SolidCAM provides automated electrode design

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team Feb 10, 2009

SolidCAM has revealed its latest automated electrode design and manufacturing solution at Solidworks World 2009.

SolidCAM's electrode solution automates time consuming and repetitive tasks in the electrode design and manufacturing process, including geometry extraction, documentation and machining.

SolidCAM facilitates the design of 3D solid electrodes from flexible surface extensions.

The software offers a step-by-step process and addresses all types of electrodes from the common to the most complex.

It supports existing libraries of blanks and holders as well as professional documentation for the operator.

Once the electrode design is finished, SolidCAM starts the machining of the electrode in the Solidworks window.

SolidCAM supports a wide range of 2.5D milling, 3D milling and HSM strategies to manufacture every type of electrode.

SolidCAM supports the generation of rough and finish electrodes and uses templates of machining strategies to generate optimal and efficient toolpaths.