HCL Technologies (HCL) has released HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus with support for Sandvik Coromant PrimeTurning, multiple technology databases and new tutorial task panes.
"HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus is an integrated CAM system that supports Sandvik Coromant's PrimeTurning, which uses CoroTurn Prime Type-A and Type-B tools in conjunction with unique toolpaths to achieve increased feeds and speeds, shorter cycle times and longer tool life," said a spokesperson.
PrimeTurning offers the flexibility for turning operations in all directions. "The shape of the CoroTurn Prime tool inserts, combined with toolpaths that turn in the opposite direction from a conventional turning process, makes it possible to achieve a smaller entry angle and better chip control," said a company spokesperson. "This allows the machine to achieve a higher feedrate-typically 2x to 3x faster than conventional feedrates-while still maintaining the same close tolerances and quality finishing."
The direction of the toolpaths provides the ability to machine right up against a 90° shoulder on parts. PrimeTurning also extends tool life by spreading load and high heat over a longer distance, which extends tool life up to 500% longer than using conventional turning methods, according to the company.
HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus offers the ability to save and use multiple technology databases, or TechDBs, to capture preferred machine settings, tools and operation details in a customized TechDB. These preferences can then be re-used by simply accessing the TechDB, instead of having to re-enter each of these settings. With CAMWorks 2021Plus, this has been extended to provide users the ability to save and manage multiple TechDBs from within the application. Users can easily switch between different TechDBs to match the preferences to be used in different situations.
HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus version includes a new tab in the SOLIDWORKS task pane that opens to Home, Learn and Alerts tabs. The Home tab provides CAMWorks users with access to information on promotional offers, customer stories, upcoming webinars and other announcements. The Learn tab gives easy access to CAMWorks tutorials, tips & tricks and how-to videos. The Alerts tab supplies access to view and download software updates.
For more information contact:
HCL Americas
15974 N. 77th Street #103
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-367-0132
inquiries@camworks.com
www.camworks.com