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High Speed Machining
The ability to machine components in the shortest possible time is an issue of ever increasing importance. Any development in engineering which can give faster delivery, and at the same time improve quality, must, therefore be given serious consideration by the toolmaker.
For many years Delcam has been at the leading edge in the development of High Speed Machining (HSM) strategies. These use a combination of techniques to ensure rapid delivery of high quality machined components. There are many elements to efficient High Speed Machining including; the cutting tool, the CNC machine, the material being cut not to mention the use of a high quality CAM system.
Modern developments in cutting tool technology have led to a revolution in the way CNC programmers now tackle jobs. These specialist tools have totally different cutting characteristics to traditional tooling. Whereas traditional programming methods would consider machining a component from the top down, modern HSM tooling can sometimes prefer to cut from the bottom up.
PowerMILL leads the way with it's unique approaches to efficient area clearance. The main requirements of these machining strategies are to keep the load on the cutter as consistent as possible and to minimise any sudden changes in the cutting direction. One of the basic changes in strategy needed to achieve these conditions is the use of offset machining for roughing rather than the traditional raster approach.
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Free-form Geometry Creation
Whether you start with imported geometry or need to create your own geometry, GibbsCAM Production Milling's free-from geometry capabilities provide a powerful means to create and edit geometry for machining. GibbsCAM's graphical user interface infers what operations you want to perform based on the elements selection dramatically streamlining interactions with the system. Auto-chaining eliminates the need to continually stop the work flow to trim and connect geometry.
Graphical Tool Definition
GibbsCAM Production Milling's graphical user interface to define tools shows the user key dimensions to allow easy and error free tooling creation. The system supports a wide variety of predefined tool types as well as user-defined form tools.
Multi-Process Programming
GibbsCAM Production Milling allows you to select geometry once and to apply multiple machining operations, such as a series of rough, semi-rough, finish passes, to it all at one time. The resulting processes are associated to each other as well as the original geometry allowing updates to be easily accommodated.
Knowledge-Based Programming
GibbsCAM Production Milling allows processes (including Multi-Process Processes) and associated tooling to be saved and re-used between programs. A knowledge base library of process/tooling can be developed from a shop's best machining practices improving programming efficiency, program consistency and part quality.
Full 2/2.5-Axis Programming
GibbsCAM Production Milling provides a full range of functionality for defining processes for efficiently machining 2- and 2.5-axis parts from geometry.
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WorkNC is the high-performance and user-friendly CAM/CAD system for machining complex jobs. It enhances machine-shop competitiveness to levels of unprecedented efficiency by substantially reducing programming, machining and finishing times. WorkNC is the reliable CAM/CAD standard for 2 thru to 5-axis NC toolpath generation capability in all of the world’s tool-making regions.
The automatic WorkNC features assure fewer errors than more tediously interactive systems. The machinist can learn the software in just a few days. WorkNC is the closest thing to “single button CAM” - the machinist needn’t thinking about preparing cutter paths until the job is set on the milling machine.
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VX Machinist provides a complete overview of the entire manufacturing process associated with a product design. The included CAM modules are not 3rd party solutions or external modules; they are seamlessly integrated with the hybrid modeling kernel and take full advantage of its characteristics. QuickMill offers dramatic speed and tool path improvements for mold and die machining applications - yet has exceptional ease of use to minimize training and support. VX supports a full range of material handling and cutting techniques to allow complex milling in 3D. The 2 Axis milling Tactic provides a rich set of tool paths for rough stock removal and surface finishing. It also provides the means for the operator to make holes or cut access holes with drills or mill tools. 3 Axis milling provides several families of tool paths based on different algorithms for positioning the tool. Because of VX's ability to maintain complete associativity and synchronization with the 3D product model the manufacturing information can be updated directly from the design data. Process definition and NC programming can begin sooner and design changes are much easier to accommodate. The result is increased productivity and improved quality.
Features and benefits:
VX QuickMilling
Hybrid solid and surfaces modeling kernel.
Entry level solid and surface modeling.
Powerful layout, drafting and detailing.
Model healing.
Industry standard CAD formats support.
2½ and 3 axis milling.
Automatic hole making.
Machine works verification.
ASCII CL or G-code output.
