- 11th January 2013
- Exhibitor Announcements, Manufacturing, Southern
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Delcam showcases latest software at Southern Manufacturing
Delcam will demonstrate the 2013 releases of its PowerSHAPE CAD software and PowerMILL CAM system at Southern Manufacturing 13. Both new programs include significant enhancements to enable users to increase productivity, reduce lead times and improve quality.
With its unique combination of solid modelling, surface modelling, direct modelling and triangle editing capabilities, PowerSHAPE provides the most comprehensive range of design and reverse engineering techniques available in a single CAD program. Having all the different technologies in the same package reduces the need to transfer data between multiple programs and so streamlines the whole product-development process.
The major new development in PowerMILL 2013 will be the Vortex area clearance strategy. This has been developed specifically to gain the maximum benefit from solid carbide tooling, in particular those designs that can give deeper cuts by using the full flute length as the cutting surface. It can be used for two- and three-axis roughing, three-plus-two-axis area clearance and for rest machining based on stock models or reference toolpaths.
Because Vortex toolpaths have a controlled engagement angle, tools will never be overloaded and so will achieve the maximum tool life. Shock loading caused by changes in the contact angle is minimised, preventing chipping of the flutes. In addition, the stability of the cutting conditions gives more consistent edge temperatures, so prolonging the life of the tool coating and removing heat damage to the surface of the part.
Visit the Delcam stand at Southern Manufacturing or go to http://www.delcam.co.uk/ to find out more.
