Version 22 BobWIRE for Manufacturing Precision Parts

By DE Editors

BobCAD-CAM (Clearwater, FL) released Version 22 of BobWIRE, its new 2- and 4-axis Wire EDM CAD/CAM software for manufacturing precision parts. The new system interface gives the operator improved control over managing the program from start to finish.

As a solids and surface CAD system with more import file types, the operator can use outside CAD systems or design the part in-house. The built-in toolpath associativity — between the part geometry and the wire-machining features in the CAM tree manager — simplifies on-the-fly geometry edits or modifying cutting variables.

New features include automatic Open and Closed Shape machining, operator-definable cutting conditions for different machines, as well as being able to specifically assign cutting conditions to part files for future use.

Other features include multiple wire approach types, land and taper options for 2-axis part making, and match point features that give operators complete control when programming complex 4-axis parts.

Check out a free demo of BobWire CAD/CAM system at BobCAD-CAM.

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