Delcam to Launch ArtCAM Insignia 2008 at LIGNA Exhibition
 BIRMINGHAM,
UK, April 13, 2007 - At the LIGNA
exhibition to be held in Hannover from 14th to 18th May, Delcam will
launch a new version of its ArtCAM Insignia CADCAM software with a much
greater emphasis on mass production applications in the woodworking
industries. Previously, the software has been used mainly for the design and
manufacture of one-off or short run items, in particular signs. The new
version builds on this functionality to give a superior solution for mass
production of items like cabinets or other decorated furniture.
ArtCAM Insignia now offers quick and easy mass production of cabinets and
other furniture
ArtCAM Insignia 2008 includes vector-based design, extensive 2D machining
and, for the first time, basic 3D machining functionality. Like all the
ArtCAM range, the software is aimed at skilled artisans rather than
engineers and requires little knowledge of engineering or computing. It
allows woodworkers to import, scale, position and machine 2D and 3D
decorations and textures onto their designs, and so to manufacture more
distinctive and more attractive products. Formats supported include STL
files from any CAD system, plus designs from Alias Wavefront, 3D Studio and,
of course, other members of the ArtCAM family.
Alongside the increased machining functionality, the main addition to the
latest release is a highly-automated method for the manufacture of designs
imported as layered DXF or pdf files from other CAD systems. Whatever the
origin of the design, ArtCAM Insignia will first automatically nest the
various elements onto multiple sheets, correctly grouping them by material
and thickness. Different numbers of multiple copies of various design
elements can be generated and arranged within the layers.
The system then generates toolpaths using pre-defined templates. These
templates allow any combination of machining strategy, cutting tool and
machining parameters to be assigned to each layer within the design. The
toolpaths are calculated for each layer, using the cut depth extracted from
the DXF or pdf data.
The calculated toolpaths can be simulated within ArtCAM Insignia, if
required, before being output to the machine. More than 180 machine tool
control options are supported, including those featuring automatic tool
changing.
The machine tool options include support for drill banks. Multiple
drilling heads can be programmed to drill an array of holes simultaneously
and the pattern of holes can be duplicated a number of times across a sheet
of material.
The tool database within ArtCAM Insignia is similarly comprehensive,
including many complex carving tool shapes. Three of these – Ogee, Roman
Ogee and Roundover – are among the most commonly used raised-panel tool
shapes in the furniture and similar industries. They are very popular for
producing attractive edge finishes efficiently.
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