Third Wave Systems to Release Production Module 5.8

By DE Editors

Third Wave Systems will release Production Module version 5.8 in May. Production Module is process-analysis CAE software that integrates workpiece material properties, CAD/CAM inputs, and machine dynamics to map forces, temperatures, and more. 

By displaying results visually, Production Module allows users to better understand the machining process to avoid potential problems and identify opportunities for improvements, according to the company.

Production Module 5.8 3D will include a number of new features, including:

• The new multi-constraint optimization feature, which consolidates minimum and maximum optimization limits into one value and introduces a new optimization constraint.  This secondary input allows users to define another variable and limit not to be exceeded during optimization.  These two force checks, combined with preexisting feed rate constraints, will provide a more complete optimization solution. 
• Selective force computation, which allows user to select which results they want to compute.  Calculating only the results that are of interest increases graph display speed and decreases the amount of memory required. 
• A new air-cut optimization safety check ensures cutting tools are a safe distance from the workpiece, providing a safer air-cut optimization.
• Performance speedups mean the software delivers results faster and makes the software quicker to navigate.  

The company also better aligned the 2D Production Module user experience with that of Production Module 3D.  Current PM3D users may recognize several features that are now integrated with PM2D.

Production Module 5.8 will be released next month and Third Wave Systems will host its annual AdvantEdge International Users’ Conference at the end of May in St. Louis. 

For more information, visit Third Wave Systems.

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