FeatureCAM Adds High-Speed Roughing Strategy
Delcam has added the Vortex high-efficiency area clearance strategy to the
latest release of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system. The strategy was
developed specifically to gain the maximum benefit from solid carbide tooling,
in particular those designs that can give deeper cuts by using the full flute
length as the cutting surface. It can be used for two- and three-axis roughing,
3+2-axis area clearance, and for rest machining based on stock models or
reference tool paths.
According to Delcam, one fundamental problem with conventional areaclearance strategies is that the optimum cutting conditions only occur during
a straight-line cut. The Vortex roughing strategy follows the shape of the part
and keeps air moves to a minimum for more efficient machining. Cutting is
undertaken at a more consistent volume-removal rate and feed rate, protecting the machine, and cutting time is shorter.
For more information from Delcam of Salt Lake City, UT,
phone 877-335-2261 or visit delcam.com.
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