CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
3 March 2008
Events News
SolidCAM Sets New Standards for CAD/CAM Integration at MACH
MACH 2008 will be the first time that SolidCAM2008 R12 has been exhibited in the UK. SolidCAM will also be showing its new SolidCMM programming solution for inspection machines, and InventorCAM2008, a new CAM product fully integrated with Autodesk Inventor 2008, on stand 4584.
SolidCAM2008 R12 has more than 100 new features and integrates with SolidWorks 2008. Full associativity between the model and NC toolpath ensures a short learning curve and efficient, error-free operation. 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. The new functionality automatically recognizes and machines multi-level 2.5D pockets, including closed, open and through, in a solid model.
SolidCAM2008 R12 includes major enhancements to the powerful High-Speed Machining and Simultaneous 5-axes 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.
The new SolidCMM product simplifies and speeds up the creation of complex inspection programmes for computerized measuring machines. 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 new version from SolidCAM integrates with Autodesk Inventor 2008 and offers 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.
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