Delcam to Launch FeatureCAM 2009 at IMTS Expo
 BIRMINGHAM,
UK, July 7, 2008 - Delcam will launch the new version of its FeatureCAM
feature-based CAM system at the IMTS
Exhibition to be held in Chicago from 8th to 13th September. FeatureCAM
2009 incorporates enhancements across its complete range of functionality,
reflecting the increased investment in product development following
Delcam’s acquisition of the software in 2005.
FeatureCAM 2009 will support slant turning on
mill-turn machines
An important area for the new release is increased support for mill-turn
equipment. These machines are becoming more popular because of their ability
to complete parts in a single set-up on one machine instead of having to use
multiple set-ups on two or more different pieces of equipment. FeatureCAM
development has focused on support for the more complex machines, those
featuring multiple turrets and/or multiple spindles. Additional
post-processors for these types of machine have also been introduced.
Work has continued on extending the range of five-axis options introduced
in FeatureCAM 2008. The software now supports both positional and continuous
five-axis operation, five-axis trimming and five-axis drilling. All these
options allow productivity to be improved by enabling parts to be produced
in one or two set-ups that would otherwise require multiple set-ups and/or
special featuring.
Another key area for development has been four-axis simultaneous milling.
This provides programming for milling machines with rotary tables and gives
a more comprehensive solution than the existing options for rotary milling
and fourth-axis wrapping that were in previous versions of FeatureCAM. Like
the mill-turn and five-axis enhancements, this new functionality will allow
users to tackle more sophisticated parts than could be programmed before.
Developments have also continued with the more fundamental machining
operations. The main enhancement to the FeatureTURN module has been the
addition of support for form tools. Other improvements include more
efficient threading, better control of undercutting, and extra options for
pre-drilling before boring. Similarly, 2D machining has been enhanced with
improvements to thread milling, easier control of feeds and speeds, support
for a wider range of engraving tools. In addition, substantial improvements
have been made to the FeatureWIRE module, the highlight being faster and
easier recognition of 4-axis wire features.
Finally, three-axis milling has been made more efficient, for example
when machining performs like castings or parts that have already been rough
machined. The new version minimizes air cutting thanks to the ability to
limit toolpaths to the stock model. Since no cutting moves are generated
outside this boundary, an efficient toolpath strategy can be created more
quickly and more easily.
To know more about FeatureCAM visit
http://www.featurecam.com/.
For more information about Delcam, visit
www.delcam.com.
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