SolidCAM for Operators is a specialized solution designed to enhance the workflow between CAM programmers and shop floor operators. Its main goal is to create a smarter, more advanced system for sharing data and managing CNC operations efficiently. By leveraging SolidCAM for Operators, you can ensure a seamless transition from programmer to part without needing […]
Top 5 Reasons Manufacturers are Switching to SolidCAM
In today’s competitive manufacturing market, it’s crucial to have a CAM system that not only meets the needs of your shop but also elevates your machining process as a whole. That’s why manufacturers of all sizes are switching to SolidCAM, a powerful software that has premium features that instantly increase productivity and efficiency in shops […]
Designing a Disc Golf Basket in SOLIDWORKS with Top-Down Assembly Modeling
Recently, The TriMech Group has partnered with the Disc Golf Pro Tour to help support the growth of one of the most electric sports alongside its passionate community of athletes and fans. What better way to promote the collaboration between TriMech and Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) than by showing how to use a skeleton […]
Update and Replace Symbol Command Not Responding in SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic
Are the Update and Replace symbol commands for your SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic not responding? The issue has come up several times for our support team, where this is the case. In these instances, the only way to update or replace a symbol is to delete the existing one and insert the new symbol. We have found […]
AutoCAD vs SOLIDWORKS – Back to the Future of Design
In 1985, the year that Robert Zemeckis released his classic Back to the Future, AutoCAD’s first release was a little under two and a half years old, while SOLIDWORKS was eight years away from being founded using winnings from MIT’s Blackjack Team, which is a story at the center of the 2008 film 21. Drive your […]
SOLIDWORKS xDesign Design Changes with In-Context Relations
Very rarely does a design hit the mark on the first attempt. Making changes is a fundamental step of creating, evolving, and improving your designs and products. SOLIDWORKS xDesign makes the iterative process of making changes extremely quick by providing streamlined tools and time-saving menus. Let’s review the cam component in an assembly for the […]
Using Simulation Probes To Ensure Data Is Always Probed At Same Precise Location
When using SOLIDWORKS Simulation probes in a study, we typically want to take readings from the same location over and over regardless of the mesh or changes to the model. This is easy if a vertex already exists in the location we want to probe, but if no vertex exists in that location, our probe […]
SolidCAM ChatBot – Your Integrated AI Assistant
The SolidCAM ChatBot is an online support tool designed to help SolidCAM users quickly find answers to their questions, access documentation, and get guidance on using SolidCAM features. It is also available through a drop-down menu in SolidCAM and the SOLIDWORKS Task Pane. The SolidCAM AI ChatBot provides instant assistance on a wide range of […]
How to Access SolidCAM Support
No matter the tool, you’ll always run into something that requires you to reach out for help. Whether it’s a simple how-to question or something that requires additional investigation, TriMech and Javelin are here to help make sure you always have access to SolidCAM support. SolidCAM bridges the gap between your CAD designs and the […]
Visualize Boundary Layer and Y-Plus parameter
Ever wondered how to visualize the invisible forces shaping your designs? SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation has options to visualize the boundary layers and y-plus parameters. In the realm of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), understanding the behavior of the boundary layer and y-plus values is crucial for optimizing your designs. These parameters provide insights into the flow […]