SprutCAM Tech has announced SprutCAM X and SprutCAM X Robot 17.0.13 update, an enhancement packed with more than 100 changes, including workflow improvements and bug fixes.

Enhanced Job Assignment for 6D Contour operations: 

A new feature enables the detection and selection of part pocket edges with a simple double-click while holding the SHIFT key, streamlining the selection process for all identical pockets for machining.

Spline handling improvements:

In the Machining window on the Job Assignment tab, users will find updated functionalities for working with splines, including:

• SHIFT key selection now allows for a sequence of points to be selected, with selected points highlighted in blue for better visibility.
• Shift and Rotate operations for points and entire splines are significantly faster.
• Transformation parameters are now displayed only for a single selected point, improving clarity and focus.
• Undo/Redo options have been added for the Shift, Rotate, and Delete operations on spline points.
• Added confirmation message when deleting a spline
• Drawing splines with a high point count is now much faster, reducing wait times.

Machining Reports updates: 

• Issues with the handling of images in reports have been fixed and a simplified report output mode has been introduced.
• Custom variables can now be included in reports for more personalized documentation.
• Detailed guidance is accessible through the tutorial found under the question mark icon in SprutCAM X, with the new chapter 3.7 providing in-depth information.

Usability and convenience enhancements: 

• MachineMaker updates for Fanuc and Dobot robots: Support for multiple tool center points (TCPs) has been added, expanding compatibility.
• User interface enhancements: Updated interactive Smart Hints, improved tool orientation algorithm for robots with positioners, and added drag-and-drop functionality for the thread library window in lathe operations.
• The visibility buttons now automatically adapt to the operation mode, enhancing user interface intuitiveness.
• Updated MachineMaker documentation.
• Increased size of value entry fields in the Machine control panel.
• For Welding and 6D contouring operations, the ability to interactively set Approach and Retract has been added
• When working in the 3D CAD module, the ability to snap to objects in planes other than the active plane has been added.

Existing SprutCAM X and SprutCAM X Robot users with an active software maintenance contract (SMC) have been notified about the new release and can easily upgrade to benefit from these enhancements. Users who have not received a notification are encouraged to contact their nearest SprutCAM X Reseller for assistance or visit SprutCAM Tech contact page for more information.

For more information, visit SprutCAM Tech website.