Monday, July 17, 2006

Pathtrace announces EdgeCAM 10.75 release

Pathtrace is pleased to announce the latest release of its offline CNC programming software, EdgeCAM.
The latest version, EdgeCAM 10.75 introduces a wide range of new features across the product range ensuring all customers receive productivity benefits from this latest update. New features include a new finishing cycle for turning applications with a host of features to take advantage of the latest turning technology, advances to EdgeCAM's state-of-the-art Automatic Feature Recognition technology and efficiency improvements to 3D toolpath generation.

EdgeCAM 10.75 also extends the established multi-axis simultaneous machining to mill/turn machines.

An easy-to-use intuitive interface brings the benefits of advanced multi-axis machining technology in reach of all machinists by reducing the complexity associated with this technology.

The new finish turn cycle has been developed from the ground up to take advantage of the latest tooling and manufacturing techniques in use today.

Features include inbuilt support for the latest Sandvik Wiper insert technology, allowing much higher feedrates while maintaining surface finish, and differential offsets on individual profile elements, ideal for generating a grinding relief.

'Our aim is to provide innovative CAM solutions that enable our customers to develop the competitive edge and maximise their productivity,' says David Boucher, Marketing Director for Pathtrace.

'EdgeCAM 10.75 adds value to all areas of our product range with new features that will benefit our entire customer base'.

With a complete range of 2-5 Axis milling strategies, turning and mill/turn capability, state-of-the-art machine tool simulation combined with seamless CAD/CAM integration and sophisticated automation tools, EdgeCAM is the only CAM system you'll ever need.