Planit Software unveils Edgecam 2009 R2 software

Planit Software has released Edgecam 2009 R2, building on the productivity-enhancing features introduced with the previous revision of its computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software.

Featuring enhancements to all aspects of the product, R2 will enable users to be even more productive with the introduction of time-saving and safer machining features, according to the company.

For the efficient programming of turning, milling and mill-turning machine tools, Edgecam's operations are said to provide significant benefits.

Based on the most useful and common options of the underlying cycles, they enable both new and current users to quickly generate high-quality toolpaths.

Edgecam 2009 R2 adds operations for rough and finish turning, as well as for five-axis applications.

Also in turning, the 'rest roughing' option has been enhanced to remove material more effectively.

For more advanced turning centres, the 'safe turret parking' options ensure that the machining process is executed safely, avoiding costly collisions.

Axis over travel is a common issue for head/table mill-turn centres.

Russell Franks, chief technical officer, said: 'In this release, we have introduced "safe zone" options to ensure that approach moves do not over travel the axis limits and the tool can approach the part safely after an index move, making all approach moves much safer.

The automatic feature finder within Edgecam Solid Machinist has been enhanced to detect every 'hole' feature contained in a model in a single command.

This is complemented by the option to automatically remove duplicate features and place them in the feature bin.

In turning, features can now be copied or moved between the main and sub-spindles to save time.

The introduction of flat-face features makes it quicker to machine and automate the machining of flats with the facemill, flatlands and roughing options, according to the company.

The new features can be used in Edgecam Strategy Manager: an automation tool that captures the best machining practices and re-uses them on future projects.

The company claims that this tool features an improved user interface.

A 'run-only' licence introduces a cost-effective method for Edgecam users to view and run processes without the ability to edit them.

The introduction of 'in-process' stock for milling and mill-turn machines produces an intermediate stock model as the machining sequences are executed, enabling an accurate representation of the remaining stock to be used for subsequent operations.

Edgecam 2009 R2 has been comprehensively endorsed by Autodesk, gaining full certification for use with Inventor 2010.

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