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leads the CAD/CAM industry with EdgeCAM Solid Machinist, a powerful
and seamlessly integrated CAM system for generating machining
strategies and NC code for solid models. Files from all major
CAD systems, including Autodesk Inventor®, SolidWorks®,
Solid Edge®, CATIA V5® and Pro/ENGINEER are loaded directly
into EdgeCAM, where a wide range of innovative features offer
a quick and reliable route to manufacture.
Making the move to solids is safe and easy as EdgeCAM Solid
Machinist effortlessly machines solids as well as wireframe
and surface models, allowing you to move to solids at your
own pace and protect your existing investment.
Guaranteed data integrity
Data integrity is maintained as the solid model is loaded without
translation, enabling EdgeCAM to utilize more of the intelligence
contained within the model to generate efficient machining strategies
and speed up programming.
Automatic feature finding
EdgeCAM Solid Machinist uses automatic feature recognition to
interrogate the solid model to find machinable features. At
a single click, pocket, boss and hole features are found. Feature
information is extracted and used to select the correct tools
and machine the features using EdgeCAM’s extensive range
of cutting strategies.
Toolpath to model associativity
Manufacturing companies are facing increased pressure to reduce
production lead times. A major way of reducing lead times is
through concurrent design and manufacturing activities. However,
the inevitable changes that take place during the design process
put an increased burden on the manufacturing department to continually
update the NC programs. The associative link between EdgeCAM
Solid Machinist and the original model means that even late
design changes won’t affect lead times.
Operational programming
Manufacturing operations are applied automatically to features,
significantly reducing the number of keystrokes, mouse clicks
and the time it takes to generate the NC program.
Intelligent manufacturing on a solid
foundation
With a full range of 2-5 Axis milling cycles and full turning
capability combined with seamless CAD integration and sophisticated
automation tools, EdgeCAM is the only CAM system you’ll
ever need.
Anyone interested in streamlining design and manufacture
to work faster and more cost effectively should consider the
value of investing in solids. EdgeCAM Solid Machinist, in
combination with EdgeCAM Part Modeler and EdgeCAM Strategy
Manager offers all you need to make the move to solids.
EdgeCAM Part Modeler
EdgeCAM Part Modeler is a 3D modeling tool specifically designed
for quick and simple construction or editing of solid models.
It offers a cost effective and immediate solid modeling solution
complete with fully associative drafting capability. EdgeCAM
Part Modeler is a perfect partner product for EdgeCAM Solid
Machinist and is ideal for customers who are modeling parts
for production machining, or who need to construct or visualize
workholding systems, such as turning chucks or milling jigs
and fixtures. In addition, machine tool models can also be
created for use with EdgeCAM Simulator.
EdgeCAM Strategy
Manager
Used in conjunction with EdgeCAM Solid Machinist, EdgeCAM Strategy
Manager provides automated machining of solids and delivers
rapid return on investment through increased productivity. The
program captures the knowledge from previously machined parts
and applies it to new components to streamline part programming,
eliminate programming errors and achieve an unprecedented level
of consistency and automation.
EdgeCAM Tool Selector
Automating tool selection reduces machining time and production
costs. EdgeCAM Tool Selector provides the user with the optimum
tool selection for machining, based on the available tool store.
Cycle times are optimized in line with currently available tooling,
giving maximum machining efficiency.
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