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Block Enhancements
There have been a couple of enhancements to the
block form
1.Reference Surfaces can now be considered
in the calculation for block size
2.The block or model can now be saved as a
DMT or STL file.
Curve Editor Improvements
There are several improvements to the Curve
Editor toolbar:-
1.You can now create an arc which is
tangential to existing lines and arcs, as well as at
specific points using the Arc 3 Items button
2.Fillets can now be modified in two ways
3.You can now create a line which is tangent
to a curve
4.Also applicable to Patterns and Boundaries
Conclusion-
Leading Global CAM Specialist
High Speed Machining- The ability to machine components in the shortest
possible time is an issue of ever increasing importance. Any development
in engineering which can give faster delivery, and at the same time improve
quality, must, therefore be given serious consideration by the toolmaker.
For many years Delcam has been at the leading edge in the development
of High Speed Machining (HSM) strategies. These use a combination of
techniques to ensure rapid delivery of high quality machined components.
There are many elements to efficient High Speed Machining including; the
cutting tool, the CNC machine, the material being cut not to mention the
use of a high quality CAM system.
Modern developments in cutting tool technology have led to a revolution in
the way CNC programmers now tackle jobs. These specialist tools have
totally different cutting characteristics to traditional tooling. Whereas
traditional programming methods would consider machining a component
from the top down, modern HSM tooling can sometimes prefer to cut from
the bottom up.
PowerMILL leads the way with it's unique approaches to efficient area
clearance. The main requirements of these machining strategies are to
keep the load on the cutter as consistent as possible and to minimise any
sudden changes in the cutting direction. One of the basic changes in
strategy needed to achieve these conditions is the use of offset machining
for roughing rather than the traditional raster approach.
Multi Axis Machining- 5 Axis machining has been used in aerospace
applications for many years but it is only recently that the toolmaking
industry has shown similar interest. The main advantage of 5 Axis
machining is the ability to save time by machining complex shapes in a
single set-up. Additional benefit comes from allowing the use of shorter
cutters that permit more accurate machining.
Positional 5 Axis machining has long been available within PowerMILL.
With this technique, the head is oriented into a series of positions and
machining carried out as a set of discreet operations.
In addition to this, PowerMILL now offers continuous 5 Axis machining.
Continuous 5 Axis machining allows the user to create continuous 5 Axis
toolpaths across complex surface, solid and triangulated models. The
toolpaths are fully gouge checked and support a wide range of machining
strategies and all tool types.
“We can machine the surface in areas that would previously have been
impossible to access economically. In addition, difficult surfaces that would
have needed long series cutters are now simple. Easier access is allowing
us to use shorter tools resulting in improved surface finish and a reduction
in the number of post machining operations, including EDM.” David Gaskin,
AF Gaskin Ltd, UK.
http://www.powermill.com
http://forum.delcam.com/viewforum.php?f=8
http://www.mailers.delcam.com/customers/ams/PMILL2011.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delcam#Parallel_Processing_in_PowerMILL_1
0:_A_White_Paper
http://forum.featurecam.com/