CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM

Integrated CAM System for a Range of Applications

The newest addition to the company’s range of CAM solutions is Delcam for SolidWorks, which is said to extend the company’s ability to offer a CAM system to machine a range of materials and components on equipment such as simple lathes and mills to complex five-axis and turn-mill machines.

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Automation

Enhanced Solids-Based Programming Package

The company’s CAMWorks 2011 version of its solid-based CNC programming package provides new capabilities including enhanced automation, improved knowledge-based machining information and smarter tool paths.

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CAD/CAM

CAM System Features Improved Graphic Displays

New to the Esprit 2011 CAM software package are a series of analysis tools—the Zebra, Porcupine, Heat Map and Toolpath Analysis commands—that provide graphic displays for the inspection of solid models and ease in programming.

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CAD/CAM

CAM System Programs Safe Toolpaths

Delcam’s PowerMILL 2011 CAM system for five-axis and high-speed machining is said to ease the programming safe tool paths with stock-model-engagement options that protect both the cutting tool and the machine from excessive loading.

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CAD/CAM

Export Software for SolidWorks

MecSoft Corporation’s VisualXPORT for SolidWorks is a direct plug-in for SolidWorks that enables users to export their parts in VisualMILL formatted files (.vcp).

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CAD/CAM

Enhanced Software Reduces Development Time

Enhancements to Vericut 7.1 CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software from CGTech are designed to reduce the time required for manufacturing engineers to develop, analyze, inspect and document the CNC programming and machining process.

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CAD/CAM

Enhancements to CAD/CAM Software

Mastercam X5’s 3D surface, high speed OptiRough toolpath technique is designed to remove large amounts of material quickly using its dynamic milling motion.

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CAD/CAM

Analysis Tools Enhance Software

The ESPRIT 2011 CAM software features system-wide enhancements and new analysis tools designed for milling, turning, wire EDM, multitasking, turn-mill, three-axis, five-axis and high speed machining applications.

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CAD/CAM

Parallel Computing Algorithms Improve Calculation Speed

Suited for the moldmaking industry, version 21 of Sescoi’s WorkNC CADCAM software features parallel computing algorithms for improved calculation speed.

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CAD/CAM

Five-Axis Programming and Simulation

Open Mind Technologies’ hyperMILL 2011 includes the hyperMAXX high-performance roughing module, which is designed to save time during roughing operations.

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