CAM Software lessens programming time.
Press Release Summary:
Mastercam® Lathe v9 includes programming strategies such as smart toolpaths that transition between various types of cuts and toolpaths within one process. Users can program directly off solid models as well as click and drag start points to anywhere on contour. Software also includes tapered-thread programming, relief-groove creation for threading, and stock definition. Operators set feeds and speeds by specifying required surface finish quality in microns.Original Press Release:
Faster and More Flexible, Mastercam Lathe Version 9 Continues to Add Machining Efficiency Built Upon Full Associativity
(Tolland, CT) - Mastercam Lathe Version 9 exemplifies CNC Software's dedication to continuing advancements in tool path management. "In Version 9 Lathe you will find new features and many important improvements for effective turning. With Lathe V9, we've focused on driving down programming time and costs and increasing the number of jobs a shop can take on," says CNC Software President Mark Summers.
This improvement comes from new programming strategies such as smart toolpaths that transition between various types of cuts and toolpaths within a single process. Mr. Summers notes, "We have made many technical advances over the years and one of the most significant has been full associativity. Because full associativity provides the power to capture knowledge and build on experience, toolpath updating is easily done within a continuing process. That saves time." Summers adds, "In developing better systems for our machining public, we continually look for technical breakthroughs like full associativity while monitoring the most important trends in the machining business. Using this powerful new technology as a basis, we have built new features into our successful Mastercam Lathe program so that shops can move seamlessly into the latest production techniques."
To take advantage of the enormous potential of solid machining, an operator using Mastercam Lathe V9 can now program directly off a solid model eliminating the need to convert or define edge geometry on a solid. In Lathe V9, many small new features build upon each other resulting in another big step forward in turning efficiency. Examples include the ability to click and drag your start point to anywhere on a contour, and more flexible roughing overlap control. Tapered thread programming is improved, relief groove creation for threading is enhanced, and expanded stock definition helps ensure precise programming.
"Surface finish is another crucial element that we address in more depth with Lathe V9", says Summers. The operator can now automatically set feeds and speeds by specifying the required surface finish quality in microns. Also Lathe V9 can automatically create a finish pass after a rough operation using the same tool, break corners during finish passes without changing the model and run a finish pass after creating non-rectangular grooves.
Part visualization is also streamlined. For instance, a shaded view of a cut part can be seen as toolpaths are created. And, at any machining stage, a 3D solid or surface model of the part can be viewed or saved. This is in addition to Mastercam's highly regarded on-screen toolpath backplotting and solid verification.
When combined with Mastercam Mill, the new benefits of V9 Lathe can be applied to enhanced C-axis (Mill/Turn) programming. This advances performance in contouring with three dimensional or flat geometry. Advanced Face and Cross drill features include the ability to sort points in a clockwise or counterclockwise sweep. It automatically sets tool plane and construction plane for contour and drilling operations.
For more information about the Mastercam Version 9 family of products, contact CNC Software, Inc., M - F, 8 AM - 6 PM EST at (800) 228-2877 or (860) 875-5006, 671 Old Post Road, Tolland, CT 06084. Or visit Mastercam's Web Site at www.mastercam.com.
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