New engraving cycle: The new machining command ‘Engraving Cycle’, allows complex geometry corners to be shaped, and artwork profiles to be machined.
The reduction in the need to create boundaries is one of the primary drivers in making Edgecam quicker and easier to use. Picking 3D faces: The parallel lace, constant cusp, rest finishing and pencil mill cycles have all been enhanced to allow ‘direct picking,’ meaning that individual faces or surfaces can be selected and without the need for creating boundaries, the entire model will be protected.
As well as accurate code output, full machine tool graphics are available for toolpath simulation. Turning on milling machines: A new machine tool configuration has been introduced, making it possible to turn on a milling machining centre. Wire EDM: The Wire EDM product is now available in the Workflow environment, and Edgecam 2015 R1 offers full machine simulation, including stock and cross-section display. An array of time-saving commands have been introduced, such as copy/move procedures and the ability to create circular workplanes.
And both internal and external threads can now be created in EWS. DXF and DWG files can now be imported to accelerate the design process.
Users can personalise their individual theme with frequently used commands, even adding custom macros.Įdgecam Workflow Solids (EWS): Numerous new commands have been added to the internal solid modelling software. Themes – ribbon bar customisation: The default ribbon bar can be customised and saved as a ‘Theme.’ Themes can be exported to other Edgecam installations and deployed across networks. This enhancement promotes the use of one single CAM file to house multiple machining setups, ensuring the stock remains associative between setups which is a massive improvement. This means both the component and stock and fixtures can be passed to subsequent new machining sequences. Multiple setup support: The new release introduces further Workflow enhancements by supporting multiple setups in both the turning and milling environments. Similar to other turning commands, the cycle is sensitive to the stock condition, eliminating ‘fresh-air cuts.’ The toolpath maintains a constant cutting load, enabling significantly faster cutting data, and prolonging tool life. Rough Waveform turning: Based on the successful milling waveform technology, Edgecam 2015 R1 introduces a brand new turning cycle, Rough Waveform Turning. Here are some of the 50 new and enhanced aspects of functionality in the latest release. Vero’s Strategic Product Director, Raf Lobato, says having developed Waveform roughing for milling during the last two years, the new version of Edgecam also makes it available for turning strategies, and manufacturers say that will be particularly valuable in driving down costs. Workflow multiple sequence support for milling Waveform turning, multiple machining sequence support, ribbon bar and interface updates, and the inclusion of Wire EDM mean that Edgecam 2015 R1, from Vero Software, continues to be a game changer in ensuring manufacturers can compete in a global economy. The swift evolution of Edgecam Workflow is highlighted with over 50 new and enhanced aspects of functionality in the latest release. With the multiple setup support, Waveform for turning, engraving, direct picking of surfaces and wire EDM, there’s something for everyone in Edgecam 2015 R1. This month’s cover features Stillam CNC Programming Solutions, the Sub Saharan distributor for EdgeCAM, Alphacam, Cabinet Vision and Radan sheet metal CAD/CAM software.