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News Release from: SolidCAM (CADTECH) | Subject: InventorCAM 2008
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 November 2007
CAM is seamlessly integrated with CAD
A powerful CAM software with single-window user interface and full associativity between the CAD model and NC tool path guarantees a an efficient flow from 3D model to the machined part.
SolidCAM will launch its latest version of InventorCAM 2008 at Autodesk University, which will take place in Las Vegas, USA, November 27-30, 2007 InventorCAM 2008 has over 100 new features and is claimd to be the most powerful CAM software seamlessly integrated in Inventor 2008
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The single-window user interface and the full associativity between the CAD model and NC tool path guarantees a short learning curve and an efficient flow from the 3D design model to the machined part, said SolidCAM to manufacturingtalk.com.
The new version will provide enhanced user friendliness, more automation features and additional interactive CAM functions.
There is a new user interface for milling operations and the new capability to define user-specific Default templates for parameter settings for all operations.
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Furthermore, the 3D connection SpaceNavigator mouse is supported as a new input device.
The version also contains a framework to integrate external application programs.
As first examples, the external tool library from Vardex (www.vardex.com) and the Tool management system from TDM Systems (www.tdmsystems.com) are now linked to InventorCAM 2008.
InventorCAM's Automatic Feature Recognition and Machining capability (AFRM) for multiple drilling and complex holes has been greatly enhanced in InventorCAM 2008 with a new capability for the Automatic Feature Recognition and Machining for 2.5D pockets.
This capability provides automatic recognition and machining of multi-level, closed and open pockets in a solid model, in addition to through pockets.
InventorCAM 2008 offers a new tool table for milling that supports a broader range of milling-tools.
For 2.5D milling, new operations for the milling of 3D profiles and T-Slots have been added.
The pocket operation has also been enhanced in the support of open pockets.
The powerful HSM module has been enhanced in InventorCAM 2008, including use of STL files as input for the generation of high-speed machining tool paths.
In simultaneous 5-axis milling, 12 dedicated operations are now available for specific tasks including, as follows.
* Swarf and port machining.
* Electrode milling.
* Impeller and turbine blade machining.
In addition to the existing Turn-Mill (mill/turn) capability that supports up to 5-axis machining (X,Y,Z,C and B), a new capability in InventorCAM 2008 supports the latest mill-turn centres.
These machines provide simultaneous 5-axis and multi-sided milling.
In addition, they support turning features to achieve complete machining (milling and turning in a single set-up) for heavy and bulky parts.
One focus of the new version is the enhanced simulation capabilities for solid verification and entire machine simulation.
The Solid Verify simulation for 3D milling, high-speed machining and simultaneous 5-axis milling has been highly accelerated.
The machine simulation capability now also supports the Solid Verify mode and, in addition, has been extended to turning, turn-mill and mill-turn applications.
* InventorCAM 2008 with Autodesk Vault - the integration of InventorCAM 2008 with Autodesk Vault provides access to the centralized document management system from within InventorCAM and through a familiar interface.
Repositories of CAM-parts can be browsed as a file system and parts can be opened and saved.
A link between the CAM part and its reference model is created enabling the continuous synchronization between the design model and the CAM Part.
Founder and managing director of SolidCAM, Emil Somekh, said: "With our new version InventorCAM 2008, integrated in Inventor 2008, we provide a complete, powerful, integrated CAD/CAM solution for the manufacturing industry.
Our broad range of CAM functions supports both Production as well as mold, tool and die applications.
This makes Inventor + InventorCAM an attractive total solution for manufacturers that need either or both capabilities.
We look forward to demonstrating the new features at the Autodesk University event".
* SolidCAM InventorCAM 2008 at Autodesk University, Las Vegas, November 27-30, Booths 446 and 448.
* About SolidCAM - founded in 1984 by its managing director, Dr Emil Somekh, SolidCAM provides manufacturing customers with a full suite of CAM software modules for 2.5D and 3D milling, high-speed machining, multi-sided indexial 4/5-axis milling, simultaneous 5-axis milling, turning, turn-mill up to 5-axis and wireEDM.
InventorCAM has the certified product status from Autodesk and provides seamless, single-window integration and full associativity to the Inventor design model.
InventorCAM is used in the mechanical manufacturing, electronics, medical, consumer products, machine design, automotive and aerospace industries, mold, tool and die and rapid prototyping shops.
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