Edgecam is first CADCAM system to incorporate Sandvik Coromant Adveon tool library

Adveon accepts electronic tool catalogues in ISO 13399 format, allowing users to build tool assemblies and then import the resulting 'solid tools' into Edgecam. This allows real-life simulation of cutting tools, in contrast to the approximations that are often used. Klas Forsström, president of Sandvik Coromant, explains: "Pressure to reduce time from design to production, combined with the ever-increasing complexity of tools, makes rapid access to accurate and current tool data more critical than ever. Companies can no longer afford to rely on manual data entry and operators need a single tool library that can manage tools from multiple manufacturers. Adveon has been designed from the 'ground up' to address these challenges." Edgecam general manager Raf Lobato adds: "Integration of the Adveon tool library into the market-leading Edgecam CADCAM system will help customers boost productivity and security, especially in 3- to 5-axis manufacturing operations. Adveon will be included in all new Edgecam licences and will provide a single tool library for multiple applications." Adveon will be free with Edgecam for 2014. See Machinery feature here.