roughing, Finishing and Curve Projection machining are available. This configuration includes all of the functionality included in the STD configuration. This configuration includes both the MILL & TURN modules. This powerful package is ideal for mold, die and tooling, wood working rapid-prototyping and general machining markets. This product boasts of powerful toolpath generation strategies coupled with tools for efficiently controlling the cutting tool for detailed machining capabilities, while not sacrificing ease of use. Suitable for demanding users with sophisticated manufacturing requirements. This product configuration includes all of the functionality included in the EXP configuration described above. This configuration includes both the MILL & TURN modules. This package includes our new 5 Axis continuous machining functionality. Suitable for highly sophisticated machining requirements such as aerospace, advanced mold making and woodworking industry, this package includes such machining methods such as surface normal machining, swarf machining and surface flow machining. The package in addition includes all the functionality found in the PRO configuration described above. This configuration includes both the MILL & TURN modules.
AlibreCAM comes in 5 different configurations to suit the varied machining needs of our customers.VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS Xpress (XPR)
VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS Standard (STD)
VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS Expert (EXP)
VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS Professional (PRO)
VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS Premium (PRE)
VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS Features
VisualCAM comes in 5 different configurations to suit the various needs of our customers. These are Express (XPR), Standard (STD), Expert (EXP), Professional (PRO) & Premium (PRE). The features found in each of these configurations are tabulated below.
4 Axis Milling | XPR | STD | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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4 Axis Auto Multiple Indexing | ![]() |
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4 Axis Continuous Facing | ![]() |
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4 Axis Continuous Pocketing | ![]() |
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4 Axis Continuous Profiling | ![]() |
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4 Axis Continuous Engraving | ![]() |
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4 Axis Parallel Roughing | ![]() |
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4 Axis Parallel Finishing | ![]() |
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4 Axis Radial Finishing | ![]() |
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4 Axis Projection Pocketing | ![]() |
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4 Axis Drive Surface Machining (True 4 Axis) | ![]() |
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5 Axis Milling | XPR | STD | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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5 Axis Curve Projection Machining | ![]() |
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5 Axis Between 2 Curves Machining | ![]() |
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5 Axis Drive Curve Machining | ![]() |
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5 Axis Swarf Machining | ![]() |
Hole Making | XPR | STD | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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Automatic Hole Selection, Sorting | ![]() |
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Drilling | ![]() |
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Tapping | ![]() |
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Boring | ![]() |
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Reverse Boring | ![]() |
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User Defined Cycles | ![]() |
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4 Axis Drilling | ![]() |
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4 Axis Tapping | ![]() |
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4 Axis Boring | ![]() |
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4 Axis Reverse Boring | ![]() |
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Tools | XPR | STD | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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Standard Tools (Ball, Flat, C Rad., Vee, Drill) | ![]() |
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Advanced Tools (Taper,Tap,Bore,R.Bore) | ![]() |
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Form Tools | ![]() |
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Stepped Tools | ![]() |
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Analytical Holder Collision Detection | ![]() |
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Toolpath Editing | XPR | STD | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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Toolpath Graphical Viewing | ![]() |
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Toolpath Graphical Editing | ![]() |
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Toolpath Instancing | ![]() |
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Toolpath Arc Fitting | ![]() |
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Power Features | XPR | STD | EXP | PRO | PRE | Avoid Regions | ![]() |
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Predefined Regions | ![]() |
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Default Knowledge Base | ![]() |
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Machine Control Operations | ![]() |
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Cabinet Design Decomposition | ![]() |
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Rotate Table Setups | ![]() |
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Multiple Setups | ![]() |
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Fixture Offset Programming | ![]() |
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Check Surface Boundary Creation | ![]() |
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Tool Silhouette Boundary Creation | ![]() |
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Tool Double Contact Boundary Creation | ![]() |
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Tool Holder Collision Boundary Creation | ![]() |
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Turning
Common to Mill & Turn
Other Features
2 Axis Turning
XPR
STD
EXP
PRO
PRE
Roughing
Finishing
Groove Roughing
Groove Finishing
Threading
Follow Curve Finishing
Parting Off
Groove Finishing
Axial Hole Making
XPR
STD
EXP
PRO
PRE
Drilling
Tapping
Boring
Reverse Boring
Cutting Simulation
XPR
STD
EXP
PRO
PRE
Toolpath Animation
Cut Material Simulation
Advanced Cut Material Simulation
Visual Holder Collision Detection
Part-Stock Comparison
Machine Tool Simulation (MILL Only)
Post Processor Generator
XPR
STD
EXP
PRO
PRE
Customizable Post Generator
Simulate Cycles
Arc Output
Helix Output
Spiral Output
5 Axis Output
Miscellaneous
XPR
STD
EXP
PRO
PRE
HTML Shop Documentation
XPR
STD
EXP
PRO
PRE
Runs inside SOLIDWORKS 2011-2020