Delcam’s ArtCAM Pro 2015 features more modelling tools

Delcam has added a ‘putty’ tool to the 2015 release of its ArtCAM Pro CADCAM software for applications such as sign-making and engraving, thus allowing even more complex 3D shapes to be created. In addition, many of the modelling options, including the newly developed tool, now show the results of changes in real time.

The putty tool allows models to be edited by picking an area to be moved, swirled, pinched or puckered, while the ability to create and edit 3D shapes in real time permits the instantaneous viewing of any modifications made by the user.

On the machining side in ArtCAM Pro 2015, custom tools can now be created using an open vector to represent the tool's profile, while relief slicing is available to divide high reliefs as a series of files for machining, laser engraving or 3D printing.