CAD/CAM 2017 CNC Software features dialogs for algebraic operation.

Press Release Summary:

Detecting machining features like 3 axis pockets, prismatic pockets, slots, planar faces, and bosses in solid models, RhinoCAM 2017 CNC CAM solution offers slot milling operation for single line and trochoidal machining of slots. Featuring four axis drive surface operation for true four axis milling, software slows down feed rate in corners. CAM tool also enables dialogs for tooltip help.


Original Press Release:

MecSoft Releases VisualCAD/CAM 2017

MecSoft Corporation, the developer of industry leading CAD/CAM software solutions, has announced the availability of VisualCAD/CAM 2017 the latest version of their flagship standalone CNC programming software.

Release Highlights

  • Feature detection and Feature                                                                   New Slot Milling Operation for single

           Based milling have been                                                                            line and trochoidal machining of

           introduced. Machining features                                                                 slots has been introduced.

           such as 3 Axis Pockets, Prismatic

           Pockets, Slots, Planar Faces, and                                                             Feed rate slowdown in corners has

           Bosses can now be detected in                                                                 been implemented in the toolpath

           Solid models (both surface and                                                                  editor.

           meshes) and toolpath methods                                                                  Tooltip help and algebraic operations

           applied to these features.                                                                           in all dialogs have been

  • New 4 Axis Drive Surface                                                                          implemented.

           Operation for true 4 Axis Milling

           has been introduced.

Feature based machining and automated milling has arrived with VisualCAD/CAM 2017! This new release turbocharges the productivity for our users and ushers in intelligent automation in machining at a price point that is simply hard to match. With a continued emphasis on automation of programming, along with our constant focus on improving our toolpath methods, we are proud to release this product to our customers. Stated Joe Anand, President and CEO of MecSoft Corporation.

Free demo software of VisualCAD/CAM 2017 can be downloaded at MecSoft.com.

About MecSoft

Headquartered in Irvine, California, MecSoft Corporation is a worldwide leader in providing Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software solutions, addressing both Additive and Subtractive manufacturing technologies, for the small to mid-market segments. These solutions include products VisualCAD/CAM/3DPRINT®, VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS® and RhinoCAM™ & Rhino3DPRINT. These software products deliver powerful, easy-to-use and affordable solutions for users in the custom manufacturing, rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, mold making, aerospace, automotive, tool & die, woodworking, and education industries.

For the latest news and information, visit mecsoft.com or call (949) 654-8163.

For Immediate Release.

View official press release at http://mecsoft.com/mecsoft-releases-visualcadcam-2017/.

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