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FeatureCAM, developed by Delcam, is a suite of CAD/CAM software which combines cutting edge technology with ease of use.
FeatureCAM automates machining and minimizes programming times for parts on mills, lathes and wire EDM.
What makes FeatureCAM different?
Feature-Based Technology to Streamline Programming
With FeatureCAM, you:
- Draw or import your part
- Identify part components as features (holes, pockets, surface milling, etc.)
- Click simulation
- You are done! NC Code is generated!
Knowledge-Based Technology to Increase Productivity
FeatureCAM automatically:
- Selects Tools
- Calculates Feeds and Speeds, including Stepovers and Depth of Cut
- Determines Roughing and Finishing Operations
- Generates Toolpaths and NC Code
- You can change any of the automatically selected machining suggestions.
Added Value at No Additional Charge
FeatureCAM includes:
- Shared Network Databases for Tools and Feeds and Speeds
- Post Processor Library with 350+ Posts, with the Ability to
Create Custom Posts or Edit Existing Posts
- Feed Rate Optimization
- Application Programming Interface (API) for Macro
Creation and Program Customizations
- Job Quoting Tools
- Integrated 3D Simulation Package
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Rotary Milling increases the productivity of GibbsCAM Production Milling with support for continuous rotary machining. Readily program rotary contouring, pocketing, threading, and engraving as wrapped tool path with continuous rotary motion. Capabilities also include face and OD milling for mill/turn and multi-task machines.
An ideal choice for threading, engraving and the machining of parts defined with flat geometry, such as roller dies or tool centerline grooves, Rotary Milling works best for parts which can be made with the tool on centerline. CNC Polar and Cylindrical Interpolation output is supported to produce optimal multi-revolution output on a single G-code line.
Wrap any shape or text around a cylindrical part via rotary axis interpolation. Start with flat geometry or text and then wrap it around a defined diameter or switch to radial mode to create geometry directly in its wrapped position. Rotary Milling works great for repeated patterns. Simply define the initial pattern and then enter the number of times to reproduce it around the diameter.
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Free-form Geometry Creation
Whether you start with imported geometry or need to create your own geometry, GibbsCAM Production Milling's free-from geometry capabilities provide a powerful means to create and edit geometry for machining. GibbsCAM's graphical user interface infers what operations you want to perform based on the elements selection dramatically streamlining interactions with the system. Auto-chaining eliminates the need to continually stop the work flow to trim and connect geometry.
Graphical Tool Definition
GibbsCAM Production Milling's graphical user interface to define tools shows the user key dimensions to allow easy and error free tooling creation. The system supports a wide variety of predefined tool types as well as user-defined form tools.
Multi-Process Programming
GibbsCAM Production Milling allows you to select geometry once and to apply multiple machining operations, such as a series of rough, semi-rough, finish passes, to it all at one time. The resulting processes are associated to each other as well as the original geometry allowing updates to be easily accommodated.
Knowledge-Based Programming
GibbsCAM Production Milling allows processes (including Multi-Process Processes) and associated tooling to be saved and re-used between programs. A knowledge base library of process/tooling can be developed from a shop's best machining practices improving programming efficiency, program consistency and part quality.
Full 2/2.5-Axis Programming
GibbsCAM Production Milling provides a full range of functionality for defining processes for efficiently machining 2- and 2.5-axis parts from geometry.
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ESPRIT SolidMill Production adds 5-axis machining capability to ESPRIT's milling cycles. Programmers can use multiple fixture offset with local or global work coordinates to machine any part face, using any ESPRIT machining cycle. ESPRIT's 5-axis indexing supports any combination of rotary tables and tilting heads to orient the part, then machines with 2 1/2 and 3-axis operations using one or more ESPRIT cycles.
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Machine Complex Free-Form Shapes with Ease
ESPRIT's NURBS-based machining engine handles fabricating difficult free-form shapes with ease. Specifically designed to address the 3D challenges in the mold, die, and toolmaking markets, ESPRIT provides you with a powerful set of tools and machining cycles for free-form roughing, Z-level machining, finishing, and re-machining in 3-axis or 5-axis.
