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News Release from: Delcam | Subject: Version 8.5 of PartMaker CADCAM
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 November 2007
CAD/CAM machine tool software improved
Software for programming CNC milling machines, lathes, wire EDM, mill/turn centres and Swiss-type lathes has significant improvement to commonly used CAD and CAM functionality.
Delcam's PartMaker subsidiary has released version 8.5 of its PartMaker CADCAM software for the programming of CNC milling machines, lathes, wire EDM equipment, mill/turn centres and Swiss-type automatic lathes The release has a variety of new functionality and enhanced capability designed to make PartMaker users more productive
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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It also marks the introduction of the PartMaker Documentation Wizard.
It is an optional module, which allows the user to create, preview and print documents incorporating multiple views.
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President of the PartMaker subsidiary, Hanan Fishman, said: "PartMaker Version 8.5 is a real productivity blockbuster, the improvements made to the software's drawing capability and general CAM functionality will have an immediate impact on the productivity of every current user".
* Drafting Improvements - PartMaker Version 8.5 gives users the ability to create dimensioned drawings in manner that is remarkably intuitive and easy to use.
PartMaker's 'smart' dimensioning tools make creating a detailed part drawing quick and easy.
Users can create horizontal, vertical, linear, circular and angular dimensions in every face window separately by picking geometric entities.
'Flexible' dimension combines horizontal, vertical and linear dimensions in one icon, which results in saving time.
Free-floating Notes and Notes with Leaders are also supported.
Dimensions and Notes can be edited and special symbols inserted.
* General system improvements - PartMaker Version 8.5 has the ability to link CAD to CAM in order to update automatically programmed features when a geometry change is made.
Toolpath profiles can now be modified once they have been created and recently-used files can be accessed automatically from within the software.
The software's printing and shop floor documentation facilities are also much improved.
* PartMaker Documentation Wizard - the PartMaker Documentation Wizard is an optional module for all PartMaker applications that allows the user to create, preview and print documents with multiple views.
Up to four views are allowed.
A 'Drawing Layout' dialog allows the user to choose specific windows for inclusion in the document.
These choices include any Face Window, the Solids Window and the Simulation Window.
This dialog also allows one to enter information for the Title Block that could be included in the drawing. Request a free brochure from Delcam ...
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