Delcam Released New Series of Products within Its ArtCAM family
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Delcam will launch a new entry-level version within its ArtCAM family of artistic CADCAM at ISA, booth 2524 in Orlando Florida March 27-29, 2008. Like the other members of the ArtCAM family, ArtCAM Express is aimed at skilled artisans rather then engineers. It's ease of use offers companies not familiar with CNC machining the benefits of CADCAM software. More advanced systems ArtCAM Insignia and ArtCAM Pro are available in a seamless upgrade path they combine the simplicity of Express with more sophisticated design and manufacturing tools.
Many of the existing routines in ArtCAM Pro have been rewritten in the new release. The new algorithms have produced significant speed improvements, especially in 3D modeling and in 2D machining. For the machining of more complex parts ArtCAM Pro has added "3D Projects". It allows the simultaneous visualization of objects that will be created from different materials and the division of the components into separate files for manufacturing in various materials. Items can be cut and pasted between different files, allowing libraries of components to be built up for use in a variety of designs. For models built up from simpler shapes in the same material, the complete design can be produced as a single piece, either by rapid prototyping or by machining using a multi-axis CNC machine.
The new 3D offset strategy gives a much better surface finish with harder materials. This will be especially useful when engraving decorations created in ArtCAM into moulds for plastic signs. A new Machining Wizard has been added that simplifies the set-up. In addition, a new option allows models to be sliced into layers that can be machined individually and then assembled. Finally, ArtCAM Pro is now able to import solid and surface data from the full range of CAD systems supported by the Delcam Exchange data translation service. Formats covered include CATIA, Unigraphics, Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Inventor and Solid Edge.
For more information visit artcam.com or contact Mary Shaw 1 877 335 2261
