Faster, Smarter Waterjet Programming
February 1, 2015
Flow International Corporation has announced an upgrade to the FlowXpert Software Suite, FlowXpert 2015. This release introduces new capabilities for 3D pathing and cutting which, according to the company, allow waterjet users to work more effectively in 3D with less complexity.
FlowXpert 2015 3D CAD/CAM software platform expands on the 2D FlowMaster intelligent Software Suite. The platform includes Design powered by Spaceclaim, an integrated 3D CAD/CAM programming tool with Flow Sequencer. With this release, the integrated CAD/CAM capabilities are designed to give users a seamless pathing experience. The integration with Flow Sequencer adds flexibility to users and is designed specifically for waterjet cutting, resulting in faster waterjet programming.
"The software integration, engineered in partnership with Spaceclaim, is designed to provide faster, smarter programming that is interactive," said a company spokesperson. "Incorporating Flow best practices, such as waterjet application tips, material cut speed knowledge, improved pathing algorithms and expanded lead in/out customization, the program estimates what steps are needed to get the best part. It lets users do their work in fewer steps and with more intuitive design practices."
The new FlowXpert 2015 includes functions familiar for current FlowXpert users, with a redesigned interface for intuitive 3D and 2D part programming. Users can now design a part and path it in the same program. Modifying the geometry of a part is now possible without losing the path, and in most cases the Sequencer integration will automatically update the path to accommodate the changes - a feature requested by customers. In addition, the software will now detect model and path errors and suggest fixes.
New capabilities in FlowXpert include:
- Integration of CAD Design powered by Spaceclaim with CAM Flow Sequencer modules
- Waterjet specific geometry analysis means the part is ready faster
- 3D CAM offset capabilities
- Custom lead in/out available, or choose from an expanded lead in/out catalog
- Fast, versatile sheet metal processing from Spaceclaim
- Advanced clean up tools that can be customized to the user's waterjet
- Greater automation from smart pathing powered by Flow
- Save a 3D model as a 2D programmed part.
For more information contact:
Flow International Corporation
23500 64th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
800-446-FLOW / 253-850-3500
info@flowcorp.com
www.flowwaterjet.com
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