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Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS places Mastercam machining and verification around the active SOLIDWORKS model for programmers who want CAD revisions and CAM operations in the same part context.
MasterCAM for SolidWorks: Versions and Prices
| Version & Compatibility | Price |
|---|---|
| MasterCAM 2023 (for SolidWorks 2012-2022) | |
| MasterCAM 2022 (for SolidWorks 2010-2022) | |
| MasterCAM 2020 (for SolidWorks 2010-2019) | |
| MasterCAM 2019 (for SolidWorks 2010-2018) |
The SOLIDWORKS model remains the machining source
Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS creates milling, turning, and multiaxis work around SOLIDWORKS geometry without a separate neutral-file handoff. Toolpaths, stock, fixtures, and verification stay associated with the part context, so an engineering revision can be evaluated against the existing machining plan rather than imported as an unrelated model.
Associativity does not make every edit safe. A changed face, feature identity, or setup reference may require reselection or regeneration. The practical gain is traceable CAM intent and fewer duplicate model copies, not the removal of programmer review.
The release range moves from tooling refinement to new motion
| Offered release | Milestone | Workflow consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Mastercam 2019 | Expanded 3D tooling, Accelerated Finishing, CAD-for-CAM preparation, and turning and Mill-Turn refinements. | A mature baseline for model preparation and modern finishing-tool geometry. |
| Mastercam 2020 | Adds broader 2D-to-multiaxis automation, improved machine configuration, 3D tooling, and more realistic simulation. | Programming and verification gain a more connected setup model. |
| Mastercam 2022 | Introduces mesh creation and editing, Unified Multiaxis work, wider Dynamic OptiRough access, and steady-rest support in Mill-Turn. | Scanned or mesh-heavy input and consolidated multiaxis programming become easier to keep in one workflow. |
| Mastercam 2023 | Adds B-Axis Contour Turning and stock-aware undercut handling in selected roughing paths. | Choose it for rotary contour turning or the newest offered Windows and motion branch. |
Windows support narrows at both ends of the range
| Windows version | Eligible offered releases | Intersection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 64-bit | Mastercam 2023 | Mastercam 2023 is the first offered release with full Windows 11 support; pair it with SOLIDWORKS 2022 SP2 in the listed host range. |
| Windows 10 64-bit | Mastercam 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 | Each offered add-in has at least one eligible SOLIDWORKS host on Windows 10. |
| Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 SP1, 64-bit | Mastercam 2019, 2020, 2022 | Mastercam 2022 is the last Mastercam generation available on Windows 7 and 8.1; the SOLIDWORKS host must also support the selected OS. |
The post and machine definition finish the path to NC code
Toolpath verification proves the programmed motion in the CAM model; the post processor converts that motion for a specific controller and machine configuration. Use the post and machine definition that match the target equipment, then prove the posted result through the shop's established simulation and first-run procedure. A generic post is not a substitute for controller-specific output.