Vero Software highlights improved roughing strategy in Machining Strategist V14
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Vero Software has announced the release of Machining Strategist V14, a multi-axis CAM solution for generating optimum high speed CNC toolpaths in both office and shopfloor environments. The CAD independent solution can work with data from all major 3D modelling systems. The latest release includes support for Visi 20 and the CAD interfaces have been aligned to Parasolid v25.
Product enhancements in this latest version of Machining Strategist include an innovative roughing algorithm. This massively reduces rapid moments, explains Vero, by controlling the tool movement so that it remains on the part, following previous cut paths instead of rapid feeding to the new position. Additional toolpath optimisation features include the ability to automatically machine flat areas only instead of adding extra Z levels to clean up planar zones.
This V14 roughing algorithm also permits the use of a large step over (greater than 50%), where an offset algorithm ensures total coverage of the machining area by adding smooth transition corner pips to clean up any remaining areas.
Other significant developments include: improvements to linking core area clearance toolpaths; linking horizontal area passes from outside to in (core linking); use of pre-drilled entry points for cavity regions of core roughing toolpaths; minimising retract moves on vertical walls; and more consistent lead arcs when linking.
