For instance, when it comes to Z-level finishing, CADCAM systems usually simply follow the X and Y co-ordinates. If the bottom surface is curved, the milling result is not optimal and it is necessary to perform a number of rework machining steps.
However, a newly developed hyperMill function for 3D shape Z-level finishing makes it possible to reference curved bottom surfaces, after which the milling paths are aligned. As a result, the milling tool nestles optimally along the boundary edge between the bottom and the wall, says Open Mind.
The Open Mind soft bounding concept is also integrated into this function, ensuring that the boundaries to adjacent surfaces are calculated more precisely and that sharp outer edges are machined more smoothly.
