ModuleWorks Announce New 2009.6 Software Release

By DE Editors

ModuleWorks has announced the latest release of its CAM components, version 2009.6.  The release offers a range of new features, expanding different areas of 3-5 axis toolpath creation and machine simulation. 

The 4- and 5-axis machining components have been refined with new STL machining capabilities and improvements to the automatic (tilt) 3-5 axis conversion strategy. New 5-axis line projection methods in 2009.6 allow an undercut toolpath to be generated on an STL mode without using surface geometry. 

New features appear across the product range. The 3-Axis machining now has constant cusp finishing where a single cusp-height value is maintained across the entire model giving excellent surface finish from a single strategy. Roughing strategies also see improvements with optimum methods of entry now applied automatically when approaching the stock from outside.

ModuleWorks Simulation now features new techniques to emphasize sharp edges on the finish component. This is particularly useful with prismatic components where the individual features can be clearly shown.

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