MachineWorks v8.6 Released

MachineWorks is leading toolkit for CNC simulation and verification

MachineWorks Ltd has announced the release of MachineWorks 8.6.

Toolpath solid (gold) created by merging several five-axis swept volumes.

Highlights include:

  • Toolpath solids – a single solid representing the swept volume of a tool for an entire toolpath, or portion of it
  • Computation of the end-position engagement surface, for cutting force analysis
  • Improved support for U-axis machining with d’Andrea tool heads
  • Improved support for broaching operations
  • Support for a wider range of eccentric turning operations
  • Snapshot / bookmark support in MachineWorks’ tri-dexel engine
  • Transparency for design part comparison in Rapidcut
  • Support for region highlighting in MachineWorks’ lightweight web client
  • Support for additive simulation in the application framework and full machine simulation libraries
  • Hard clash tolerances in sheet metal bending

Find out more about features of MachineWorks 8.6 on the new MachineWorks’ blog.


MachineWorks Ltd has been providing advanced 3D software engines to manufacturers and engineering software developers since 1994. For more information, visit machineworks.com.