HCL Releases CAMWorks 2021Plus with Sandvik Coromant PrimeTurning

Noida, India – HCL Technologies Ltd (HCL) has released HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus, which includes support for Sandvik Coromant PrimeTurning™, multiple technology databases, and new tutorial task panes. HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus is one of the first integrated CAM systems to support Sandvik Coromant’s PrimeTurning™, which employs CoroTurn® Prime Type-A and Type-B tools in conjunction with unique toolpaths to achieve higher feeds and speeds, shorter cycle times, and longer tool life.

PrimeTurning™ enables turning operations in any direction. The CoroTurn® Prime tool inserts’ shape, combined with toolpaths that turn in the opposite direction of a conventional turning process, allows for a much smaller entry angle and better chip control. This empowers the machine to achieve a higher feed rate – typically 2-3 times faster than conventional feed rates – while maintaining the same close tolerances and quality finishing. The toolpaths’ direction provides the ability to machine right up against a 90-degree shoulder on parts. PrimeTurning™ also significantly extends tool life by spreading the load and high heat over a greater distance, resulting in tool life that is up to 500 percent longer than conventional turning methods.

HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus provides the ability to save and use multiple technology databases, or TechDBs, to capture preferred machine settings, tools, and operation details in a customized TechDB. Instead of having to re-enter each of these settings, these preferences can be re-used by simply accessing the TechDB. This has been extended in CAMWorks 2021Plus to allow users to save and manage multiple TechDBs from within the application. Users can easily switch between different TechDBs to match their preferences for use in various situations.

In addition, the HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus version includes a new tab in the SOLIDWORKS task pane that opens to the Home, Learn, and Alerts tabs. The Home tab gives CAMWorks users access to information about promotional offers, customer stories, upcoming webinars, and other announcements. The Learn tab provides quick access to CAMWorks tutorials, tips & tricks, and how-to videos. The Alerts tab supplies access to software updates, which can be viewed and downloaded.

Image Source: HCL Technologies Ltd