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News Release from: SolidCAM (CADTECH) | Subject: SolidCAM2008 R12 at MACH 2008
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 March 2008
CAM software integrates with SolidWorks
2008
Programming software integrates seamlessly with SolidWorks 2008, ensures a short learning curve and efficient, error-free operation.
At the UK's MACH 2008 exhibition, SolidCAM will be showing its SolidCAM2008 R12 programming system for inspection machines, and InventorCAM2008, a new CAM product fully integrated with Autodesk Inventor 2008 * CAD and CAM integration - SolidCAM2008 R12 has more than 100 new features and integrates seamlessly with SolidWorks 2008
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Improvements in the latest version of the software include a new interface for mill and turn operations, with the capability of defining default template parameter settings for each user, and a framework for integration of external application programs such as tool management systems.
Automatic Feature recognition in SolidCAM2008 R12 has been extended beyond its current capability to handle multiple drills and complex holes.
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SolidCAM2008 R12 includes major enhancements to the powerful High-Speed Machining and simultaneous 5-axis modules.
Dedicated tasks are now available for the 5-axis machining of impellers and turbine blades, and for swarf machining.
Furthermore, specific routines and powerful simulation and verification capabilities for the latest generation of 5-axis mill-turn centres have also been included in R12.
* CMM programming - SolidCMM simplifies and speeds up the creation of complex inspection programs for computerized measuring machines (CMM).
Starting with the solid model, features are automatically identified for each orientation of the part.
The system creates probe points to suit the inspection mode, such as geometric tolerance, and checks for collisions, producing an efficient measurement path which can be simulated and edited for optimum results.
An annotation tool allows users to specify inspection requirements and the form of the inspection report.
Using SolidCMM enables the inspection program to be completed in minutes, reduces the need for specialist knowledge, and increases the utilization of CMMs for improved quality and productivity.
Recently launched at Autodesk University 2008, InventorCAM 2008 will be making its debut at MACH.
This latest version from SolidCAM integrates seamlessly with Autodesk Inventor 2008 and offers powerful CAM programming tools including automatic feature recognition, 5-axis machining, and programming for mill-turn machines.
By adding InventorCAM2008, manufacturers will get greater productivity from their investment in Autodesk products, speeding up and simplifying the design to manufacture cycle and shortening time to market.
* SolidCAM at MACH 2008, NEC, Birmingham, UK, April 21-25, Hall 4, Stand 4584.
* 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 axes Milling, Simultaneous 5 axes Milling, Turning, Turn-Mill up to 5-axes and WireEDM.
SolidCAM has the Certified Gold-product status from SolidWorks and provides seamless, single-window integration and full associativity to the SolidWorks design model including parts, assemblies and configurations.
SolidCAM has today more than 12,000 seats installed.
SolidCAM is sold by a worldwide reseller network in 46 countries.
SolidCAM is used in the mechanical manufacturing, electronics, medical, consumer products, machine design, automotive and aerospace industries, as well as in mold, tool and die and rapid prototyping shops.
SolidCAM has been on a very rapid growth path since it implemented the SolidWorks integration strategy with high annual growth rates of more than 30%.
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