HCL CAM Software Update Adds Swiss-Type Functionality

Source: HCL

HCLSoftware announces the release of Swiss machining functionality in CAMWorks 2026, providing advanced automation and precision for Swiss-style CNC machines.

Programming Swiss-style CNC machines machines has traditionally been complex and time intensive, the company says. HCL CAMWorks addresses these challenges with an integrated, automated and user-friendly solution designed to streamline Swiss machining workflows.

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HCL CAMWorks 2026 offers flexibility as a fully integrated CAD/CAM solution or as a standalone CAM system. Full integration with industry-leading CAD systems — including SolidWorks, 3DExperience SolidWorks and Solid Edge — provides seamless workflows because the CAD and CAM data for part files are saved in a single file, ensuring that toolpaths update automatically when design changes occur.

HCL CAMWorks 2026 gives users the ability to program Swiss-types with synchronization of a variety of CNC machine components, including main spindles and subspindles, gang slides, turrets, tool posts and B-axis rotary attachments.

For efficient machining of long parts, HCL CAMWorks provides a segmentation manager that allows user-defined part segments with various lengths and supports overlap for machining options, such as threads and surface finishing. Once the split planes are defined, tool paths can be split with one click, and the operations and tool paths will update automatically if the segments are changed.

Efficient machining is confirmed with true G-code simulation and machine aware programming in HCL CAMWorks. Machine aware programming provides programming on a digital twin of the Swiss machine, reducing errors and improving setup accuracy. The software features G-code simulation to validate part programs, eliminate the need for dry runs and prevent collisions.