Leveraging Our DNA to Serve
The Manufacturing Community
Since the days of Numerical Control (NC) in the mid-1970’s, long before anyone heard of CAD/CAM, we have been involved in virtually all aspects of computer aided manufacturing Since that time we have been solving some of the toughest manufacturing and automation problems for industry.
We have extensive experience with virtually every type of CNC machine tool from a wide range of machine tool builders and distribution partners. We have been serving a multitude of industries designing, programming and machining products, large and small including: molds, dies, patterns, fixtures, production parts and castings made from an endless list of hard, soft and exotic materials.
It is this experience that puts us in a uniquie position as a supplier od digital manufacturing technology to the dental community – a position of leadership.
Money Making Solutions
From Manufacturing Experts
The DNA of Manufacturing Experts
Post Processor Development & Support
AXERA Advantage: DNA Strand 1
Imagine having a supplier that could actually provide and support fully functional post processors in a timely manner.
Machining and Manufacturing
CAD/CAM Software Development & Support
AXERA Advantage: DNA Strand 3
Imagine if your support partner actually had over 40 years of extensive experience developing, supporting and training CAD/CAM software and using it in production.
Information Technology & Systems Integration
AXERA Advantage: DNA Strand 4
What if your solution partner was versed in all layers and systems within an organization – from the physical hardware to the operating systems, applications, databases, storage, servers and more.
Post Processor Development
and Support
AXERA prides itself in its experience and knowledge of manufacturing. We understand that the manufacturing solutions we provide have little value without the ability to effectively run the machine tools that do the work.
AXERA provides in-house post processor development to provide the necessary post processors for our software solutions for any machine tool/control that you may have . This service assures maximum utilization of your machine tools in the shortest possible time.
With many years of experience in the industry, our Support Team can develop and help you implement the CAD/CAM post processors necessary to meet the requirements of your company and get the most of your machine tool.
Regardless of application, our goal is to deliver a post processor for you in the shortest possible time frame that requires no editing by the operator. Our Post Processor Department has delivered hundreds of post processors and has an extensive library of post processors for applications ready for delivery to our customers.
Our Services
One of the key components in successful implementations of technology is the partner you choose to supply you with the technology and just as importantly, implement and support you in the ongoing use of the technology in your organization.
Our extensive in-house technical resources have hundreds of man years of experience putting CAD, CAM and CNC solutions to work for literally thousands of customers. This allows us to draw on a wide range of industry and systems experience while supporting you in the use of our products.
- Onsite, help desk and web-based support.
- Specialized Fast-start customer service support programs.
- Customer portal facilitating secure data exchange and providing access to updates, software modules and additional website features.
- Sophisticated software analysis tools enabling remote development and debugging of machining operations for "outside the box" applications.
- World-class training with emphasis on real-world, user-specific functionality.
- Remote and on-site machine troubleshooting and repair.
Only AXERA has all the DNA elements required to
Tackle the Toughest Manufacturing Problems
THE DNA OF SUCCESS
Sound Investment
Great Versatility
Each Partner in our portfolio is carefully selected to assure we represent market leaders with products of the highest quality. We select products whose applications provide the best value for our customers across all market segments.
Future Proof
Our Open-solutions coupled with our extensive knowledge and industry-leading support guarantees your investment will continue to pay dividends even as new materials become available and your business expands into new markets.
The Next Generation
CNC Programming Software
About HCL CAMWorks
How it Works with CAD
- Unified Workspace: You generate toolpaths and G-code without leaving your familiar CAD interface.
- Automatic Updates: Because the CAM data is parametrically linked to the native CAD model, any design alterations you make will automatically update related toolpaths—eliminating time-consuming file transfers and rework.
- Feature Recognition: Features like holes, pockets, and bosses are automatically recognized directly from the CAD geometry.
Compatibility
- SOLIDWORKS: Available as the first Certified Gold Product for Manufacturing/CAM.
- Solid Edge: Leverages synchronous technology directly within the Solid Edge interface.
- CAMWorks Solids: Includes an integrated parametric, solid modeler for users who do not already have SOLIDWORKS or Solid Edge.
Key Features
- Automatic & Interactive Feature Recognition (AFR & IFR): Instantly identifies machinable features on your CAD model and automatically applies tooling. [1, 2]
- Knowledge-Based Machining (TechDB): Uses a patented technology database that lets you store and reuse your company's best machining practices and tool definitions. [1, 2]
- Tolerance-Based Machining: Reads dimensions and tolerances directly from the CAD drawings to automatically generate machining programs.
