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News Release from: DP Technology | Subject: ESPRIT 2006 and ESPRIT Mold CAM
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 May 2006
CAM answers high speed machining demand
Latest CAM software provides complete programming of parts for multitasking mill/turn centres offering higher cutting speeds, longer tool life and coping with increasingly complex geometry.
Built upon the success of its previous product releases, DP Technology Corp is proud to feature its latest CAM software, ESPRIT 2006 and ESPRIT Mold, at EASTEC 2006 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA from May 23-25, 2006 DP Technology will be running demos and giving informative presentations on booth 5404 Featuring functionality that emphasizes higher cutting speeds, longer tool life and suitability to increasingly complex geometry, ESPRIT 2006 is comprehensive in its ability to handle today's most advanced machine tools and demanding machining applications
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 13 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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ESPRIT Mold is the latest release within the ESPRIT CAM software family, and incorporates over twelve years of accumulated expertise and comprehensive technology within the areas of 3-axis, 5-axis and high-speed machining.
* ESPRIT Mold 3-axis machining - utilizing knowledge of in-process stock, remaining material, and integrated simulation and verification ESPRIT Mold delivers fast, safe and reliable programming for a wide variety of 3D machining applications.
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The latest release of DP Technology's ESPRIT Mold CAM software reduces machining cycle times by 25-50% or more while simultaneously increasing part quality and reducing programming time.
ESPRIT Mold 3+2 Machining optimizes machining for improved surface finish utilizing A and B axes to incline the cutting tools.
The use of shorter, more rigid cutting tools and direct machining of undercut areas is therefore possible.
With complete security, all rapid movements between machining zones, even with different index angles, are automatically generated collision free with respect to the in-process stock.
New turning cycles - the latest developments within ESPRIT 2006 include new grooving cycles which have been added to support advances in cutting tool geometry and machine tool design, including machines capable of turning while utilizing a B-axis.
These new grooving cycles offer the following key functionalities: any-tool orientation utilizing a B-axis, new pre-finish options, expanded finish pass control - enhanced for NC compensation, optimized step-over calculations, additional roughing patterns, and support for casting stock.
* 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, USA 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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