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moldmakingtechnology.com 19 The wider lines of this front view of a model with a step-up roughing cutter path show the stepdown depth. The lines in between are the step-up cutter paths. This strategy will be closer to net shape when the first roughing cycle is finished, making less work for the smaller tools to be run next. of the remaining stock and interfer- ence checks to the shank/head/hold- ers. This quickly notifies the operator of any errors. Another key aspect of effective step- up rough cutting is the machine and the controller. A machine equipped with high-speed look-ahead can have faster cycle times, because it allows the machine to keep up with the data being entered. Machines with high- speed look-ahead will also cut more accurately, because they do not have to slow down as they wait for more points. This slowdown causes the tool to spin unnecessarily on the steel. Surface-based CAD/CAM software, which has the ability to create tool paths directly on the surface, is highly beneficial to machines equipped with high-speed look-ahead, because the software can output more points and not have to slow down to read each point in the tool path. This will increase tool life when there is no deviation from the actual displayed tool path, which provides more controlled tool engagement and a safer tool path. This is critical when applying step-up rough cutting to maintain a safe and fast roughing process. FOR MORE INFORMATION CGS North America Inc. 844-737-6009 karl@camtool.net camtool.com CONTRIBUTOR Karl Guthrie is technical specialist for CGS North America Inc. Metal 3D Printer OPM250L Our Future Is Here. Create Your Future. Rapid Booth #2223 May 9th - 11th, 2017 Seen for the first time at IMTS, the OPM250L drew a record crowd. This May, at RAPID 2017, Sodick joins other leaders in 3D Printing to demonstrate the most powerful printer on the market. With new technologies to multiply productivity, the OPM is a leader in part finish, density, accuracy, and lead time. See the latest OPM upgrades firsthand in Booth #2223 at RAPID, May 9th - 11th. Compare the OPM with other industry leading printers, head to head, and see the difference for yourself. To learn more about the OPM and Sodick Metal 3D Printing technologies, email Sales@sodick.com or call us at (847) 310 9000 www.sodick.com NEW High Efficiency Parallel Mode With Sodick's latest Parallel Mode technology, the OPM is capable of lasering at three separate locations simultaneously, without the costly requirement of multiple laser units. In-Process Correction The OPM now comes with an In-Process Correction System available, aligning the laser and milling process through the use of a CCD camera. Greater accuracy, greater speed, less maintenance. 99.99% Part Density The OPM regularly achieves part densities at 99.99%, the best in the industry. Have confidence in your critical components, knowing they are the strongest Additive parts available. Sales@sodick.com (847) 310 9000

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