SolidCAM's powerful Simultaneous 5x Machining Benefit from the most tested and proven 5-axis CNC milling toolpaths in the indutsry with the most advanced control over all aspects of toolpath and collision checking. Get instant feedback with Real time CNC Machine Simulation for checking the toolpath while it is being created - you don’t have to wait until you are finished programming to run a simulation and find an error. SolidCAM 5-Axis machining support all 5-Axis machine tools including Table/Table, Table/Head and Head/Head gantry machines and the latest Mill/Turn machining centres. Download the free 30-day trial of the full SolidCAM CAM software, including iMachining, to test for yourself the full power of SolidCAM Sim 5-Axis Milling! MORE INFORMATION ON THE FEATURES Proven Sim 5-Axis Strategies A wide range of proven 5-Axis machining strategies gets you and up cutting instanly including: SWARF machining allows the side of the tool to be tilted over to machine the side wall at the correct angle 5-axis contour cutting provides easy part trimming and de-flashing of plastic components Flowline cutting produces a toolpath that follows the natural shape of the component; particularly useful with blade type components Multi-surface finish machining keeps the tool normal to the surface (or with specified lead and lag) to provide full control and smooth surface finish 3-5 Axis conversion allows 3D toolpaths to be converted to full 5-Axis machining equivalents thereby maintaining the optimum contact point and allowing shorter series cutters to be used Multi-pass roughing techniques using multiple cut increments in the Z or XY planes with the option to trim to boundary Application specific strategies for impeller machining, blisks and cylinder head ports Flexibility and Control Each 5-Axis machining strategy provides sophisticated options for approach / link control, tool axis control and collision avoidance. Link and approach moves are fully gouge protected and different strategies may be used depending on the distance of the link move. The feedrate may also be varied on the link moves to allow for a smooth approach onto the part. SolidCAM also provides options for control over lead/tag and side tilt angles to give complete control over the final toolpath. Collision Avoidance fopr tool and holder Collision Avoidance is supported for both the tool and holder and a range of alternatives offered to avoid collision. The machine-simulation provides complete Cutter and Tool-holder gouge checking.