5-axis Free-Form Machining
Machining complex 3D parts in a single setup is easy with the powerful ESPRIT CAM system. ESPRIT streamlines programming and provides dynamic onscreen program verification, eliminating the need for expensive machine-tool dry runs. For 5-axis finishing, ESPRIT gives you a full range of options, including planar, normal, transitional, parametric, and offset styles. Program your 3D 5-axis machine cycles with ESPRIT and benefit from the superior surface quality, part accuracy, and material removal rates provided by today's multi-axis machine tools.
High-Speed Machining
ESPRIT's high-speed machining (HSM) functionality is built into all its machining cycles allowing you to cut hardened materials in minimal time while maintaining constant loads on cutting tools utilizing the smooth, continuous movements so critical in 3D HSM. Your choices include sharp corner smoothing, loop-style bridge movements, ramp and helical entry into material, spiral-style cutting with constant overlaps, tangency entry, and constant Z-level cutting. HSM optimization for NURBS, spline-curve and arc-optimized G-code output is built into ESPRIT's universal post processor.
Z-Level Machining
ESPRIT's Z-level machining cycle automatically maintains constant loads on cutting tools for smooth, continuous high-speed toolpaths. When creating a Z-level finishing operation you have the option to machine the entire part or selectively machine only vertical or horizontal areas. When machining the entire part you can choose to cut the vertical and horizontal areas with different tools and use both roughing and finishing options.
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Most CAM systems are either designed for 2D or 3D machining. hyperFACT®, however, provides you with both options in a single program. This means hyperFACT® provides you the flexibility you need to handle a broad spectrum of manufacturing processes. Furthermore, this high-performance CAM solution supports clamping cubes and multi-axis machining.
The most important features and machining strategies offered by hyperFACT® include:
- 2D cycles
- 3D cycles
- Multi-axis machining
- Clamp positioning
- Automatic feature recognition
- PLAYBACK MILLING
- HSC options
- Feature recognition
- Drilling cycles
- Program part repetition
- Automatic collision check
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PartMaker Mill gives you what you really need from a CAM system - the ease of use to program your parts quickly with the power and flexibility to handle even the toughest jobs. PartMaker applies a Knowledge Based Machining approach to capture your shop specific knowledge about feeds and speeds, tooling and repetitive processes to speed programming. PartMaker's Windows developed user interface has easy to follow graphics to guide you through every step of programming a part.
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Fast efficient bulk material removal is essential to efficient NC programming. Mastercam gives you a variety of techniques to rough all your parts.
Rough cut multiple surfaces, solid models, or a combination of both.
Rough cut with constant Z contours or pockets.
Constant Z rough rest milling (remachining) identifies and machines areas that need to be machined with a smaller tool.
Automatic facing and critical depth recognition ensure that flat surfaces between Z cuts won't be left with too much stock during rough machining.
Automatically align all your roughing plunge points, making it easier to pre-drill those spots for production machining.
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Benefit Highlights
Efficient Post-Processor and Machine Model Development
The machine tool and controller data for both Virtual Machine and CAM-POST are stored and managed in the same database. This eliminates the error-prone and time-consuming alternative of entering the same data twice when using a non-integrated solution.
Cost-Effective NC Tape Proofing
Virtual Machine detects and corrects collisions between machine components, in real-time, during post-processing. As a result, Virtual Machine reduces scrap materials and minimizes tool replacements while increasing machine utilization and improving part quality.
Leverage Existing Technology
Virtual Machine works with existing NC post-processors generated by NC manufacturing experts utilizing CAM-POST. Subsequently, existing post-processors can be tested for errors and updated automatically within a single user interface.
Shortened Learning Curve for CAM-POST Users
Virtual Machine is integrated within the CAM-POST user interface; thereby, eliminating the need to learn two different products or applications. In addition, there is no need to learn a new CAD system, simply import the machine model geometry from any current CAD solution.
Machine Tool Motion Inspection
Virtual Machine may be synchronized with CAM-POST's interface at any collision or over-travel error; thereby, allowing the NC programmer to graphically examine the part program and tape output precisely where the problem occurred. With this powerful tool, errors that could have damaged the part, tool and fixture can be eliminated.
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GibbsCAM SolidSurfacer
GibbsCAM SolidSurfacer provides higher-level surface and solid modeling capabilities. Advanced functionality to machine surfaces and solids is also included. GibbsCAM's intuitive graphical user interface allows complex surface and solid functions to be easy to use. Using SolidSurfacer, you can address the demanding surface and solid modeling and machining requirements for complex mold, tool and die work.
