The new toolpath verification options in PowerMILL will be among the many new Delcam developments shown at EASTEC.
Delcam will feature the latest from Delcam's development team. Programs to be demonstrated will include PowerMILL for high-speed and 5-axis machining; FeatureCAM for feature-based CAM programming; and PartMaker for turn-mill equipment and Swiss-type lathes.
The latest release of PowerMILL includes improvements to the Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy, developments in toolpath simulation and verification, improved collision checking to also cover near misses, and more efficient raster finishing, area clearance and drilling, plus more options for customization by users.
"Complete verification can now be undertaken of a project for machine tool issues such as collisions, saving considerable time compared to undertaking verification of each individual toolpath in turn," said a company spokesperson. Comprehensive verification is performed, including ensuring that the machine tool is capable of running the proposed strategy, as well as checking for both machine tool collisions and tooling collisions. A detailed list is generated of any problems found so that these can be fixed on a case-by-case basis.
FeatureCAM is designed to provide enhanced programming speed and ease of use. According to the company, an increased range of strategies has been added to provide more efficient toolpaths, giving greater productivity on a wider range of machines, including lathes, mills and mill-turn machines.
"The 2015 R2 release incorporates a milling calculator to help users obtain the maximum benefit from the Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy," said a company spokesperson. "Other enhancements, among the 280 customer-requested improvements since the initial 2015 release last September, include the ability to create multi-tool blocks within machine designs, better control over toolpath output and more efficient automatic selection of tools."
PartMaker CAM software is designed for multi-axis turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes. "The software offers an array post-processors and machine simulation files for virtually every machine model from all the leading builders," said the spokesperson. "Major highlights of PartMaker 2015 include improved support for today's latest breed of multitasking machine tools, such as vertical mill-turns, more powerful milling and turning functionality, and a unique approach to post-processing for multi-axis turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes, among other productivity enhancements."
For more information contact:
Delcam
877-335-2261
marketing@delcam.com
www.delcam.com
EASTEC Booth 5326