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CAD solid modelling software
News Release from: Schott Systeme GmbH
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 September 2006
Schott Systeme Showcase 5 Axis Machining
at AMB
As part of the AMB exhibition in Stuttgart on 19th - 23rd September, German CAD/CAM developer Schott Systeme will be showcasing some of their latest 5 Axis simultaneous milling techniques.
As part of the AMB exhibition in Stuttgart on 19th - 23rd September, German CAD/CAM developer Schott Systeme will be showcasing some of their latest 5 Axis simultaneous milling techniques The 2,500 Euro module integrates seamlessly within their standard CAD/CAM software 'Pictures by PC' and helps to improve on both surface finish and tool wear
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Nov 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Firstly catering for the milling of near vertical sidewalls, their 'Swarf Cutting' enables machining with the tool sides in effect allowing one-pass machining.
Most importantly, this technique helps to give both a better surface finish, in addition to reducing the amount of milling required compared to normal Z level finishing.
To compliment this, their 'Chamfer Machining' forces the tool to follow a 3D path while cutting perpendicular to a face (with the tool end), ideal for machining features such as freeform chamfers.
Also noteworthy is 'Curve Orientated' milling, whereby 3D curves help to smoothly guide the tool over the surface without sudden changes in direction, improving both finish quality and also removing surface marks.
To compliment the 5 axis finishing tools, Schott Systeme also provide the possibility of simulating the complete CNC machine tool.
Although not a new feature amongst high end CAM systems, here the simulation is calculated directly from the generated NC code, as opposed to the CAM toolpath geometry as is often the case.
The result is a simulation that is 100% accurate to the original NC code, and one where the customer can accurately visualise the machine movements.
Visit Schott Systeme at AMB Stuttgart - Stand Hall 6.1 Stand 140.
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