3-Axis Multi-Surface Machining
Today's parts include a variety of forms and surfaces. Applying toolpath across multiple surfaces or over an entire solid is a key machining capability in addition to pocketing and profiling. SolidSurfacer allows you to easily create gouge-free, 3-axis toolpath using a variety of machining styles, such as lace cut and zig-zag. You have complete control over cut parameters like direction, orientation, step-over amount, and depth. With SolidSurfacer, machining multiple surfaces is quick and easy.
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Through the ROBOT-POST module, Eureka allows to program industrial anthrophomorphic robots using CAD/CAM systems for 5 axes milling and cutting machining operations.
Eureka processes the CAM output verifying collisions, singularity, out of limits and tool changes. In the same time Eureka provides powerful but easy to use tools for solving those problems and for optimizing trajectories.
- Full 3D simulation
- Verification of collisions, singularities and out of limits
- Automatic tool changes
- Workpiece on robot and fixed tools
- Optimization of trajectories
- Optimization of external axes movements
- Machining with blade and disc
- Compatible with robots ABB, KUKA, Fanuc, Motoman, Kawasaki e Comau
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FP CAM / CAMPLUS
FP CAM is the office program for designing the machining operations to be performed by the machining centres. It is a general version while CAMPLUS is customized for Emmegi machining centres. FP CAM simplifies application of the machining operations, offering a 3D display the profile and the tool; it also presents the most frequently used parametric figures (holes, slots, rectangles, etc.). With the added SHAPE program, you are free to design figures of any shape. Using the DRIVER-CAD option, FP CAM lets you import pieces designed with commercial CAD 3D programs (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.). The machining operations designed are compatible with the FP PRO EASYMAC system and are thus assigned the necessary fittings so that, when calculating the job, it can produce a machine-ready work list.
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PROF2 STANDARD is the ideal choice for complex constructions such as archs, complex, irregular forms and a vast series of openings.
Technical specifications in addition to the PROF2 OPEN, LT VERSIONS:
Guided composition for types with arches
By hand free definition of chassis of whichever shape also with curve sides
Printout of curving lists
Function advance for the construction of lockings to tape
Advanced optimisation
Search of optimal length bar
Simulation of types of various profiles series
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PROF2 STANDARD is the ideal choice for complex constructions such as archs, complex, irregular forms and a vast series of openings.
Technical specifications in addition to the PROF2 OPEN, LT VERSIONS:
Guided composition for types with arches
By hand free definition of chassis of whichever shape also with curve sides
Printout of curving lists
Function advance for the construction of lockings to tape
Advanced optimisation
Search of optimal length bar
Simulation of types of various profiles series
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FeatureTURN
FeatureTURN includes the following features for part creation.
- Holes - You can create a variety of hole types aligned with the part's Z-axis. Simply enter hole dimensions to create any common hole type including counter-sink, counter-bore, reamed or tapped.
- Facing Feature - To face off the part, you simply enter the cut thickness and two diameter values.
- OD Turning Feature - You can create outer turning features from any two-dimensional geometry or curves. Round tool roughing is supported and you have precise control of entry and exit.
- ID Boring Feature - Bores are created from simple two-dimensional geometry or curves.
- Groove Feature - OD, ID and face grooves are created from curves or by entering dimensions that describe the groove's shape.
- Thread Feature - Both OD and ID threading features can easily be created from dimensional data. Tapered threads are supported and relief grooves can be conveniently generated within the thread feature. 2006 You can also thread along a form shape.
- Cutoff Feature - Cutoff feature includes optional chamfer and part catcher control.
- Bar feed feature - FeatureTURN provides support for both bar feeders and bar pullers..
- Sub-spindle Feature - FeatureTURN supports machines with sub-spindles.
FeatureTURN/MILL
FeatureTURN/MILL is an extension of FeatureTURN and incorporates both FeatureTURN and FeatureMILL2.5D With FeatureTURN/MILL, turning features and milling features can be conveniently ordered together in a single setup.
FeatureTURN/MILL provides several capabilities, including:
- Support for lathes with C and Y axis milling capabilities and sub-spindles.
- Drilling or milling features can be positioned on the face or on the OD of the part, and are easily programmed with the FeatureTURN/MILL feature wizard.
