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22 March 2011
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Geometric to Showcase CAMWorks® 2011 at PMTS 2011
Geometric announced that it will demonstrate the new features in CAMWorks® 2011 (http://www.camworks.com), the latest version of its solid-based CNC programming solution at booth #1218, Precision Machining Technology Show 2011 (PMTS), from 19 to 21 April, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio.
CAMWorks 2011 is intended to be a more focused upgrade in the CAMWorks line, and provides significant new capabilities including enhanced automation, improved knowledge-based machining information, smarter tool paths, and more.
Fast and intelligent roughing
CAMWorks 2011 introduces VoluMill® the ultra-high performance toolpath plug-in engine for high speed milling for 2.5 axis and 3 axis roughing operations. It is ideal for prismatic parts and complex 3-D shapes as its algorithms result in more intelligent toolpaths to machine pockets, slots, and arbitrary shapes. It can be used with any material, including the hardest metals. This results in increase in efficiency and utilization of machines, tools, labor and materials.
High speed machining
The integrated strategies that are included in every milling module generate efficient, smooth, gouge-free toolpaths that maintain continuous machine tool motion for higher feed rates, improved surface finish, reduced wear on cutters, and longer life for machine tools. These strategies deliver advanced machining and linking solutions for molds, tools, dies and complex multi-axis parts.
CAMWorks supports CNC programming of multiple parts for production machining and offers an accurate presentation of the virtual machining environment.
Automatically identifying machining areas
Feature Recognition, which is used to automatically identify areas to be machined, has been upgraded to find more features, while decreasing computation times by more than 50% over previous CAMWorks versions. As part models become increasingly complex, recognizing more features in less time represents huge time savings for the NC programmer. The proprietary Technology Database (TechDB™) that is used to store and apply knowledge based machining information, has been enhanced to simplify the process of creating best machining practices. The improved interaction will result in greater use of the knowledge-based machining capabilities of CAMWorks, and will reduce potential errors in machining information.
For the mold and die industry, Geometric has introduced an optional electrode design solution labeled ElectrodeWorks™ that automates all aspects of the calculation and design of EDM electrodes including design, management, documentation and manufacturing. It is seamlessly integrated with SolidWorks/CAMWorksSolids assuring complete parametric association of data.
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