SmartCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM v2015. SmartCAM v2015 is designed to deliver a new knowledge-based machining (KBM) repository, new high speed milling strategies and user interface and core application improvements.
The SmartCAM computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software line consists of applications for CNC milling, turning, fabrication and wire EDM.
According to the company, the knowledge-based machining improvements found in SmartCAM v2015 lay the groundwork for capturing user knowledge and shop expertise. A new KBM repository allows frequently used toolpath process parameters to be stored and then later recalled. Part materials can be defined directly within the SmartCAM application and speeds/feeds settings can be stored and updated directly, without the need of a separate utility. The new machine definition allows all files associated with a particular machine to be simply recalled by selecting the machine name.
"SmartCAM v2015 introduces a new knowledge-based machining database that will serve as the backbone for all of SmartCAM's manufacturing data needs," said Douglas Oliver, SmartCAMcnc's Senior Product Manager. "With SmartCAM v2015 users will be able to store their best-practice, commonly-used toolpath processes and parameters and recall them for future use. Additionally, the enhanced material definition makes it easier for the casual user to take advantage of the material library capabilities and the new machine interface simplifies job set-up."
SmartCAM v2015 includes several high-speed machining improvements including new roughing and finishing toolpath smoothing capabilities designed to remove sharp corners from the toolpath, thereby reducing shock to both the tool and machine. New closed profile continuous morphing and ramping strategies can also be used in combination with the new smoothing capabilities. According to the company, the restmill region calculation has been enhanced to consider material left behind anywhere within a region, including additional material left behind as a result of smoothing.
"SmartCAM v2015 boasts a number of significant improvements to SmartCAM's user interface including new list picking, group toolbar and toolbar scrolling. These improvements continue the UI development of previous versions and allow greater flexibility in how the interface is configured as well making the daily use of SmartCAM easier and more direct," said a company spokesperson. "All SmartCAM v2015 products benefit from an updated ACIS modeling kernel as well as updated native and generic data translators. Many customer requested core improvements have been added, including an all new configurable auto save feature."
The SmartCAM line of computer-aided manufacturing software provides toolpath modeling and CNC programming for prismatic production work to complex molds, dies and prototypes.
For more information contact:
SmartCAMcnc
1144 Gateway Loop, Suite 220
Springfield, OR 97477
541-344-4563
www.smartcamcnc.com