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Cam with collision detection and aviodance verses cam with ADD on Verification

Having intelligence within a CAM software, which provides a solution to potential problems as they occur has got to be a lot better than just letting the user know that a problem exists.

One of the benefits of 5-axis machining is being able to cut much more of the job in one setting with the shortest possible tools, minimizing resetting and secondary operations. If the CAM software just pinpoints where there is a problem, which it will do with collision detection, it is likely that the whole toolpath will need to be recalculated after the problem has been resolved. Producing a useable toolpath this way could take several attempts so at the very least it will be time consuming and tedious. With collision avoidance, the software goes a stage further as it anticipates potential problems as you are programming. Again giving the uncollided toolpath and inserting flip and unwind movements where the axis limits of the machine have been reach

For 5-axis applications not only does the CAM/CAD software have to consider actual collisions with the tool and the tool holder, but also the kinematics of the machine tool itself.

For the majority of systems with collision detection (and verification only software), the user is told that there is a problem and where, but they then have to work out what needs to be done to get over the problem. In most cases this can be very complex and requires detailed investigation of the surface topology of the part and a detailed understanding of the machine movements available (Kinematics).
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For 3-axis or 3+2 (positional 5 axis as some lower end CAM providers call it) machining the concern is mainly the tool length and holder ensuring that it can get into each part of the job without a collision.
 
With WorkNC, users can generate the toolpaths which highlight the collided and uncollided portions  and get information about the minimum tool length required to finish the job. With this information engineers can cut as much of the part as possible with short rigid cutters and restrict to a minimum, machining with long tools. Best of all, the software does all the calculation for you, so that you can be sure of a reliable, safe and optimized result.
 
 
Having intelligence within the CAM software that provides a solution to potential problems as they occur has got to be a lot better than just letting the user know that a problem exists.

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 TRANSFORM YOUR SHOP’S EFFICIENCY WITH WorkNc V21!

WorkNC V21 is the latest release of WorkNC and the first release to support task threading and parallel processes on multi-core processors. What does this mean for WorkNC users?..... (on support) For those customers on support we are offering free access to parallel processing

* Task Threading: certain cutterpaths will now run multiple threads. That means individual portions of the cutterpath will be calculated at the same time. Computers with multi-core processors will run those threads individually, on separate cores, decreasing calculation times. It is not just cutterpaths that can be multi threaded, but other calculations as well. For example, Auto 5 will be able to take advantage of this technology for faster calculations.

* Parallel Processes:multiple cutterpaths in the workzone can be run simultaneously, as long as one is not dependant on another. For example, a Planar Finishing can run at the same time as a Z-Level Finish, since one is not dependant on the other. However, a Global ReRough may need to wait on a stock model update before calculations start. Parallel processing will allow you to calculate more cutterpaths faster than ever before, taking advantage of your multi-core processors.

Talking about his experience with Version 21, this is what one WorkNC user in the UK, had to say..

“…the difference, without any fear of exaggeration, is like going from a piston engine to a jet engine."

We have completed conclusive tests and can see that from V20 to V21 in most cases we can see an overall job (all toolpaths) speed of calculation improvement of over 40% 

Are you on an older version ??? upgrading is easy it only takes a phone or email with your details and we work out the costs for you.

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Watch this video WorkNC V21

WorkNC News
WorkNC 3 Axis - Tuesday, February 08, 2011

WorkNC 3X, a fast-track solution to 2D and three-axis machining designed for rapid deployment. 
Users can start producing 3D parts right away, and will be operating at expert level, cutting complex parts and moulds after one or two days' training, Sescoi said.
WorkNC 3X equips engineers with a core range of the two- and three-axis automated tool paths previously only available in the full version of WorkNC.These include automatic three-axis roughing and finishing, contour and pencil machining and automated drilling.

Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sez/sez200.html#ixzz1DLpSDpZJ

 

 
 
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