CAM software mill-turn is pre-configured

CAM software features an enhanced user interface, pre-configured mill-turn environment, new machine kits and advanced 'Free Flow Machining' technology.

UGS PLM Software, a global division of the Siemens Automation and Drives (A and D) Group and a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, has announced the release of UGS NX CAM Express Version 5 software.

The software features an enhanced user interface, pre-configured mill-turn environment, new machine kits and breakthrough 'Free Flow Machining' technology.

UGS NX CAM Express is a CAD neutral numerical control (NC) programming application in the UGS Velocity Series portfolio.

It helps manufacturers increase the value of their machine tools by customising the programming system.

"Free Flow Machining technology will enable the NC programmer to develop an ideal cutting strategy, that follows the natural shape of the part, quickly and easily," said Andreas Saar, vice president of Component Manufacturing Systems, UGS PLM Software.

Adopted within the new Streamline finishing tool path, Free Flow Machining frees the programmer from the constraints imposed by multiple surfaces on the 3D part model.

"Free Flow Machining technology with Streamline toolpaths appears to be a significant new approach to machining," said Alan Christman, chairman, CIMdata.

"It results in a superb part surface finish, reduces tool wear and breakage, and increases user productivity.

Tests have shown that a 20 percent reduction in machine time can be expected and that there is a reduced need for separate part finishing.

CIMdata considers it to be an advance over the traditional machining methods that are driven directly off the basic geometry of each surface.

CIMdata is favorably impressed by this technology advancement and believes that it will quickly gain wide industry acceptance".

"UGS PLM Software continues to deliver powerful new capabilities in CAM," said Matt Ellis, president of Extreme Precision, California.

"The new user interface is going to be great for all users, especially for those new to UGS NX CAM Express.

The appearance is clean and colourful and takes the user where they expect to go with the software.

UGS PLM Software continues to deliver some of the best CAM capabilities and with V5 they prove that in depth functionality can be easy to use.

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