In January 2007, Tianjin University decided for the combined “SolidWorks+SolidCAM” solution and ordered 30 educational packages. The network licenses will be used for the training in the class-rooms and laboratories to demonstrate the process of toolpath creation with SolidCAM based on the 3D CAD mainstream platform SolidWorks.
“We are happy that SolidCAM will now play a major role in the class training. This powerful software enables students to understand well the toolpath creation processes of CNC machining in-cluding 3D mill and turning on solid model”, said Mr. Taiyong Wang, Professor of Mechanical Engineering Institute and the head of Mechanical-electronic center. “Especially the single-window integration with SolidWorks and the ease-of-use are welcomed by our students’, added Ms. Li, Associate Professor of the institute.
The CAD/CAM solution was sold by Tianjin Qichen Company, a reseller of SolidWorks and SolidCAM. “This is just a beginning”, expressed Francis Wang, Sales director of Qichen Company. “Once the Mechanical Engineering Institute has gathered some experience with the first CAD/CAM courses, we will certainly provide more licenses to be used in other classes”.
About SolidCAMFounded in 1984 by its Managing Director Dr. Emil Somekh, SolidCAM provides manufacturing customers with a full suite of CAM software modules for 2.5D and 3D milling, high speed machining, multi-sided indexial 4/5 axes milling, simultaneous 5 axes milling, turning, turn-mills up to 5-axes and WireEDM. SolidCAM is a SolidWorks Certified Gold Product and provides seam-less, single-window integration and full associativity with SolidWorks software including parts, assemblies and configurations. Today, SolidCAM has more than 11,000 seats installed in industry and education. SolidCAM is sold by a worldwide reseller network in 40 countries. SolidCAM has been on a very rapid growth path since it implemented the SolidWorks integration strategy. In the CIMdata NC Software Market Assessment Report, CIMdata named SolidCAM as the worldwide fastest growing CAM vendor in 2003, 2004 and 2005 with revenue growth rates of +39.4 percent, +51.1 percent and +40%.
Tianjin University
Workshop of the Mechanical Engineering Institute
Classroom for CAD/CAM courses