Milling Solutions
Machine Prismatic Features
2.5 Axis Milling includes automatic roughing, finishing, thread milling, face milling and single point (drilling, boring, reaming, tapping) cycles.
Feature-Based Machining
3-Axis Milling
3 Axis Milling routines to machine complex, contoured surfaces routinely encountered in mold making and aerospace applications.
3 Axis Milling modules are built on the core fundamentals of:
- Feature-based machining - Reduces programming time by as much as 90% compared to other traditional 3 axis CAM software.
- Knowledge-based machining - Allows you to capture and reuse the best practices for various operations
- Full toolpath associativity to solid models - Automatically updates the tools paths and CAM data
- CAMWorks VoluMill™ - the ultra-high performance toolpath generator for rough milling operations.
Multi-Axis Milling
With CAMWorks Multiaxis Machining software, take advantage of 4/5 Axis machines for greater productivity and quality from your CNC Machine.
Multiple Multi-Axis modules for your requirements:*
- 3 Axis Mill with undercutting - For 3 axis machining requiring undercutting.
- 4 Axis Mill - For up to 4 axis simultaneous machining
- 5 Axis Mill - For up to 5 axis simultaneous machining
Turning & Mill/Turn Solutions
Automatic and Interactive Feature Recognition
- AFR recognizes features on native solid models or on solid parts imported via IGES, SAT, etc.
- When bar stock is used, AFR generates a cutoff feature on the opposite side of the face feature.
- CAMWorks provides an Interactive Turn Feature wizard for defining features that need to be defined for your facility’s machining requirements, such as custom OD and ID grooves
CAMWorks Mill-Turn (Live-C) Machining
- Multi-Tasking Synchronization: Synchronizes simultaneous operations across multiple turrets and spindles. It allows you to machine both sides of a part simultaneously or run independent parts in the main and sub-spindles. [1]
- Advanced Axis Support: Provides comprehensive toolpath generation for C, Y, and B-axis machining at compound angles, up to full 5-axis simultaneous milling and turning.
- Continuous B-Axis Turning: Enables tools to dynamically tilt during the cut to reach complex undercuts using a single finishing tool, optimizing cycle times and insert wear. [, 2, 3]
- Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR): Analyzes solid geometry to instantly separate turned features (like outer diameters and grooves) from live-tool milling features (such as wrapped cylindrical pockets and flats). [1, 2]
- Machine Aware Programming: Generates a true digital twin of your mill-turn machinery. This includes custom chucks, jaws, housing, and collets to simulate operations and visually check for fixtures avoidance and tool collisions. [1]
- High-Efficiency Toolpaths: Fully integrates Sandvik Coromant PrimeTurning™ for multi-directional high-speed turning, as well as VoluTurn for smooth, continuous-motion roughing that extends insert life
Wire EDM Solutions
- Searches the part for machinable features
- Identifies features
- Generates the operations
- Applies users’ preferences and settings such as wire offsets, cutting conditions, and start holes
- Creates toolpaths
- Posts the G-Code
Key Features
- Solid to G-Code Automation: The advanced Wire EDM Pro version enables "one-click" programming by auto-detecting features, generating operations, and outputting post-processed code simultaneously.
- Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR): Scans 3D models to identify machinable profiles, including complex 2-axis, variable land, and die/punch configurations.
- Land and Taper Programming: Automatically identifies and applies the correct toolpaths for parts with tapered or draft walls.
- Automatic Glue Stop Calculation: Safely tracks and computes optimal slug weight, automatically establishing glue stop (tab) sizes and locations to prevent parts from dropping unexpectedly.
- Knowledge-Based Machining (TechDB): Stores shop best practices, wire diameters, power settings, and OEM cutting conditions to automate rough, skim, and tab c uts consistently.
Advanced Nesting Solutions
Core Features:
- True Shape Nesting: Orients parts based on their exact geometry rather than treating them like rigid rectangular boxes, heavily reducing raw material waste.
- Part-in-Part Nesting: Fits smaller components inside the internal open cavities or cutouts of larger components on the same sheet.
- Full SOLIDWORKS Associativity: Links directly to your 3D design. If you modify a component's dimensions, the nested layout flags the change and updates automatically.
- Automatic Sheet Thickness Sorting: Analyzes complete assemblies containing mixed part thicknesses, automatically segregating and grouping parts to match corresponding raw material stocks.
- Grain Direction Controls: Manages directional material patterns (like wood grain or directional steel properties) by locking or favoring specific part rotation angles.
