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News Release from: DP Technology | Subject: CAM software, ESPRIT 2006
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 March 2006
CAM handles advanced machine tools
Latest CAM software, ESPRIT 2006, handles advanced machine tools and has functionality that emphasises higher cutting speeds, longer tool life and suitability to increasingly complex geometry.
DP Technology, a CAM industry leader, will demonstrate its latest CAM software, ESPRIT 2006, at Industrie 2006, in Paris, France, March 27-31 in hall 6F, booth 051 The latest version of ESPRIT is comprehensive in its ability to handle today's most advanced machine tools and demanding machining applications, highlighting functionality that emphasizes higher cutting speeds, longer tool life and suitability to increasingly complex geometry
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 5 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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CAM software features functionality that emphasises higher cutting speeds, longer tool life and suitability to increasingly complex geometry for milling, turning and EDM.
Mould CAM reduces cycle times by 25-30%
DP Technology's latest release of ESPRIT Mold includes significant performance increases for the 3D programmer that reduce cycle times by 25-50% or more.
Expanded Traditional Milling Higher cutting speeds and longer tool life are the result of the expanded capabilities for traditional milling with ESPRIT 2006.
This version includes new tool path options, which maintain constant material removal rates throughout the entire machining process.
The new machining options are available for roughing (pocketing), semi-finishing and finishing (contouring).
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Mold CAM displayed at Difficult Manufacturing Show
DP Technology will be showing its latest version of mould machining CAM software with improved 3D machining performance at Japan's 'Difficult Manufacturing Show'.
Subcontractors can update on latest CAM benefits
DP technology will be demonstrating the latest versions of its CAM software at the UK's Subcon subcontracting exhibition, including improved 3D machining performance and B-axis turning.
Other milling additions include expanded options for open pockets and bottom-up machining for operations such as back-boring.
New Report Generator ESPRIT's new Report Generator creates machining reports in both HTML and PDF format that provide complete shop floor information for milling, turning, and wire EDM machining processes.
Reports contain information about the machine, the tools, the part, operations, and the NC program.
In addition, each page in the report displays a full-color image showing how the part should look at each stage of the machining process.
Report creation is based on HTML and XML templates which are fully customisable to suit each individual shop's preferences.
* New NC editor - the ESPRIT NC editor was rebuilt from the ground up for 2006.
This new NC Editor has a friendly interface and includes a tabbed file manager for a better view.
The NC Editor opens automatically when NC code is generated to give users an immediate view of the code after it is processed.
The new tabbed view makes it easy to navigate and view several NC files at once.
An asterisk symbol next to a file name makes it easy to see which files have been changed, but not saved.
* About DP Technology - DP Technology is a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software market leader with a mission to provide CNC programmers with the most powerful CAM software ever.
DP Technology's flagship product, ESPRIT, captures the company's vision of technology's potential and its passion for excellence.
DP Technology maintains its worldwide headquarters in Camarillo, California, USA, and product development teams in California and Florence, Italy.
Sales and support operations are located in Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Request a free brochure from DP Technology ...
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