Vero Software Releases Radan 2015

Vero Software has released the latest version of Radan, a platform that combines CAD/CAM, Radbend, Radm-ax, Radtube and logistics applications. Version 2015 has approximately 180 enhancements to improve functionality, the company states. These updates help ensure imported 3D files retain accurate information and work to resolve manufacturing issues throughout the production process.

New features in Radan 2015 include strengthened 3D translation procedures, updated routines for automatically calculating thickness of imported parts and automatic face selection for unfolding. The application has also been updated in areas such as nesting, material handling and Radbend.

For nesting, the software now creates a more compact nest, including compensating for centrifugal placement. Users can also select a true-shape option and the program will automatically apply rectangular nesting where appropriate.

A variety of updates have been made to material handling capabilities, including machine automation functions and part removal. The amount of validations that each Pick instruction requires has increased and the Scatter option has been introduced. This new functionality moves the head a specified minimum distance away from each part after cutting, instead of moving to the next part. This, according to the company, prevents heat build-up and sheet deformation.

Radbend has been improved with a strengthened control of the hemming process and in the logistics of the press brake operations. Users now have more control over Radbend, allowing them to change a number of settings early in the process.

“When people think of Radan they think of the world’s most powerful sheetmetal CAD/CAM software,” says Olaf Körner, product manager at Vero Software. “But Radan is actually a whole suite of connected products. For example, there is a major connection between 3D in CAD/CAM and the Radbend press brake software. When manufacturers unfold a model they need to know how the bend process will be affected further down the production line.”

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