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Jeweller Enjoys 10 Years Success with Delcam's ArtCAM Pro
Michael Schwartz has used Delcam's ArtCAM Pro CADCAM software successfully for ten of his thirty years as a jeweller, metal smith, conservator and educator. His company, Creative Metalworks, provides design and manufacturing for custom jewellery, ceremonial objects and restorations for museums and private collections, from a converted building in Kensington, Maryland. Clients include The White...
Read More »Delcam Offers Four New PowerMILL Options
Delcam has rationalized the wide range of functionality within its PowerMILL CAM system into four options: o Standard PowerMILL for companies with conventional machine tools, o PowerMILL Pro, which provides extra strategies for high-speed machining o PowerMILL 3+2 for the programming of positional five-axis machines and o PowerMILL 5-axis for continuous five-axis operations. All of the options...
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Machining Software offers automatic feature recognition.
FeatureCAM 2007 enables users to create or edit roughing and finishing toolpaths independent of part features, as well as specify custom hole dimensions, key geometric features, special-purpose tools, and exact machining parameters. Machining strategies in FeatureMILL3D maximize calculation speeds for 3D toolpaths and optimize surface finish that can be achieved. With Race Line Machining...
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Delcam Introduces Integrated Data Repair Module for Shop-Floor CAM Users
Delcam has introduced a fully-integrated data repair module for its PowerMILL CAM system that will allow users to correct all the common faults with CAD data sent for machining. PowerMILL Modelling operates within the normal PowerMILL window, with a similar left-to-right workflow and style of icons making it easy for casual users to learn and operate. The concept of a CAM module that opens within...
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CAM Software uses AFR to machine complex holes.
With automatic feature recognition (AFR), FeatureCAM automatically recognizes and machines complex holes. It enables users to specify custom hole dimensions, key geometric features, special-purpose tools, and exact machining parameters. Hole recognition is keyed to cylinders defined by hole diameters and depths and can also be linked to data directly imported from select CAD programs. Users can...
Read More »CAD/CAM Software features networked databases.
Networked FeatureCAMÃ-® 2006 lets users share databases with tooling, feeds, and speed information between networked computers. It features capabilities for full machine simulation; multi-turret, multi-spindle synchronized turning; and 3Dconnexion motion controller support. Supplied with thousands of defined tools, software lets users select groups of tools and define any number of tool...
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CAM Software supports 3Dconnexion motion controllers.
Promoting natural, 2-handed work style, FeatureCAMÃ-® 2006 features built-in 3Dconnexion controllers that let users pan, zoom, rotate, and spin models while editing, selecting, or drawing simultaneously with mouse. Commonly used functions can be mapped to buttons on motion controller through built-in control panel. Software creates operations from part features that contain all necessary...
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CAD Software offers synchronized turning capabilities.
FeatureCAM seamlessly integrates 4-axis, twin turret functionality into its existing turning programs. Combined with full machine simulation, synchronized turning provides full program control and helps reduce cycle time. Software also permits follow and pinch turning. Machine simulation allows programmers to set attributes for each type of machine, including horsepower and preferred feeds and...
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CAD/CAM Software offers machine simulation capabilities.
FeatureCAM's Machine Simulation lets users view machine movements and detect any possible collisions, ensuring clean operation. If collision is detected, simulation pauses, and dialog box appears with information on specific components involved. Able to illustrate simulations for machines from 2-axis mills to 5-axis tilting head machines, software lets users incorporate additional options such as...
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Software preserves CAD data when imported into CAM.
FeatureCAM 2005 utilizes Import Wizard to streamline import and placement of part files. Users are guided through process with options for machining direction, stock size, machining zero, and center of rotation. Native file import opens CAD part files directly in FeatureCAM, preserving design intelligence contained in CAD file. Software automatically recognizes machinable CAD data for all holes...
Read More »Jeweller Enjoys 10 Years Success with Delcam's ArtCAM Pro
Michael Schwartz has used Delcam's ArtCAM Pro CADCAM software successfully for ten of his thirty years as a jeweller, metal smith, conservator and educator. His company, Creative Metalworks, provides design and manufacturing for custom jewellery, ceremonial objects and restorations for museums and private collections, from a converted building in Kensington, Maryland. Clients include The White...
Read More »Delcam Partners with Seco at Aerospace Manufacturing Event
Delcam will demonstrate the latest developments in aerospace machining within its PowerMILL CAM software at Making Things Work Together conference and exhibition to be held by Seco Tools at its UK headquarters in Warwickshire from 26th to 28th September. New functionality in the recent PowerMILL 7 release includes a wider range of five-axis strategies for both roughing and finishing, three-axis...
Read More »Hankook Delcam Holds Largest Ever User Meeting in Korea
Delcam's Korean joint venture, Hankook Delcam, held its most successful user conference ever earlier this month, the seventeenth in its annual series of events. More than 750 delegates attended the meeting held on 8th and 9th September, a clear demonstration of the company's position as the leading CADCAM reseller in the country. Delegates to the Meeting had their first opportunity to see the new...
Read More »Delcam Offers Free FeatureCAM Trial from Updated Web Site
Delcam is offering a free evaluation copy of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system from a new, re-designed website - www.featurecam.com. The evaluation version includes all the feature-based and knowledge-based programming options available in the 2007 release of the software but does not allow programs to be saved or output. The new web site design includes all the features provided...
Read More »Delcam Opens New Offices in Canada
Delcam has undertaken a major expansion of its Canadian subsidiary in recent months. Delcam Canada has recruited extra staff for its head office located in Windsor, Ontario, and opened additional offices in Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver. The expansion follows record sales in the country during last year. We achieved sales growth of over 30% last year, claimed Mark Cadogan, Business Development...
Read More »Delcam Partners with DMG in China
Delcam reinforced its long-term partnership with machine tool supplier DMG in China at the opening of the company's new Guangdong showroom in Chang'an Dongguan last month. Around 300 attendees participated in the ceremony, where Delcam was represented by South China Regional Manager, Ms. Suki Lihua Huang, and Sales Manager of Delcam Hong Kong, Mr. William Lei Yu, plus the General Manager of...
Read More »Delcam wins Outstanding Supplier Award from China Aviation Industry
In recognition of Delcam China's strong support for the Chinese aviation industry, the company was presented with an Outstanding Supplier Award at the recent celebrations of the 55th China Aviation Industry Anniversary. The ceremony was one of the highlights of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Aviation Industry Forum, which was held from October 28th to November 1st in Zhuhai, China,...
Read More »Delcam Strengthens FeatureCAM Team in Asia
Delcam has strengthened the management team for its FeatureCAM business in Asia with the appointment of Sandy Moffat as FeatureCAM Business Development Manager for the region. In addition, David You Bo has been promoted from Vice-General Manager of Delcam China to FeatureCAM Business Development Manager for Greater China, and Chai Kok Hoe has been given the equivalent responsibilities for...
Read More »Delcam Expands USA Sales Team to Meet Growing FeatureCAM Demand
Delcam has expanded its USA sales team to meet the growing demand for its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system. Kris Moody has been given responsibility for sales in Missouri and the surrounding states, while Tim Mackey will be based in Michigan, where he will focus on sales to the automotive supply chain. We have received a record number of enquiries since the launch of FeatureCAM 2007, claimed...
Read More »Delcam and CMS Present Latest in CADCAM and CNC at Boatbuilder Forum
CADCAM software developer Delcam and machine tool manufacturer CMS presented a seminar on the implementation of CADCAM software with CNC machining at this year's European Boatbuilder Technology Forum, which ran from 14th to 15th November at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam. The session explained the range of CNC machine tools that are available today and the way in which...
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