This document discusses how to define a machine for a setup in SolidWorks CAM. It explains that the first step is to enable the SolidWorks CAM add-in. It then describes how to open a part model and select "Define Machine" in the command manager or feature tree to start defining the machine. It also discusses how to customize machine data by launching the Technology Database and either modifying an existing machine or creating a new one by copying an existing one and defining parameters.

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~Integrate Design and Manufacturing
Ajay Kumar R
Application Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Expert
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 “Machine Setup” is the foremost process to do CAM operation for Parts/Assembly.
 Go to Standard Tool Bar Add-Ins SolidWorks CAM Enable Add-in
[SolidWorks CAM must be Installed So that you have in Add-in]
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How to Define Machine for a Setup?-SolidWorks CAM
 After Enabling Add-In SolidWorks CAM
 Open Part Model “Bar Plate-SW CAM.sldprt”
[Find the File attached along this Blog]
 Command Manager SolidWorks CAM Tab
 Click “Define Machine” in Command Manager (or)
 Go to SolidWorks CAM Feature Tree Click “Define Machine”
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 What if I have my own Machine Data? Where & How to Customize it?
How to Define Machine for a Setup?-SolidWorks CAM
~SolidWorks CAM Technology Database is the intelligence of Machining Automation.
~MS SQLite is the background server helps for Technology Database in SolidWorks CAM.
 To bring our Own Machine Data into SolidWorks CAM,
 Go to SolidWorks CAM Tab Technology Database (or)
 C:Program FilesSOLIDWORKS CorpSOLIDWORKS CAMTechDBApp Click and Launch it.
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 What if I have my own Machine Data? Where & How to Customize it?
~Once Launching Technology Database Separate Database Window will get open
~In Home /Startup Screen
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 What if I have my own Machine Data? Where & How to Customize it?
~Click on any of the pre defined Machines Display will switch to Separate Machine Window
~To create a New Machine Click COPY TAB New Machine will be created
~Then Set the UNITS and start defining the Parameters which is required to Build the New One like,
Machine Name
Machine ID
Post Processor
Specifications
Spindle Parameters
Setup Details etc
~Finally Save the Machine
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