Edgecam 2012 R1 Now Available

By DE Editors

Edgecam has released the latest version of its CAM software (Edgecam 2012 R1), which includes a new waveform roughing strategy, along with new flow surface cycle improvements.

The new flow surface cycle follows the flow of the surfaces, offering improved surface finish, helical support to reduce link moves, and multiple face support, making it ideal for machining fillets and 3D surfaces. The waveform roughing strategy includes a constant tool load path and smooth toolpath pattern, offering greater stability, more precise machining and faster metal removal.

The updated slot cycle supports the recently introduced slot feature. Feature Finder has been enhanced to recognize areas that can be machined with the slot cycle. Along with having a new option to select 2D, 3D and Solids as a cycle input, and new options to specify clearance, level and depth associative to the solid model, this allows for slots to be machined in a single pass, and the Ramp approach moves into a closed slot.

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.