Designed for the Walter Helitronic range of multi-axis tool grinding and erosion machines, among the enhancements is a wizard that creates an easier way to add and configure corner radii on drills, including approach and ‘lift-off’ options for smooth blends.
Again for drills, a newly developed standard point operation (with conical face polishing) enables the production of more extreme geometries: point angles of 60 to 160°; clearance angles from 0 to 16°; and gash angles from 30 to 80°.
The upgraded software also has newly devised wizards for countersink tools (with fan and axial gash) and the easier configuration of ‘bullet-nose’ tooling. In addition, the software offers a time-saving feature for defining pocket-seat operations and the simulation of special blanks.
