HCL CAMWorks 2026 CNC programming solution has launched, adding new Swiss Machining capability, AI powered automation along with new features to reduce programming time, cut machining cycles, and extend tool life.
Swiss CNC machines excel at producing small, high-precision components through simultaneous milling and turning operations. However, programming these complex machines can be challenging. HCL CAMWorks says it has simplified this process with a powerful new solution designed to streamline programming and boost productivity.
Available in its Turning Premium and Ultimate products, HCL CAMWorks 2026 supports industry-standard Swiss machine types and configurations – including main and sub-spindle, gang slide, turret, end working and back working tool posts.
Offering ‘True G-code’ simulation with Virtual Machine, it can prove out part programs, eliminate dry runs, avoid collisions and help extend machine life. An innovative segmentation manager for Swiss Machining adds automation for long parts machining where features must be divided into smaller toolpaths.
User-defined part segments for machining can be of various lengths. Once split planes are defined, toolpaths can be split with one click, and operations and toolpaths will update automatically if segments are changed. This helps supports overlap when machining, such as threads or surface finishing.
The HCL CAMWorks 2026 release also sees enhanced folders for data management within all CAMWorks products. Users can create and name folders to easily organise data in tree views. Machine configurations can be transferred between different TechDBs without needing to share the entire TechDB, helping simplify the process of setting up new workstations, standardising machine definitions and sharing configurations among users.
Machine kinematics for 3 and 4 axis milling machines, 2 and 4 axis turn, mill/turn, and Swiss-style machines can now be displayed during Toolpath Simulation, and supported directly in Solidworks and CAMWorks, without requiring additional plug-ins.
HCL CAMWorks 2026 is fully integrated with Solidworks, 3DExperience Solidworks and Siemens Solid Edge, while remaining available as standalone CAM system as well.
