Vortex produces safe toolpaths with a much deeper cut by using a controlled engagement angle that maintains the optimum cutting conditions for the whole toolpath, says Delcam. The radical nature of Vortex can make it difficult for users to set the optimum parameters when they first apply the strategy. To overcome this problem, Delcam has added a calculator that uses control of the maximum chip thickness to calculate the appropriate feeds and speeds that will minimise cutting time while maintaining a consistent load on the cutter.
In addition, among the 280 customer-requested improvements since the initial 2015 release last September are the ability to create multi-tool blocks within machine designs, better control over toolpath output and more efficient tool selection.
