Working to integrate our SolidWorks models with the current cam system we are using Esprit. We had been using XT files to transfer the solid model data. We would like to use the actual solid models instead of translating files. We follow our manufacturing process to create our models. We have a shaft that is friction welded and so is an assembly that we then apply revolved cuts to. It appears Esprit when importing an assembly does not show the cuts only the rough stock that is cut. We had tried many different ways of import with no luck. Is there a way to get Esprit to recognize the cuts in the assembly? If not are there other cam packages that interface with SolidWorks and will recognize the cut paths in an assembly? We do not want to save any auxillary files for machining. One file to control for revision is key.

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DP Technology ESPRIT. ESPRIT is an excellent and efficient software for designing and simulating machining operations. It also has the ability to import and work on CAD files. ESPRIT is in fact a CAD / CAM tool that has an open architecture and is compatible with most industry standards. This can happen when users purchase new ESPRIT functions or when an upgrade of ESPRIT is installed. Before you begin, you will need your Customer Code and Serial Number. This information is provided on the ESPRIT DVD case and on the splash screen when you run ESPRIT. You must be connected to the Internet to update your ESPRIT license.

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