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EdgeCAM 9
Pathtrace’s release of EdgeCAM®
version 9 is sure to raise a few eyebrows when investigating
manufacturing software. Never before have you seen a CAM system this
powerful and yet this easy to use. Pathtrace has done a remarkable job
with the user interface and has made it extremely easy for you to
customize the software to your specific needs. From an end user
stand point simply tell the software what it is that you want to do,
answer a few simple questions and then the software gets out of your
way and does what you asked. If you are an existing EdgeCAM user and
not yet on version 9 then now is the time to upgrade. This release
will make you even more productive. Some of the new features
include;
Improved workflow with new user interface
The modern interface can be customized to use drag-and-drop
techniques and frequently used functions can be put right at your
fingertip. Autohide windows fold away when they are not needed and
are opened back up with a simple move of the mouse.
Enhancements to the Browser
You can now grouping instructions by tool, index or synchronization
point. Great visual feedback from the graphics screen to the Browser
and from the Browser to the graphics screen. Excellent searching
capabilities and color highlighting of missing or deleted
information.
New Machining Operations and Dialog
New operations include chamfering, flatland finishing, roughing and
profiling and the new dialog is a welcome addition to the new user.
Roughing Cycle Enhancements
You now have a new Adaptive Feedrate option giving much better control of
upper and lower federates based on material, stock, etc. and again, you get
great graphic feedback from the graphics screen on the changing federates.
Spiral tools paths are now supported giving you yet another option on how
best to rough machine a part or area.
Profiling enhancements
Here you will find more options for entry and retract points give you more
control over in those areas with little room to get in and out of. A new
option has been added which will allow you to finish ledges more precisely,
by machining down to the specified Z Offset from the top of island(s) and/or
the base of pockets.
Miscellaneous Cycle Enhancements
With Parallel Lace you can now control the cut direction by the angle of the
surface, so if your tool finds a wall that is more vertical than horizontal
you are not caught in a situation of filling your tool flutes and running up
the slope.
The EdgeCAM Strategy Manager captures all the knowledge and expertise
currently in the minds of your programmers or machinist and saves it for
quick and consistent recall. The Solid Machinist, which is unique in the
industry, allows us to put a tool right on the engineers solid model, and
this includes associativity meaning that when the call comes for an
engineering change the update of tool path in manufacturing is a breeze.
There are other enhancements included in version 9 so please give us a call
or drop us an email with any questions or to set up a person demonstration.
EdgeCAM 9 is a must see for those of you investigating CAM systems of for
existing EdgeCAM users on an older release.
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