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Offline CNC programming saves up to 50% time

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team Feb 28, 2007

An advanced CNC offline programming system offers time savings of up to 50% in the generation of cutter toolpaths and further expands simultaneous multi-axis machining strategies.

The latest release of EdgeCAM's advanced CNC offline programming system, version 11.5, will be demonstrated on Stand H32 at the Midlands Manufacturing Exhibition 2007 which takes place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK, on April 18-19.

Offering time savings of up to 50% in the generation of cutter toolpaths, version 11.5 delivers a wealth of new functionality to support machining on both traditional and latest generation multi-axis machines.

EdgeCAM 11.5 further expands the application's established multi-axis simultaneous machining strategies.

Improvements to the system's 5-axis capabilities help to streamline the programming of machines with standard or complex table configurations such as nutated tables.

A new feature - 5-axis roughing capability - addresses the machining requirements of industries such as aerospace and automotive.

The enhanced rest finishing cycle puts the focus firmly on optimised toolpath generation by offering a new strategy that automatically selects the most appropriate toolpath for steep or shallow finishing operations, ensuring the best possible workpiece surface finish.

Also on show will be the EdgeCAM DNC (direct numerical control) solution.

Based on Ethernet networking technology, its wireless machine tool communication, data management and data monitoring, provide users with an easy and reliable way to manage all their shop floor communications.

EdgeCAM DNC offers automatic upload, download and drip-feed of CNC files from the network to any machine tool, for fast and accurate program transfer without the need for shop floor PCs.

The system also includes transaction tracking and logging and automatic file history storage.

EdgeCAM DNC Pro provides integrated data management via drag and drop functionality, file revision control and automatic versioning.

The program utilises an SQL database for file management, to ensure complete traceability and quality control.

* About EdgeCAM - EdgeCAM, a market leading computer aided manufacturing (CAM) system for NC part programming, offers a complete solution for milling, turning and mill/ turn programming with unparalleled ease of use and sophisticated toolpath generation.

EdgeCAM is a principal brand of the Planit group.

Planit is a global supplier of design and manufacturing software for the engineering, woodworking and stone industries.

The company provides its customers with products and services that enable them to improve the productivity of their machine tools, shorten design and manufacturing time, optimise material usage and deliver high quality goods and services to their customers.

Planit's solutions are best-in-class within their respective markets and are integral to the success of thousands of companies of every size around the globe.