MONTREAL, Canada, Aug 21, 2014 – ICAM Technologies Corporation announces that it will launch Integrated PSE v21, the latest version of its integrated post-processing, simulation & emulation software, at IMTS 2014 (Booth: E-3217).
Inside a single software platform, Integrated PSE provides a unique environment for post-processing, simulation and emulation (for G-Code) that interfaces with the most popular 
CAD/CAM/PLM systems, CNC controllers and machine tools on the market.
Integrated PSE v21 features SmartPATH, patent pending software created to optimize positioning tool paths during post-processing and simulation. SmartPATH provides savings both in CNC run-time positioning and in CAD/CAM tool path preparation.
Rapid positioning motions generated by CAD/CAM software do not take into account machine tool kinematics, work piece setup and travel limitations and therefore, place the burden of responsibility for safe and efficient positioning onto the NC programmer.
SmartPATH identifies inefficient and unsafe positioning motions and automatically replaces them with minimized collision-free safe motions based on the actual machine tool kinematics, physical travel limits, axes positioning rates and the dynamically changing state of the in-process stock.
Building on advanced forward-looking features such as path planning and rotary axes pre-positioning/winding, developed to enhance the machining process while avoiding dwell marks, over-traveling and rotary repositioning, Integrated PSE V21 offers an array of new features including:
- SmartFEED – This optional module adjusts the cutting feed-rate (and if desired, the spindle speed as well), to ensure a constant safe material removal rate.
- SmartCUT – This optional module automatically adjusts cutting motions, to eliminate unnecessary feed motions when the tool is not in contact with the material. These so called “air cuts” provide no value and can be difficult to resolve from the CAM system.
- Multi-Setup – This v21 feature supports Virtual Machine simulation of manufacturing processes that involve one or more changes of clamping and/or part location on the machine. Multi-setup also automatically tracks the in-process stock state as a part progresses from one manufacturing program to another.
- Simulation Recording – This v21 feature automatically records the complete post-processing & simulation session for later review and analysis.
About ICAM Technologies Corp.
For over 42 years ICAM Technologies Corp. has been specializing in the development and implementation of advanced NC post-processing solutions for manufacturers in major industries around the world. ICAM has added an integrated machine tool simulator, Virtual Machine, with the provision for machine code data (MCD) verification driven with ICAM Control EmulatorTM to its product mix that further strengthened its position in the NC manufacturing market. ICAM customers benefit from dramatic improvements to CNC machine optimization, NC programmer productivity and manufacturing process efficiency. ICAM’s unique technology and services provide its customers and industry partners with the competitive edge that their business operations and customers demand.
