Edgecam 2010 R1 offers more

Dramatically improving the machining efficiency of turned and mill-turned parts, the turning operation interface features pictures and improved functionality, making every turning operation more intuitive for the user. Offering significant efficiency gains with single point cutting, the Finish Turning cycle minimises the user input by automating all finishing strategies. For example, following a roughing operation, or the application of a cutting tool too large to access certain design features on the part, the Finish Turning cycle will now automatically detect remaining stock on the component and write the code to machine just those areas with a finishing tool. This removes the need to manually select start and finish points or run through 'air cutting cycles'. Grooving is also improved, with additional controls for the Rough Grooving cycle. These are designed to improve material removal rates and prolong tool life. A new peck across option allows grooves to be generated in incremental layers, which improves the chip flow effectively stopping the swarf stringing together and forming a 'bird's nest' on the cutting tool. Improved feed rate controls have also been added to the castellation cutting operation, making this highly efficient turning method even quicker. Edgecam 2010 R1 is Windows 7 ready.