Major enhancements have been added in the simultaneous 5-axis Machining module. Besides new sub operations for Electrode, Cavity and Turbine blade Machining, the new version features an automated 5-axis Drill operation, that accelerates the drilling of “Swiss cheese” type of parts. Mold makers, that have to drill hundreds of holes from various directions into their part, will benefit significantly by this new feature.
With the new version, SolidCAM will also introduce the new revolutionary cutting technology "iMachining". iMachining includes two cornerstones: Intelligent Morphing Spiral Toolpath for constant contact Machining and a Technology Wizard that drives the toolpath. By producing an optimal combination of toolpaths and cutting conditions, iMachining enables cutting through the material with much higher feed rates and larger cut depths. iMachining results in dramatically higher metal removal rates while prolonging tool life.
Wolfgang Mueller, Vice President Sales Europe, states: “The “Machine tool world exhibition” EMO is for us one of the most important trade shows in Europe, as it merges all elements of metal cutting like machine tools, cutter tools, components and CAD/CAM software under one roof. SolidCAM acts as the bridge between standard 3D design systems like SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor and the machine tools, that actually convert the 3D computer models into real parts. The timing for the EMO show is perfect, as after a deep recession the manufacturing industry is gaining momentum again and the leading economic indicators show signs of recovery in most of the European countries.”
Visit SolidCAM at EMO show in Milano, Oct, 5 to 10 Hall 9, Booth A03
About SolidCAM Founded in 1984 by its Managing Director Dr. Emil Somekh, SolidCAM provides manufacturing customers with a full powerful suite of CAM software modules for 2.5D and 3D Milling, High-Speed Machining, Multi-sided Indexial 4/5 axes Milling, Simultaneous 5 axes Milling, Turning, Turn-Mill up to 5-axes and WireEDM. SolidCAM is the leader in integrated CAM and provides the highest level of CAD integration, with seamless, single-window integration and full associativity to SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor. The integration ensures the automatic update of tool paths for CAD revisions. SolidCAM powers up the user’s CAD system into the best integrated CAD/CAM solution. SolidCAM has today more than 13,500 seats installed. The company has been on a very rapid growth path since it implemented its CAD integration strategy. SolidCAM is sold by a worldwide reseller network in 46 countries.
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Toolbox for 2.5D operations
5-axis drilling with SolidCAM 2010
iMachining toolpath
