HCL CAMWorks
HCL CAMWorks
CAMWorks is the industry-leading CAM software for SOLIDWORKS users, trusted by CNC programmers and machinists across aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial manufacturing to go from design to machined part faster than any other solution.
Fully embedded inside SOLIDWORKS, CAMWorks eliminates the back-and-forth between design and manufacturing. When a design changes, toolpaths update automatically without reprogramming, file transfers, or rework. With Automatic Feature Recognition and the built-in Technology Database (TechDB™), CAMWorks captures your best machining practices and applies them intelligently, cutting programming time by up to 80%.
SWYFT Solutions helps engineers and machine shops get the most out of CAMWorks. Whether you're evaluating CAM software for the first time or looking to upgrade your current setup, we'll help you find the right configuration and get running fast.
The CNC Programming Platform of Choice
CAMWorks delivers CNC programmers and machinists the power to program, simulate, and machine with confidence. The latest version allows you to generate toolpaths faster and with greater accuracy directly inside SOLIDWORKS with no file transfers or rework required. Software capabilities include Automatic Feature Recognition, knowledge-based machining through the TechDB™, and high-performance toolpath generation that reduces cycle time and extends tool life.
Program, simulate, and machine with confidence using CAMWorks. SWYFT Solutions has helped machine shops and manufacturing teams of all sizes succeed with CNC programming, toolpath optimization, and CAD/CAM integration.
CAMWorks Licensing Options
CAMWorks is available in a range of license tiers designed to match the needs of any machine shop or manufacturing team, from simple 2.5-axis milling all the way up to full 5-axis simultaneous machining and mill-turn operations.
For SOLIDWORKS users already on SOLIDWORKS Professional or SOLIDWORKS Premium subscriptions, SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard is included at no additional cost, making it an easy entry point into integrated CAM. From there, CAMWorks Standard, Milling Professional, Turning Professional, and Premium packages add progressively more capability. These packages include advanced 3-axis strategies, rotary milling, sub-spindle support, and simultaneous 4 and 5-axis machining.
On the delivery side, CAMWorks licenses are available as a node-locked license tied to a single machine, or as a floating network license that multiple users can share across a server, giving larger teams the flexibility to maximize their investment.
As with SOLIDWORKS, CAMWorks is sold exclusively through certified resellers and referral partners. SWYFT Solutions can help you evaluate which package fits your current workflow and machine capabilities, and ensure you're not paying for functionality you don't need or missing out on tools that would save you time on the floor.
How Much Does CAMWorks Cost?
CAMWorks pricing depends on the package level, license type, and whether you're purchasing a perpetual license or an annual subscription. Because it's sold exclusively through certified resellers, you won't find a fixed price listed online, but here's what to expect.
If you already have SOLIDWORKS on subscription, SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard is included at no additional cost, making it the lowest-friction entry point into integrated CNC programming.
For shops that need more capability, CAMWorks bundle pricing starts around $3,000 for the Standard tier and scales up from there based on the milling and turning functionality you need. CAMWorks Premium, the top-tier package with full 5-axis simultaneous machining, runs in the range of $14,000 for a perpetual license, with annual maintenance on top of that.
It's also worth factoring in post-processor costs, which are typically priced per machine, as well as your SOLIDWORKS subscription if you don't already have one. For teams running multiple seats, floating network licenses can help reduce per-seat costs by sharing access across users.
SWYFT Solutions will walk you through the options, provide an accurate quote for your specific setup, and make sure you're investing in the right configuration from day one. Contact us to get started.
What CAMWorks Tiers Are Available?
CAMWorks Standard Bundle
CAMWorks Standard is the ideal starting point for SOLIDWORKS users ready to move beyond basic CAM. As a SOLIDWORKS Certified Gold Partner product, it runs fully inside the SOLIDWORKS environment and delivers everything included in SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional giving machine shops a smarter, faster path from design to finished part.
