CAM Software simplifies symmetrical part machining.
March 26, 2010 -
Determining tool paths for numerically controlled machines, TopSolid'CAM v2010 facilitates simultaneous edition of cutting conditions of several parts. It utilizes parallel processing capabilities of multi-core processors to reduce calculation times in 3-5 axis machining operations. Advanced simulation control feature helps manage swiss turning machines and supports backwards navigation in NC programming. Software also supports import/export to and from several CAD solutions.
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Original Press release
Missler Software
7 Rue du Bois Sauvage
Evry Cedex, , 91055
France
TopSolid'CAM 2010 - Faster and More Efficient Production
Missler Software will launch the latest version of its CAM software solution, TopSolid'CAM 2010 in February 2010. TopSolid'CAM is a CAM solution which determines tool paths for numerically controlled machines including milling machines, lathes and machining centres. TopSolid'CAM 2010 facilitates the design and modification of symmetrical parts, the simultaneous edition of cutting conditions of several parts and now manages the parallel processing of multi-core processor calculations which enable users to dramatically reduce calculation times.
Management of symmetrical parts
In mechanical engineering it is fairly common to have to produce a right and left hand part. It is evident that the operator does not want to reprogram the left hand part when he has already programmed the right hand part. However, it is not enough to make the machining operations symmetrical. The user needs to ensure he is using climbing cutting (as opposed to conventional cutting) on the right hand and left hand part. TopSolid'CAM's functions to create symmetrical parts ensure that the correct cutting direction is maintained.
Changing cutting conditions
TopSolid'CAM 2010 manages the modification, in 1 click, of the cutting conditions of several operations, notably rotation speeds and advance speeds. Thus the user can edit the cutting conditions after the event without having to edit the cutting operations themselves or without necessarily having detailed knowledge of TopSolid'CAM programming.
Faster and more efficient
Thanks to the possibility to carry out parallel calculations with the new multi-core processors TopSolid'CAM 2010 offers dramatically reduced calculation times (a reduction of 50-75% depending on the number of cores) notably in 3-5 axis operations which require a lot of power.
Advanced simulation
A new control during the simulation process now permits swiss turning machines to be better managed. Users can now also navigate backwards from the last NC program line simulated. Many other improvements have also been generated via this new control.
Data recovery
Import and export to and from several CAD solutions to improve the communication and collaboration with CATIA®, IGES, DXF, STEP, SAT, Parasolid
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