PartMaker to Unveil Programming Simulation for Bar Fed Mills at IMTS
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WASHINGTON, PA, August 30, 2010 - PartMaker Inc., a division of Delcam Plc, will unveil a new, specialist
functionality for the programming and simulation of Bar Fed Mills at IMTS 2010
in Chicago, IL. This new functionality will be available for use in
PartMaker Version 2011, which will be previewed at the show and is slated for
release in the fourth quarter of 2010.
PartMaker Version 2011 will
feature specialist support for the programming and simulation Bar Fed mills
The new specialist software from PartMaker provides more realistic simulation
of the machining processes carried out on Bar Fed Mills with unique
architectures from such leading builders as Willemin-Macodel, Bumotec, Chiron,
Mazak, Star, Tornos-Almac, Stama among others. Bar Fed Mills are a unique breed
of mill-turn centers that combine the continuous production capability of
traditional bar-fed turn-mill center with platform of a vertical machining
center.
PartMaker CAM software has a unique ability to automate the programming of
Bar Fed Mills as a result of the blend of two unique technologies it employs.
For parts with features requiring 2-axis, 2 ½ axis, 3-axis and 3+2 machining,
the software employs a patented “Divide and Conquer” programming strategy to
automate programming. PartMaker’s Patented Divide and Conquer technique makes
programming the multi-axis operations found on a Bar Fed Mill easier by allowing
the programmer to break the part down into a series of simpler operations.
When a part requires simultaneous 5-axis programming, PartMaker is able to
integrate the extraordinarily sophisticated 5-axis machining strategies found in
PowerMILL, Delcam’s industry leading CAM system for automating the programming
of complex shapes like turbine blades.
PartMaker users of Bar Fed Mills have already been able to take advantage of
this unique combination of technology for some time. The new version of
PartMaker, to be previewed at IMTS, will take users to another level of
productivity by allowing them to simulate the very unique kinematics of Bar Fed
Mills in the PartMaker 3D Simulation environment.
“We at PartMaker Inc. see Bar Fed Milling technology as a major part of the
future of complex, small parts manufacturing,” says Hanan Fishman, President of
the PartMaker Division of Delcam Plc. “These machines are effectively
miniature “machine shops in a box”, allowing users to produce highly complex,
tight tolerance parts with minimal set-up time.”
“Programming these machines also raises unique challenges from a tool path
development, simulation and post processing perspective. As a result, we
have invested heavily in R&D to create a CAM solution specifically tuned to the
needs of the users of Bar Fed Mills,” says Fishman. “Already, many of our users,
especially those in the medical device arena are benefiting from these
developments, and the improved simulation which will be available in PartMaker
Version 2011 will allow our users to be even more productive.”
In addition to the improvements made in the simulation of Bar Fed Mills in
PartMaker Version 2011, the company is also introducing a new 3D CAD system at
IMTS 2010 called the PowerSHAPE Companion for PartMaker. While this new product
is not directly related to automating the programming of Bar Fed Mills, it will
be especially helpful to users using such machines to program 5-axis
simultaneous operations by allowing them to create, manipulate and repair 3D
geometry to facilitate more efficient 5-axis machining operations.
More on PartMaker
PartMaker is a Knowledge Based Machining system, allowing it to provide a
substantial gain in programming efficiency by remembering the tools, material
and process information necessary to machine individual part features. It
thus relieves the user from reentering the same features information for
subsequent parts. It also improves productivity by placing the emphasis on
tool management functions.
PartMaker pioneered the field of CAM software for Turn-Mills and Swiss-type
lathes with its patented Visual Programming Approach for programming multi-axis
lathes with live tooling. It assures quicker learning and easier use. It makes
an extensive use of pictures to help the user describe tools, part features and
machining data. Synchronization of tools working on multiple spindles is
achieved by a few mouse clicks.
PartMaker Inc. is a subsidiary of Delcam Plc, the world’s leading developer
and supplier of complete CAD/CAM software solutions. Delcam Plc is
publicly traded on the AIM exchange in London. While PartMaker is sold direct in
North America by PartMaker Inc. PartMaker is sold overseas through a network of
sales partner offices operating in over 120 countries.
For more information, visit
http://www.partmaker.com/.
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