Ideal for Manufacturers Who Want:
Fully integrated CAM software inside SOLIDWORKS
2.5-axis CNC milling programming
3 + 2 positional milling capabilities
Rotary milling support
CAMWorks Milling Professional Bundle
CAMWorks Milling Professional is the most powerful 3-axis CNC programming solution built for SOLIDWORKS. Designed for shops that demand speed and precision, it combines advanced rough milling with rest machining and VoluMill high-speed toolpaths that dramatically reduce cycle time and extend tool life. A full suite of finishing strategies, including Z-level waterline, constant step-over, pencil milling, and 3D surface engraving, gives programmers complete control over complex part geometry.
Ideal for Manufacturers Who Want:
Advanced 3-axis CNC milling inside SOLIDWORKS
High-speed machining with VoluMill toolpaths
Reduced cycle time and improved tool life
Complex surface finishing strategies for precision parts
CAMWorks Turning Professional Bundle
CAMWorks Turning Professional is built for shops running advanced turning centers and mill-turn equipment. It delivers a complete CNC programming environment for complex lathe and multi-axis turning operations, with Sync Manager enabling simultaneous machining across multiple spindles. Virtual Machine Standard provides full machine simulation with collision detection, so you can prove out programs before they ever reach the floor.
Ideal for Manufacturers Who Want:
Advanced turning and mill-turn CNC programming
Multi-axis turning up to 11-axis
Sub-spindle and simultaneous machining support
Full G-code machine simulation with collision detection
CAMWorks Premium Bundle
CAMWorks Premium is the most complete CAM software solution available for SOLIDWORKS users. Combining the full capability of both Milling Professional and Turning Professional into a single package, Premium adds true 4 and 5-axis simultaneous milling, making it the go-to choice for manufacturers tackling the most complex parts across aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. One package. Every operation. Zero compromises.
Ideal for Manufacturers Who Want:
Comprehensive CAM software for milling and turning in one package
4 and 5-axis simultaneous multi-axis machining
Mill-turn and multi-function machining up to 11-axis
Sub-spindle programming and simultaneous operations
Full G-code machine simulation with collision detection
FAQs about CAMWorks
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CAMWorks is a professional CNC programming software fully integrated inside SOLIDWORKS. Unlike standalone CAM systems that require you to import and export files between design and manufacturing, CAMWorks lives inside your existing SOLIDWORKS environment, meaning your CAD model and CAM toolpaths exist in a single file. When a design changes, toolpaths update automatically, eliminating the manual rework that slows most shops down.
CAMWorks uses Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR) to identify machinable features directly from your 3D model, and its built-in Technology Database (TechDB™) captures and reuses your best machining practices across programs. The result is faster CNC programming, fewer errors, shorter cycle times, and more consistent output, whether you're running a 3-axis mill or a full 5-axis machining center.
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CAMWorks pricing varies based on the package level, license type, and your specific machine configuration. SOLIDWORKS users already on subscription have access to SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard at no additional cost. From there, CAMWorks bundle pricing starts around $3,000 for the Standard package and scales up based on the milling and turning capabilities you need. CAMWorks Premium, the top-tier package with full 5-axis simultaneous machining, is priced in the range of $14,000 for a perpetual license with annual maintenance costs on top.
Post-processor costs are typically priced per machine and should be factored into your total investment. Like SOLIDWORKS, CAMWorks is sold exclusively through certified resellers. Contact SWYFT Solutions for a quote tailored to your machines, your team size, and the package that fits your workflow.
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CAMWorks runs as a fully embedded module inside SOLIDWORKS, so there is no new environment to learn from scratch. From your existing 3D CAD model, CAMWorks automatically recognizes machinable features, suggests operations and toolpaths based on your TechDB™ settings, and generates the G-code your CNC machines need to cut the part.
CAMWorks supports 2.5-axis milling, 3-axis and 5-axis milling, turning, mill-turn, rotary milling, wire EDM, and high-speed machining via VoluMill. It works with native SOLIDWORKS files as well as imported formats like STEP and IGES. For new users, CAMWorks includes self-paced tutorials and SWYFT Solutions offers hands-on training to get your team up and running quickly.
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SWYFT Solutions specializes in both SOLIDWORKS and CAMWorks, giving us a clear understanding of the full design-to-manufacturing workflow. We help you identify the right package, configure your system correctly, and provide ongoing support as your needs grow.
Contact us today to request a demo, get a quote, or find the CAMWorks bundle that fits your operation.
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