SolidCAM set to demonstrate enhanced SolidCAM 2013 SP2 at EMO

Over 100 enhancements have been made across all the software's modules: iMachining 2D and3D, 2.5D Milling, HSS, HSR/HSM, Sim 5X, Turning, and Advanced mill-turn for multi-turret and multi-spindle machines. A Solid Probe module has also been introduced. Additional Toolbox operations are available in SolidCAM 2013 SP2's 2.5D Milling module, while Threading and Engraving operations have also been enhanced. The HSS complementary module for surface machining has been upgraded with extra auto detection for radial and spiral technologies and lead-in ramping options. SolidCAM 2013's 3D Milling solution, comprising the High Speed Roughing (HSR) and High Speed Machining (HSM) modules, has additional strategies including Hybrid Machining, faster multi-core calculation, which uses the full power of the user's computer's processors, and smoother surface finishes. Tilting options have been added in the Simultaneous 5-axis module and improvements made to the Swarf, 5X Drill and Convert HSM to Sim 5X operations. In addition, three operations have been added to the Sim 5x module. The Multi-blade machining operation easily handles impellers and bladed discs, with multiple strategies to efficiently rough and finish each part of these complex shapes. A Port machining operation for machining ports with lollipop milling tools provides four strategies to machine and finish a port: Rouging, Rest Rough, Spiral and Plunge Finishing. A Contour 5-axis machining strategy tilts the tool along a chained 3D profile according to defined tilt lines, making it ideal for deburring and trimming. The Advanced Mill-Turn module enables the user to handle any type of multi-turret and multi-spindle CNC machine. The machine control operation, MCO, balanced roughing, multi-turret synchronisation and full machine tool simulation have all been extensively improved. SolidCAM's iMachining 3D module enables users to automatically produce a complete, ready to run CNC program with optimal cutting conditions for 3D Parts. The software's knowledge-based Technology Wizard and Toolpath roughing and rest roughing enable a complete 3D part, with true scallop on all slopes, to be performed in a single operation. iMachining 3D's full-depth step-down, intelligent step-up, localised machining and smart positioning provide the shortest optimal cycle times for roughing and semi-finishing of moulds and complex 3D parts. The user can also mill prismatic parts that include hundreds of pockets and islands. This can be done in one operation, without the need for defining geometry chains, directly from the solid model of the part and the solid model of the stock. The iMachining 3D toolpath In SolidCAM 2013 is automatically adjusted to avoid collisions between the holder and the updated stock at every stage. By taking the holder into account, tools can be shorter and stronger resulting in faster cutting. The latest software now offers an option for step-up rest-rough, after each step-down, leaving more room for toolholder avoidance Solid Probe, completely integrated with the other SolidCAM operations, allows users to define the home position and to perform part measurement cycles during machining. Additionally, it supports tool presetters and tool breakage detection. Machining operations and Probe operations are intermixed in the CAM manager, using the same geometry. Should the solid model change, both the machining and probe operations automatically synchronise to the alteration.