- Automatic Unfolding: Flattens folded sheet metal parts on the fly when creating a nesting job.
Verification & Simulation Solutions
Core Simulation Types:
- Standard Toolpath Simulation: Generates a standard 3D visual preview of tool paths and cutter locations (CL data). It allows programmers to check stock removal, cross-section profiles, and part deviations before posting code.
- CAMWorks Virtual Machine: Executes true G-code simulation utilizing the exact NC code sent to the physical controller. It tests subprograms, macros, and post-processor output instead of raw CAM data.
- Machine Awareness: Integrates full cinematic machine environment tracking. This visualizes the entire setup including loaded turrets, spindles, air-blast nozzles, and fixtures to catch complex machine-to-component crashes.
High-Performance Machining Solutions
CAMWorks VoluMill is an ultra-high-performance, high-speed rough milling toolpath engine. It integrates directly within CAMWorks to optimize cutting conditions, reducing machining cycle times by up to 80% and extending cutting tool life by up to 500%
Key Capabilities & Mechanics
- Constant Material Removal Rate (MRR): Unlike traditional roughing routines that use constant feed rates and risk tool breakage, VoluMill uses complex algorithms to dynamically adjust the feed rate. This maintains a uniform chip load and consistent tool engagement.
- Smooth, Tangent Toolpaths: It eliminates sharp directional changes and full-width slotting passes. By entering material smoothly from the side, utilizing a spiral ramp, or using pre-drilled holes, it minimizes spindle and machine stress.
- Full-Flute Cutting: It leverages the entire length of the cutting tool rather than just the tip. This disperses heat evenly and prevents premature, localized tool wear.
- Material Versatility: It operates with extreme efficiency in soft metals as well as challenging, hard-to-chip materials like Titanium, Stainless Steel, and Nickel-based alloys.
Tolerance-Based Machining Solutions
Tolerance-Based Machining (TBM) in HCL CAMWorks software reads and identifies tolerance data in 3D models, providing manufacturing companies the ability to automate toolpath generation and move toward paperless machining.
Moving to paperless machining can be difficult because CAD/CAM models rarely include all the information that machinists need. However, with the advent of Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) – such as dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T information – and Model Based Design (MBD), all the necessary manufacturing information can now be added directly to the 3D solid model. Tolerance Based Machining recognizes and uses this data, eliminating the cost of manual tasks involved when using 2D drawings.
Key Capabilities
- Automatic Strategy Selection: Reads MBD, DimXpert dimensions, and geometric tolerances to choose appropriate tooling sequences. For instance, a standard hole might trigger a simple drill operation, while a tight-tolerance hole automatically switches to a boring or reaming strategy.
- Machine to Mean: Automatically recalculates and programs toolpaths to the middle (mean) of asymmetric tolerances (e.g., +0.000 / -0.005). This ensures parts pass quality assurance inspections without requiring manual CAD geometry remodeling.]
- Surface Finish Integration: Identifies surface roughness annotations (like RMS ranges) on 3-axis surfaces. It then automatically adjusts stepovers and speeds to achieve the exact finish specified.
- Technology Database (TechDB) Link: Maps user-defined tolerance windows to specific, company-approved machining cycles.
Swiss Machining Machining Solutions
Swiss CNC machines are ideal for producing small, high precision parts by performing multiple milling and turning operations simultaneously.
Swiss CNC machines excel at producing small, high-precision components through simultaneous milling and turning operations. However, programming these complex machines can be challenging. HCL CAMWorks simplifies Swiss machining with a powerful, user-friendly solution designed to streamline programming and boost productivity. Swiss Machining capabilities are included in HCL CAMWorks Turning Premium and Ultimate Products.
Take the Complexity Out of Swiss Machining
Efficient Machining Strategies from CAMWorks with VoluMill Help Tomak Precision Boost its Efficiency and its Bottom Line
Boosting efficiency of mold & tool & die production
RPG Offroad utilizes CAMWorks Multi-Axis Milling solutions to boost production, shorten delivery times, and support growth
Paving the Future with CAMWorks
CAMWorks Testimonials
Golden State Innovations
Learn how HCL CAMWorks helped Golden State Innovations to improve their manufacturing process by using integrated SOLIDWORKS interface which makes CAMWorks incredibly easy to learn and use.
Poclain Hydraulics
Learn how Poclain Hydraulics saved up to 53% of programming time using CAMWorks.
NCAD Products, Inc
See how NCAD reduced cycle time with help of CAMWorks VoluMill & removes large amounts of excess material quickly and accurately.
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