CAD/CAM Software addresses multiaxis wire EDM needs.
August 13, 2008 -
Suited for manufacturing precision parts, BobWIRE v22 integrates intuitive interface for start-to-finish control. Built-in toolpath associativity between part geometry and wire machining features in CAM tree manager facilitates on-the-fly geometry editing as well as modifications to cutting variables. Among other features, solution offers land and taper options for 2-axis part making as well as match point features that give operators control when programming complex 4-axis parts.
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Original Press release
Bobcad
417 Plaza Dr.
Dunedin, FL, 34698
USA
New Software Release....
Clearwater, FL - BobCAD-CAM releases their new 2 & 4 Axis Wire EDM CAD/CAM software for manufacturing precision parts on Wednesday July 23, 2008. The new Version 22 BobWIRE system provides an intuitive interface that gives the operator improved control over managing the program from start to finish. As a complete solids and surface CAD system with an expanded list of import file types, the operator can use outside CAD systems or design the part in-house. The built-in toolpath associativity between the part geometry and the wire machining features in the CAM tree manager, make on-the-fly geometry edits or modifying cutting variables simple. Thus, saving the operator valuable time and increasing efficiency from design to finished part.
New features include automatic Open and Closed Shape machining, operator definable cutting conditions for different machines as well as being able to specifically assign cutting conditions to part files for future use. Other features include multiple wire approach types, land and taper options for 2 axis part making as well as match point features that gives operators complete control when programming complex 4 axis parts. All around, they claim this system has been greatly enhanced and is easier to cut parts with over their earlier BobCAD-CAM wire systems. "Our existing Wire customers should immediately see a benefit and for those that have not previewed the system yet, we feel they will be able to take advantage of our new technology within a short period of time," said Chris Corbell, BobCAD-CAM development director. In addition to standardizing Wire machining technology in CAD/CAM, the new version also offers hole programming capabilities that are built-in to the system if a shop has a separate hole making machine. "When we sat down to develop this system we wanted to touch all the bases in wire programming all the way down to option stop and posting whistles and bells"..."Really it comes down to usability for the shop that needs a quality Wire system," Corbell continues. For those Wire operators that have Access Database type technology files, they can import them and save them for posting as well.
BobCAD-CAM reports the system to be both easy to use and just as robust as other leading WireEDM CAD/CAM system on the market. The difference is really the price. They claim that both 2 & 4 Axis CAD/CAM systems can be rather expensive but the new BobWire CAD/CAM system is priced to be the most affordable on the market for what the customer receives. Check it out at www.bobcad.com or contact BobCAD-CAM directly at 877-262-2231 for a free demo.
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