PartMaker Inc., a division of Delcam Plc, will demonstrate its latest release, Version 2010 of its PartMaker® CAD/CAM software for CNC Mills, Lathes, WireEDM, Turn-Mill Centers and Swiss-type lathes at Eastec 2010 in West Springfield, MA.
PartMaker Version 2010 is the most significant PartMaker release made to date. Major highlights of PartMaker Version 2010 include the ability to perform 5-axis simultaneous milling on multi-axis lathes, more powerful milling functionality, enhanced grooving routines, faster tool path creation, improved solid model-based programming tools and the ability to better visualize thread whirling. A host of additional productivity, user-driven enhancements has also been included in PartMaker Version 2010.
“PartMaker Version 2010 is the most significant release made to date and will provide every PartMaker user an immediate productivity improvement,” states Delcam’s PartMaker Inc. Division President, Hanan Fishman. “PartMaker Version 2010 is especially well suited to the high-tech machining market place found in the northeastern United States, specifically those involved in medical device manufacturing. PartMaker Version 2010 has a number of new features specifically geared toward improving the productivity of medical device manufacturers.”
5-Axis Simultaneous Milling for Multi-Axis Lathes PartMaker Version 2010 features an optional module to perform simultaneous 5-axis swarf milling on multi-axis lathes. Swarf machining is a technique that allows side cutting with an endmill while proceeding along the surface of a part, such as the sidewalls of a tapered rib. Swarf machining can be used for profiling the edge of components using the side of the tool to remove material. The benefits of 5-axis simultaneous swarf machining over traditional 3-axis milling strategies include significantly reduced machining time and improved surface finish. Employing swarfing can allow parts to be machined complete in a single set-up by allowing for more advanced de-burring techniques thus eliminating time consuming and laborious additional finishing.
More Powerful Milling Strategies PartMaker Version 2010 features a number of most advanced 2 ½ axis milling routines not available in previous PartMaker versions including a variety of High Speed Machining Strategies, Trochoidal Milling, Rest Area Machining, Face Milling and a more powerful Pocketing strategy among others. These additional milling strategies are also based on PowerMILL technology and have been adapted to work inside of PartMaker in an efficient and easy-to-use manner. PartMaker Version 2010 includes specially developed algorithms and user interface to automate the programming of this unique manufacturing technique. Additionally, PartMaker’s 3D simulation fully simulates machining with a thread whirling attachment as these attachments can generally be quite large inside the working envelope of a machine and thus provide additional risk of collision during machining.
Additional Productivity Enhancements PartMaker Version 2010 includes a wide number of new features as well as user requested productivity enhancements. To know more do not hesitate to contact the manufacturer.
PartMaker Inc. is a subsidiary of Delcam Plc, the world’s leading developer and supplier of complete CAD/CAM software solutions. Delcam Plc is publicly traded on the AIM exchange in London. While PartMaker is sold direct in North America by PartMaker Inc. PartMaker is sold overseas through a network of sales partner offices operating in over 120 countries.
PartMaker Inc. - Hanan Fishman, President Phone/Fax: (215) 643-5077 ext. 304/(215) 653-0105
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