Hole Feature Model

SolidCAM analyzes the Solid model in order to recognize all the Hole features. A Hole Feature recognized by SolidCAM consists of a number of Hole Feature segments. Each Hole Feature Segment is composed of one or more faces. The Type of Hole Segment depends on the Face Surface Type.


Hole Feature segment composed from several faces	Hole Feature segment composed from one face

Types of Hole Segments:

SolidCAM recognizes holes with thread created by SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard. The thread is an optional property of the Cylindrical Hole Feature segment.

SolidCAM determines the total Depth, Hole Upper Plane and Direction of each Hole Feature.

SolidCAM determines the geometry parameters of each Hole Feature segment.

The Upper plane of the Hole Feature is the upper Z-level of the hole determined in compliance with the SOLIDWORKS Part origin.