Third Wave’s AdvantEdge 7.0 FEA software available from ISBE

Third Wave Systems has released version 7.0 of its metalcutting modelling product, AdvantEdge. Newly developed features of this finite element analysis software include enhanced indexable drilling capabilities, thin coating enhancements and performance improvements for rotating tooling. The software is available in Europe from distributor ISBE GmbH of Germany.

Enhancements to modelling indexable drilling applications within AdvantEdge 7.0 include geometry and feed-based workpiece generation, and chip load-based adaptive meshing parameters and supports for both insert and toolholder modelling.

Furthermore, anticipating the larger hole sizes created with indexable drills, performance improvements in the 7.0 release focus on reducing rotating tooling simulation time.

This latest version of AdvantEdge includes the flexible licencing upgrade introduced in the previous version.