Delcam Releases ArtCAM Pro 2008 for Artistic Applications
 BIRMINGHAM,
UK, August 9, 2007 - Delcam has released a new version of its ArtCAM Pro
CADCAM software for artistic applications. Unlike most other CADCAM systems,
the program is aimed at skilled artisans rather than engineers and requires
little knowledge of engineering or computing. It has been particularly
successful in the signmaking, woodworking and jewelry industries, where it
allows users to increase productivity, improve quality and deliver new
designs more quickly.
ArtCAM Pro allows panels to be assembled into complete furniture designs
The main change in the latest version is the addition of a new file type
called the 3D Project. This allows the user to create multiple models within
a single project, using the wide range of 3D modeling tools within the
software. The individual models can then be arranged to create larger
assemblies. For example, the sides of a cabinet could be designed as
individual components and then assembled into a 3D model of the complete
piece. Once the design had been approved, the separate panels could then be
arranged onto a sheet of material and their machining programmed in a single
operation.
3D Projects also allow the simultaneous visualization of objects that
will be created from different materials and the subsequent division of the
components into separate files for manufacturing in the various materials.
Items can be cut and pasted between different files, so allowing libraries
of components to be built up for use in a variety of designs.
For models built up from simpler shapes in the same material, the
complete design will be able to be produced as a single piece, either by
rapid prototyping or by machining using a multi-axis CNC machine or a
simpler machine with manual indexing of the material.
The most important enhancement in ArtCAM Pro’s machining is a new 3D
offset strategy that gives a much better surface finish with harder
materials. This will be especially useful when machining production tooling
from ArtCAM designs, such as dies for greeting cards, and when engraving
decorations created in ArtCAM into moulds for plastics.
A new Machining Wizard has been added that simplifies the setting-up of
multi-axis machining of complex models. In addition, a new option allows
models to be sliced into layers that can be machined individually and then
assembled.
Many of the existing routines in ArtCAM Pro have been rewritten for the
new release. The new algorithms have produced significant speed
improvements, especially in 3D modeling and in 2D machining.
Finally, ArtCAM Pro is now able to import solid and surface data from the
full range of CAD systems supported by the Delcam Exchange data translation
service. Formats covered include CATIA, Unigraphics, Pro/Engineer,
SolidWorks, AutoCAD Inventor and Solid Edge.
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