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News Release from: Pathtrace Engineering Systems | Subject: EdgeCAM 10.5 - CAM for mill/turn centres
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 May 2006
CAM reduces 4-/5-axis millturn centre
complexities
Latest CAM software brings 4- and 5-axis simultaneous machining capability within the reach of all machinists by reducing the complexity associated with this technology.
Pathtrace will demonstrate the latest release of its EdgeCAM software on stand 5668 in Hall 5 at MACH 2006 EdgeCAM 10.5 introduces a comprehensive 4- and 5-axis simultaneous machining capability and brings the benefits of these advanced multi-axis machining techniques in reach of all machinists by reducing the complexity associated with this technology
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 20 Nov 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Simultaneous machining optimisation of all the various elements of the machine using a powerful CAM is absolutely crucial if the full benefits are to be achieved and amortisation period minimised.
Strategies include 5-axis simultaneous SWARF cutting for machining variable taper walls combined with sophisticated multi-surface finishing and profiling strategies.
In addition to the range of 5-axis strategies, the requirements of 4-axis rotary machining are addressed with a range of cycles that handle the machining of automotive and aerospace components such as camshafts, blades and rotary dies.
State-of-the-art visualisation is provided by EdgeCAM Simulator, with the ability to accurately model the machine tool and simulate all movement within the manufacturing process.
This is particularly useful with 5-axis machining, where small changes in angular movement can generate significant movement of the machine tool with potential for expensive collisions.
In addition, Pathtrace will be previewing the latest innovations for programming the latest generation mill/turn machines with new features including full 4-axis rotary machining, automatic feature recognition and one-hit programming of rotary holes.
Designed with ease of use and faster programming in mind, this new capability further enforces EdgeCAM's ability to handle the demands of mill/turn programming.
* Pathtrace at MACH 2006, NEC, Birmingham, UK, May 15-19, Hall 5, Stand 5668.
* About Pathtrace - Pathtrace is a subsidiary of Planit Holdings.
The company has offices in the UK, USA, China and Japan, complementing a worldwide network of resellers.
Pathtrace is the developer of EdgeCAM an extremely powerful, but easy to use software solution devoted to automating the process of NC programming for metal cutting machine tools.
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