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FeatureCAM Feature-based Programming

FeatureCAM Feature-based Programming. Sian Humphreys Business Development Manager Delcam plc. Feature-based Programming. Feature-based machining divides the part into features that can each be programmed automatically using standard methods

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FeatureCAM Feature-based Programming

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  1. FeatureCAMFeature-based Programming Sian Humphreys Business Development Manager Delcam plc

  2. Feature-based Programming • Feature-based machining divides the part into features that can each be programmed automatically using standard methods • Use of standard, knowledge-based machining parameters (tools, feeds & speeds etc.) ensures a consistent approach from part to part • FeatureCAM was the first CAM system to use this approach and is still the best

  3. Easy to Learn • Consistent Windows interface • High level of automation • Common look across all modules for easy training

  4. Faster Programming • Multiple operations created for each feature automatically • Automatic strategy, tooling and toolpath updating if model changes

  5. Customisable • Users have complete control • Database Driven • Tooling • Feeds/Speeds • Templates • Customisable • By Operation • By Feature • By Part • By User • Editing tools allow experienced users to optimise automatic results

  6. Reduced Errors Automated standards give consistency Experienced users can create templates for new users Accurate simulation ensures safe operation

  7. FeatureCAM Family Wire EDM 4-Axis Indexing Multi Axis Turning 5-Axis Positioning 2-Axis Turning 3-Axis Milling Basic Feature-Based Technology 2.5 Axis Milling and Feature Recognition 5-Axis Simultaneous Milling 3-Axis Roughing 3-Axis Finishing

  8. FeatureCAM 2011

  9. Performance 64-bit Over 8x improvement to display surfaces used in 3D features Pro-E file import is ~4x faster Opening of ALL files is ~10% faster thanks to better memory management

  10. New-look Interface • More modern interface similar to other Delcam software • New icons and images to make programming more intuitive

  11. VericutInterface • Easily generate Vericut project files • Tooling information • Project file • Setup • Stock • NC code file reference • NC code • Important for larger accounts who already own Vericut • Simulates directly from NC code

  12. Chamfer and De-burr Automatically de-burrs all edges even when not modelled Checks for adjacent walls and avoids gouging Faster programming Also works for TurnMill

  13. Index about Z-axis Allows you to machine large parts exceeding machine travel Consistent GUI with existing Turn/Mill Program in place, machine at different orientation

  14. 3D Stock Models Eliminates air cutting Saves programming time and machine time by using more efficient toolpaths  Extremely easy to use

  15. 3D Spiral Finishing Removes all sharp changes in direction Similar technology to ‘Raceline machining’ – smooths all toolpath and not just corners Better surface finish and machining times

  16. Steep and Shallow • New Surface Milling strategy • Automatically defines the Steep and Shallow regions of a model and applies appropriate toolpaths • Wall Clearance parameter prevents tool from rubbing against steep walls • Option to finish Top or Steep areas first

  17. Five-axis Drilling Ability to quickly create five-axis holes from circles in space No solids, FR or surfaces needed Easier and faster programming

  18. No-drag Turning New finish style Breaks toolpath into wall/diameter segments Better tool life and surface finish Improved chip removal

  19. FeatureCAM 2012

  20. 2D Stock Models • Stock models extended to more features • Bosses • Sides • Slots • Allows more efficient programming and machining

  21. Tooling Specification • More options can be specified • Cutting conditions • Maximum cut depth • Ramp angles • Stepover

  22. Improved Ease of Use • Keyboard shortcuts • Easier toolpath editing • Easier selection • Undo option • Clearer display • Multi-axis target part comparison (only 2- and 3-axis before) • Easier multiple item selection from tree • Move all features in a group with one change

  23. General Enhancements Improved automatic chamfering Leave allowance for Wire EDM and Turning allows undercutting or overcutting without remodelling, e.g. fitting allowance Better handling of large files with thousands of features

  24. General Enhancements Improved turning simulation Offsets can be defined for both sides of turn grooving tools Option for automatic counterbore before drilling More accurate modelling of face mills

  25. Delcam for SolidWorks

  26. Delcam for SolidWorks • Delcam CAM completely integrated inside SolidWorks • FeatureCAM • Feature-based technology • Turning • Turn-mill • PowerMILL • Machining libraries • Multi-threading algorithms • Milling

  27. Options • 2.5D milling • 3-axis milling • 5-axis positional milling (3+2) • 5-axis continuous milling • Turning • TurnMill • Drilling • Full machine simulation • Feature Recognition • Automatic feature recognition • Interactive feature recognition • SolidWorks feature recognition

  28. Benefits • Familiar SolidWorks environment • Complete range of machining operations • FeatureCAM ease of use • Power of PowerMILL • Knowledge-based automation • Comprehensive feature recognition • Fully associative to the SolidWorks design model

  29. DFS 2012 • New 2-axis wire EDM option (4-axis coming soon) • Target part comparison • Support for multiple fixtures

  30. Thank you

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