NCG CAM V10 available as 32-bit and 64-bit versions
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NCG CAM Solutions has released NCG CAM V10, available as 32-bit and 64-bit versions, which now features multi-tasking capability enhancements, a feature for roughing with solid carbide cutters, an optimised algorithm for rest roughing and faster rest finishing. Machine tool simulation has also been added to the 5-axis module.
Parallel processing in NCG CAM V10 improves the use of CPUs by significantly speeding up the calculation time, enhancing the multi-threading capabilities. Benchmarks have shown rest finishing to be up to 300 per cent faster with four processor PC's and up to 400 per cent faster with eight processor PC's.
A new, highly optimised algorithm for calculating the rest roughing is now included in the basic module of NCG CAM V10. This new algorithm gives a speed improvement of more than 300 per cent across a wide range of example parts. Speed improvements are greater still on some larger jobs.
Adaptive area clearance is a feature added to the basic module of NCG CAM V10. Adaptive area clearance eliminates full width cuts using a concept similar to trochoidal milling. As well as significantly improving tooling life, adaptive area clearance can reduce machining time by an average of 25 per cent over conventional roughing as the machine uses the full flute length of the cutting tool, and the machine runs at the optimum speed without exceeding its limits at an isolated point.
Machine tool simulation has been added to the 5-axis add-on module and is now included as standard. The machine tool simulation allows the user to simulate the machine movement to ensure there will be no collision between the machine head and the bed/table of the machine.
A demonstration version of NCG CAM V10 is available to download at the link below.
