SolidCAM HSS is designed for high-speed surface machining of localised surface areas on both prismatic and 3D parts. It is built to create smooth, controlled finishing toolpaths on selected surfaces, including difficult areas such as fillets and undercuts, without forcing the programmer to build extra boundary geometry first.
SolidCAM HSS is designed for high-speed surface machining of localised surface areas on both prismatic and 3D parts. It is built to create smooth, controlled finishing toolpaths on selected surfaces, including difficult areas such as fillets and undercuts, without forcing the programmer to build extra boundary geometry first.
SolidCAM HSS is a specialised surface machining module focused on finishing selected surfaces rather than machining an entire model with broader 3D strategies. It is intended for cases where the programmer needs tight control over exactly which surfaces are machined, especially on parts with localised features, blended forms, or difficult transitions.
This makes the module especially useful when surface quality matters and when the machining area is limited to specific faces or grouped surfaces. Instead of relying on extra construction geometry or manually created boundary curves, SolidCAM HSS allows users to select the target surfaces directly and generate a smooth finishing toolpath around those areas.
SolidCAM HSS is designed to machine selected localised surfaces on a part rather than applying a broad finishing strategy across the full model. This gives programmers more control over targeted machining areas and makes it easier to focus on the exact surfaces that need attention.
The module provides surface machining strategies that generate smooth, efficient, and gouge-free toolpaths for finishing selected surfaces. This is especially valuable when machining blended forms, fillets, and other flowing shapes where abrupt motion can affect both quality and efficiency.
One of the strengths of SolidCAM HSS is that selected surfaces can be machined without the need to define separate boundary geometry first. This simplifies programming and helps reduce the amount of manual preparation needed before machining starts.
SolidCAM HSS includes advanced linking controls for lead-ins, lead-outs, and linking moves between toolpaths. Users can extend or trim toolpaths, jump gaps and holes, and control entry and exit motion without modifying the model surfaces. Retracts can also be directed to any major plane, giving more flexibility in how the tool moves between cutting areas.
The module supports both standard and shaped tools, which expands its usefulness across a wider range of finishing requirements. SolidCAM also highlights support for tapered, lollipop, and T-slot tools when machining undercuts or difficult-to-reach geometry.
SolidCAM HSS includes gouge control for the holder, arbor, and tool. Users can also define adjoining check surfaces that must be avoided, with several retract strategies available under full user control. This is important for finishing complex areas where safe, precise tool movement is critical.
Because the module is focused on smooth finishing of chosen surfaces, it is well suited to applications where surface quality is especially important. Its flowing toolpaths and controlled linking motion help produce a cleaner finish on localised part areas.
By allowing users to select surfaces directly without creating boundary curves or extra construction geometry, SolidCAM HSS can simplify the programming workflow. This helps reduce setup effort when only specific surfaces need to be machined.
Advanced gouge control, user-controlled retract strategies, and support for undercut tools give programmers more confidence when machining difficult areas. This is especially useful on complex shapes where holder clearance and surface protection matter.
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SolidCAM HSS is used for high-speed surface machining of selected localised surfaces on prismatic and 3D parts, including difficult areas such as fillets and undercuts.
No. The module is designed so selected surfaces can be machined without the need to define extra boundaries first.
Yes. The module is specifically positioned to generate smooth, gouge-free, and optimal toolpaths for selected surface finishing.
Yes. SolidCAM HSS supports tapered, lollipop, and T-slot tools for undercuts and difficult-to-cut geometry.
It provides gouge control for the holder, arbor, and tool, and also allows adjoining check surfaces to be selected and avoided during machining.
Yes. SolidCAM HSS includes advanced linking options that allow users to control lead-ins, lead-outs, trimming, extensions, hole jumping, and retract behaviour.
If your business needs precise, high-speed finishing on selected surface areas, SolidCAM HSS provides the control needed to machine localised geometry smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Speak to Simutron to request a demo, discuss your requirements, or get a quote.
