SmartCAM v15.0 Applications Released
 SPRINGFIELD,
OR, Apr 18, 2008 - SmartCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM V15.0
applications. Version 15.0 delivers a significant new tutorial module for
learning the SmartCAM suite of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system
software, and builds on the toolpath, visualization and usability themes
found in recent releases.
The SmartCAM product family consists of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
software applications for milling, turning, fabrication and wire EDM.
“Our goals with each development cycle is to release a new version that
advances SmartCAM on two main fronts,” said Doug Oliver, SmartCAMcnc’s
Senior Product Manager. “First, capability improvements such as better CAD
data handling and new toolpath generation; secondly, fundamental
enhancements to the way users interact with SmartCAM, such as user interface
improvements and new capabilities to learn the extensive power the product
provides. SmartCAM Version 15 clearly delivers on both these goals.”
The new Learning SmartCAM module includes information, tutorials and
exercises to assist both new and advanced users in learning SmartCAM V15.
The web-based system is available on the SmartCAMcnc website,
www.SmartCAMcnc.com, and is
designed to help new users quickly become proficient with SmartCAM, as well
as assist medium and advanced users resolve complex problems and show new
processes and capabilities for completing various tasks. Even the most
proficient SmartCAM users will find the tutorials useful.
The site is broken up into several sections: a SmartCAM overview,
fundamentals of SmartCAM, advanced topics, automating SmartCAM with macros
and custom panels, and working with code generation (post processors).
Version 15 also boasts a significant improvement to SmartCAM's ability to
create and modify toolpath lead-in/lead-out moves (entries and exits).
“Lead-in/out moves are now uniquely identified in SmartCAM, allowing them to
be recognized visually,” Douglas went on to say, “then selected and changed
using the new geometry edit capability created specifically for them. The
user can change parameters or lead-type or in the case of closed profiles,
specify a new start/end position and include an overlap amount. Users can
experiment to find an optimal configuration and location, and then
automatically update the model with the new definitions.”
Other Highlights
Continuing on the machining from solids improvements of v14, several new
geometry modeling tools and selection techniques are provided:
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Pull-down menus from
previously static icon bars
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New context popup menus
for graphics view and list view
- Viewing and Visualization Improvements
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New View Orientation
pull-right menu
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Navigator 3D Mouse
devices now supported in Show Path toolpath and machining sequence
verification
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New model healing on
import, which includes simplification and stitching
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The ACIS kernel has
been upgraded to ACIS version 18.0
About SmartCAM & SmartCAMcnc
The SmartCAM family of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software provides
multiple surface capabilities for a full range of parts from 2-axis work to
complex 3/-axis molds, dies, and prototypes. SmartCAMcnc provides
maintenance contracts, updates, upgrades and technical support for all
SmartCAM users, regardless of version. All SmartCAM products include updated
data translators and market-leading NC editing software from Predator
Software, Inc.
SmartCAMcnc is a Springfield, Oregon-based company that was established in
December 2003 to develop, sell and support SmartCAM for the benefit of its
worldwide customer base of over 12,000 companies in 63 countries. The
company has successfully delivered two major releases of the award winning
software each year since then.
For more information, visit
www.SmartCAMcnc.com.
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