SolidCAM Simultaneous
5-Axis Milling

Powerful 5-Axis Toolpaths with a User-Friendly Interface

Powerful 5-Axis Toolpaths with a User-Friendly Interface

Meet the most extensively tested and proven 5-axis CNC milling toolpaths in the industry. Take advanced control with a user-friendly interface and collision checking. Rich simultaneous 5-axis strategies, smooth toolpaths that follow the natural shape of the part, and optimal tool positioning across multiple surfaces for a smooth surface finish.

Industry-specific functions: side milling (SWARF), blade machining, port machining, 5-axis contouring, multi-axis drilling and 3-axis to 5-axis conversion. Advanced tool tilt control for leads in and out and along edges. Advanced collision checking for the holder and tool, and realistic 3D machine simulation that checks axis limits and machine collisions.

Flexibility and Control

Flexibility and Control

All 5-axis machining strategies offer dedicated options for approach, linking and tool axis control. You can choose and apply different strategies depending on linking moves and collision checks. SolidCAM also provides every option you need to control the toolpath’s leads in and out and its links.

Collision Avoidance for Holder and Tool

Collision checking and avoidance are available for both the tool and the holder. Machine simulation provides full collision checking for the tool and holder.

5-Axis Side Milling

5-Axis Side Milling

In SWARF machining, the cutter follows the surface to be machined and cuts with the full length of its side. Using the entire cutting length of the tool gives a much better surface finish and much shorter machining times.

Multi-Blade (Impeller) Machining

Multi-Blade (Impeller) Machining

Dedicated strategies for industry-specific parts such as impellers and fans make roughing and finishing cuts very easy. You get ideal toolpaths for these widely used parts in just a few clicks.

Port Machining

Port Machining

Port machining is a strategy for machining deep, hard-to-reach areas with angled and lollipop tools, offering comprehensive collision checking and machining options for the entire tool and holder. It is used for roughing and finishing deep areas in castings and similar parts.

5-Axis Contour Machining

5-Axis Contour Machining

The tool follows a selected 3D profile while its tilt is continuously adjusted to the surface angles. It is an ideal strategy for jobs such as deburring and trimming.

Multi-Axis Drilling

Multi-Axis Drilling

Multi-axis drilling uses SolidCAM’s automatic hole recognition to find holes in different orientations, then quickly and easily applies drilling, tapping and similar operations to them. All advanced toolpath linking, tool tilting and collision avoidance strategies can be used in this operation as well.

Converting 3-Axis Toolpaths to 5-Axis

Converting 3-Axis Toolpaths to 5-Axis

Automatically converts 3D HSM toolpaths into 5-axis milling operations. This ensures optimal contact between tool and part, allowing more rigid machining with shorter tools.