A simple dialogue window enables users to add pre-machined part files, specifying the positions they are to be mounted on a tombstone or other multi-component workholding device. Once they are assembled, Edgecam automatically merges and rationalises all machining sequences by tool or index position, and then optimises the NC output into sub-routines. This newly-developed feature is said to offers time savings, as users no longer have to manually carry out the load, insert, merge and rationalise commands.
Among further updates, Edgecam’s code wizard includes two enhancements in terms of machine configuration for lathes. Furthermore, the release adds three specific developments for wire users – transformation, Fanuc technology and wire-frame feature finder. Numerous features have also been introduced to the workflow and planning board automated machining commands, leading to toolpaths being generated faster.Edgecam 2017 features 50 updates
The 2017 release of Edgecam introduces some 50 updates, including a ‘Tombstone’ module for assembling pre-existing parts on a defined mounting device.
