Beginner Tutorials
CAM Works Technology Database
Starting with an overview of the TechDB’s purpose, this video walks viewers through how the Technology Database underpins automated toolpath generation in SOLIDWORKS CAM and CAMWorks. It explains how users can access the database, switch between metric and imperial units, and create or edit tools, holders, machines, strategies, and feeds and speeds. The demonstration highlights copying and modifying existing tools, building tool cribs, defining machine parameters, and applying feature‑based strategies. By showcasing how strategies can be built directly from CAM operations, the video emphasises improving workflow efficiency and maintaining consistency across a shared manufacturing environment.