Hole Drilling Software eliminates backlash errors.
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Advanced Hole Processing software allows users to save multiple cycle operations into one process, which can be recalled and applied in one step. Options for controlling order in which holes will be drilled include sort-order or Linear Sorting. Advanced Hole Processing features optional Accurate Mode, which moves both axes simultaneously, at user-specified feed rates and distances, so that tool approaches each hole from same direction.Original Press Release:
New Advanced Hole Processing Software in SURFCAM 2002
(Westlake Village, California, USA, May 1, 2002) Surfware, Inc., makers of SURFCAM CAD/CAM Systems, announces the release of their new Advanced Hole Processing software for the automation of drilling processes. Users can now save multiple cycle operations into one process that can be recalled and applied in one step. This method of applying saved hole processing templates reduces the time to perform repeated tasks.
The user has multiple options for controlling the order in which a series of holes will be drilled. Sort-order options include user-defined Manual Sorting, Shortest Distance (between holes) or Linear Sorting, which gives the user control over the major and step direction within a user-defined bandwidth. The Calculation button generates cycle times for each sort order allowing the user to compare each process and select the most appropriate option for that process.
SURFCAM's Advanced Hole Processing features an optional "Accurate Mode" which moves both axes simultaneously, at a user-specified feed rate and distance, so that the tool approaches each hole from the same direction. This eliminates "backlash" errors, ensuring that holes are positioned within the repeatability limits of the machine itself.
About Surfware, Inc.
Surfware, Inc. is the manufacturer of SURFCAM® CAD/CAM software, built for the Microsoft® Windows® operating system environment. SURFCAM makes easy CNC programming of 2-, 3-, 4, and 5-axis mills, lathes, wire EDM, laser, plasma, and water-jet machines a reality. Machinists, designers and engineers worldwide use it for 2D and 3D mechanical design, surface modeling, solid modeling, reverse engineering, prototyping, mold-making, pattern-making and production machining. For more information, contact us at: www.surfware.com, email: info@surfware.com, telephone: 800.SURFWARE (North America) or +1.818.991.1960 (worldwide), fax: +1.818.991.1980 (worldwide).
