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News Release from: Pathtrace Engineering Systems | Subject: EdgeCAM Part Modeler
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 January 2002
Part modeller is cost-effective
With the launch by Pathtrace of the EdgeCAM Part Modeler, manufacturing engineers using EdgeCAM Solid Machinist will now have access to an easy to use and low cost solids modelling program.
With the launch by Pathtrace of Reading of the EdgeCAM Part Modeler, manufacturing engineers using EdgeCAM Solid Machinist will now have access to an easy to use and low cost solids modelling program for the creation and machining of true solids-based components EdgeCAM Part Modeler can also be used for mould and die design, the generation of electro-discharge machine electrodes with the advantage and the construction of jigs and fixtures
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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It is an associative modeller for EdgeCAM Solid Machinist (registered trademark) which has the ability to locate and present to the user machinable elements through its automatic feature recognition and full component to toolpath associativity.
EdgeCAM Part Modeler has been developed by Pathtrace in partnership with Applied 3D Science Inc (A3DS) and uses Paralogix (registered trademark) procedural modelling technology to provide the seamless integration within the dynamic environment of EdgeCAM Solid Machinist.
Dave Boucher, Research and development Director of Pathtrace said: "In our association with A3DS, we have a partner with specialised solid modelling expertise to provide us with complementary design tools for EdgeCAM Solid Machinist.
This arrangement allows us to focus on providing class-leading manufacturing technology, complemented by solid modelling tools with the EdgeCAM Part Modeller." Steven G Mastrangelo, Chief Executive Officer of A3DS outlines how pleased the company was to have the opportunity to help Pathtrace bring additional value to EdgeCAM users.
"Pathtrace's decision to partner with us demonstrates a significant confidence level in our company, our products and technology," he said.
EdgeCAM Part Modeler is based on the Parasolid (registered trademark) modelling kernel and enables design engineers to capture and reuse engineering knowledge and procedures to automate the modelling process for mechanical components and assemblies.
By reducing the normally extensive step-by-step procedures of model creation into a single operation, EdgeCAM Part Modeler provides a distinct advantage to users.
With EdgeCAM Part Modeler design time and the need for corrections to the model are significantly reduced.
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