Edgecam 2024.3

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Edgecam 2024.3 

As a valued EDGECAM reseller, we’re excited to share the details of the much-anticipated EDGECAM 2024.1 release. This update focuses on empowering you and your customers with a powerful suite of tools designed to significantly boost productivity and efficiency across turning, milling, and Wire EDM operations. Whether you cater to the electric vehicle industry or specialize in intricate aerospace components, EDGECAM 2024.1 equips users with the functionality to streamline workflows and achieve exceptional results.

Key Areas of Improvement:

  • Pioneering Cycles: EDGECAM 2024.1 introduces groundbreaking cycles that elevate CNC programming capabilities. This includes the all-new Race Line Finishing Cycle, specifically tailored for sealing faces in transmission systems, a critical aspect in electric vehicle production. Additionally, multi-axis and rotary machining cycles empower users to tackle complex geometries with greater ease.
  • Advanced Control: This release prioritizes user control, offering enhanced toolpath separation, intelligent function integration, and refined control options. Users can achieve tighter command over their toolpaths, leading to more predictable and optimized machining processes.
  • Minimized Manual Intervention: EDGECAM 2024.1 streamlines workflows by minimizing the need for manual adjustments. Features like automatic SWARF clearance and optimized toolpath calculation reduce non-essential user interaction, allowing for faster turnaround times and increased efficiency.
 

In-Depth Look at New Features:

  • Race Line Finishing Cycle (Preview): This innovative cycle addresses a prevalent challenge in electric vehicle manufacturing by specifically targeting sealing faces within transmission systems. It offers a range of functionalities to deliver exceptional results, including:
      • Waveform allowance: Enables the use of the highly efficient Waveform toolpath strategy for wider faces, even with multiple stopovers.
      • Stock thickness definition: Provides precise control over the remaining material allowance for optimal finishing.
      • Smoothing factor: Allows users to define the smoothness of the toolpath, ensuring a perfect balance between machining speed and surface quality.
 
  • Multi-Axis Machining: This dedicated cycle unlocks the full potential of 5-axis machining for both roughing and finishing complex parts. It boasts a comprehensive set of features, including:
      • Trochoidal machining: A revolutionary approach to 5-axis roughing that minimizes chip load and reduces machining time.
      • Adaptive roughing patterns: Intelligently adapts the roughing pattern to the specific geometry of the part, leading to optimized material removal and shorter cycle times.
      • Undercut collision avoidance: Automatically checks for collisions with fixtures during the machining process, preventing potential damage and rework.

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