- FeatureTURN/MILL contains all the milling features of FeatureMILL2.5D, including holes, slots, pockets, grooves, sides and patterns.
- Milling features can be created on the OD and then wrapped around the lathe's Z-axis. This process takes the Y moves of a milling feature and translates them into C-axis rotations.
- Simulations accurately reflect the rotation of the part during machining so that you can verify precise toolpaths on your computer.
- Polar interpolation can be performed by FeatureTURN/MILL or by the control.
- FeatureTURN/MILL includes the same post processing capabilities as FeatureMILL2.5D and FeatureTURN. You simply create your features and let FeatureTURN/MILL take care of the NC code details.
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GibbsCAM TMS (Tombstone Management System)
Tombstones are a very productive means for machining multiple parts, greatly extending the time a machining center can run without operator intervention. GibbsCAM TMS (Tombstone Management System) streamlines multi-part setups to move more material through a machine tool while dramatically reducing the overall time required to create error-free machining processes.
Is it more efficient to keep the tool in the spindle and index around the tombstone or would it be better to finish all operations on one face of the tombstone before indexing to the next? GibbsCAM TMS makes it easy to try a variety of strategies to find the optimal strategy for any group of parts.
Perfect for lean manufacturing environments, or for job shops that want to implement lean principles, tombstone machining automates the output of a continuous flow of parts. The simplest strategy is to arrange the same part across multiple locations and sides of a tombstone and machine them one after the other by simply repeating the CNC program. With each rotation of the tombstone, a fresh group of parts is presented for machining.
With only a few mouse clicks, parts and their associated fixtures are located on the tombstone. GibbsCAM TMS offers numerous options for automatically arranging parts on a tombstone face with the choice of duplicating the same configuration on all faces of the tombstone or creating custom configurations for each face.
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GibbsCAM 2.5D Solids
GibbsCAM 2.5D Solids provides significant surface and solid modeling capabilities. Functionality to directly machine surfaces and solids is also included. With this module, you have the ability to create, import and modify solid models and then generate programs to machine them. Specialized tools are also provided to import, repair and automatically solidify surface data. Using GibbsCAM 2.5D Solids, CNC programs can be created faster and easier, making you more efficient and productive.
Powerful Solid Modeling
Whether you import solid models from a CAD system, create your own from scratch, or modify an imported solid to create a manufacturable version, GibbsCAM 2.5D Solids provides a full range of solid modeling functionality with advanced functionality like history trees to support you. And GibbsCAM's industry leading ease-of-use makes working with solids straight forward and understandable. With GibbsCAM 2.5D Solid's powerful solid modeling tools, you'll be able to take full advantage of solid modeling technology.
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GibbsCAM Solids Import
GibbsCAM Solids Import provides entry-level support for machining solid models. Solid models can be read, viewed and manipulated. Geometry can be selected and extracted for machining. Using this option you can import a solid model, view it, extract geometry from selected edges, which can then be machined. This option is ideal for users who have been machining wireframe geometry who want to expand their capabilities to support rudimentary machining of solids.
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GibbsCAM Machine Simulation
An extension to GibbsCAM’s integrated Cut Part Rendering visualization/verification capability, Machine Simulation uses animated machine tool models to identify any program errors before they cause costly mistakes on the shop floor.
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Eureka performs a complete 3D-simulation of machine tools through a simple and intuitive graphical interface and starting from the G-code.
Eureka helps to avoid risks of damaging expensive work pieces, breaking tools and fixtures or even crashing a CNC machine because of some programming error.
Thanks to the possibility of customizations at any level many important manufactures turned on Eureka as their own verification software and as a solution for their customers.
Eureka supports any machine and any controller on the market like: Heidenhain, Fanuc, Siemens, Num, OSAI, Z32, Heller. Other controller can be easily integrated on demand.
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Edgecam is an industry leading solution for all your production machining needs. Applications include prismatic and 3D milling, complex multi-axis turning, mill/turn, rotary and multi-plane milling and family of parts machining. Innovative solutions for a more productive and profitable machine shop are supplied. These include excellent toolpath simulation, a unique wizard approach to post processing, a comprehensive tooling database, intuitive and flexible machine tool communications and a web-enabled job management system.
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