Turning/Milling Software aids complex parts manufacturing.
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Solid-based CNC programming solution, CAMWorks® 2010, enhances machining capabilities in turning and multi-axis milling while also helping users program parts. In addition to letting users define variable allowances along feature in turning, functionality allows STL file to be used to represent stock for turning and mill/turn machining involving irregular casting stock shapes. Feature, tooling, and stock display visualizations realistically represent machining environment.
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Geometric Introduces CAMWorks® 2010
New release focuses on increased productivity and ease of use.
Scottsdale, Arizona: Geometric Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Geometric Limited and developer of advanced manufacturing software has announced the release of CAMWorks® 2010, the latest version of its solid-based CNC programming solution.
This new release focuses on further enhancing the already robust machining capabilities in turning and multi-axis milling, while providing numerous improvements to enable users to program parts faster and more easily.
"Our goal for CAMWorks 2010 was to implement numerous refinements throughout many areas of the product that will provide users with additional control and improved visualization over the NC programming process. We believe that these changes, along with support for Win 7, will result in yet an even more productive environment for users," said Mr. Bruce Wiener - Director of CAMWorks R&D
In turning, the ability to define variable allowances along the feature provides more control, while at the same time reduces the time and complexity of programming. For turning and mill/turn machining involving irregular casting stock shapes, an STL file can now be used to represent the stock. While creating a more realistic simulation, this simplifies the stock definition and results in a more efficient and predictable toolpath.
CAMWorks 2010 includes many improvements to multi-axis machining, which enable toolpath generation on increasingly complex part models. Further, new controls have been added to simplify processing of impellers and blisks, while safely entering and retracting the part has become more flexible and easier than previous versions.
Visualization enhancements have been made to feature, tooling, and stock display. These changes offer a more realistic representation of the machining environment to simplify programming and improve productivity.
In other enhancements, computation for machining time has been modified and updated to provide a more accurate estimate. This information can be used for costing and process planning purposes. Support for SQL Server Express has been added to improve performance in large scale deployments of CAMWorks.
CAMWorks is a SolidWorks® certified Gold CAM product that provides state-of-the-art machining capabilities seamlessly integrated in SolidWorks. CAMWorks can run within SolidWorks, or as part of a cost effective CAD/CAM package that includes CAMWorks Solids, and integrated solid modeler. CAMWorks 2010 supports SolidWorks 2009 and 2010 running under 32- and 64-bit XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
About Geometric
Geometric (www.geometricglobal.com) is a specialist in the domain of engineering solutions, services and technologies. Its portfolio of Global Engineering services and Digital Technology solutions for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) enables companies to formulate, implement, and execute global engineering and manufacturing strategies aimed at achieving greater efficiencies in the product realization lifecycle.
Headquartered in Mumbai, India, Geometric was incorporated in 1994 and is listed on the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges. The company recorded consolidated revenues of Rupees 5.98 billion (US Dollars 129.47 million) for the year ended March 2009. It employs close to 3000 people across 11 global delivery locations in the US, France, Romania, India, and China. Geometric is assessed at SEI CMMI Level 5 for its software services and ISO 9001:2000 certified for engineering operations.
Geometric's Desktop Products and Technologies (DPT) business unit develops cutting-edge point productivity solutions that enhance design and improve manufacturing operations. The end-user products from Geometric include CAMWorks®, eDrawings® Publisher, DFMPro, GeomCaliper® and 3DPaintBrush(TM). The key technologies from Geometric are NestLib®, Feature Recognition (FR), GeomDiff and 3DSearchIT®. Geometric licenses these technologies to OEM partners and also designs and implements customized process solutions using these technologies for industrial customers.
For further details about Geometric's DPT business unit, please visit www.geometricglobal.com/products or call +1.480.367.0132
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