View management in Edgecam has been enhanced to include dynamic view rotation and creation of views relative to world coordinates, machine coordinates or a construction plane. Simulator has been upgraded to support 64-bit architecture to handle much larger memory requirements, giving improved performance, smoother running on large simulation parts, and the ability to save large STL models.
This enables machine setup to be proven safely off-line ensuring that the actual setup can be carried out with confidence. This allows a wider range of NX files to be loaded, gives support for NX assemblies, and supports the latest NX release.įollowing improvements to collision checking in the last version, Simulator has been further enhanced, allowing all machine graphics to be checked against the stock, fixtures and other parts of the machine. Improvements have been made to storing solid models in the Edgecam part file, giving up to 30% faster loading times, and up to 10 times faster switching between render models (wireframe, hidden line and solid).Įdgecam 2011 R2 introduces a new license for Solid Machinist for NX. This new function, which is an easy way of creating a 5-axis cycle, means shorter tools can be used to improve stability, and the shank and holder are protected from collisions. This allows the user to take immediate corrective action, improving machine checking and reducing prove out time.ĥ-axis users can now convert a Profiling cycle to a 5-axis cycle by using the new 3 to 5-axis Cycle command, which is available with ballnose tools. One of the most important new functions is linear axis limit checking, where Edgecam now reports when a cycle exceeds the limits of the machine tool and indicates axis and direction. The following are just some of the many improvements in functionality and ease-of-use in Edgecam 2011 R2: Milling:
Project manager Paul Cross says: “Edgecam 2011 R2 includes something new for all users, from improvements to importing CAD data, through feature recognition, and into manufacture, where new cycles and options are available before full collision checking in Simulator.” In addition, the software’s Solid Machinist, Simulator and Part Modeler functions also gain substantial upgrades, with 30% faster loading times in storing solid models in the part file. The milling, turning and tooling capabilities of the market-leading CAM system, Edgecam, all benefit from major developments in the latest release of the software.
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