Tuesday, October 10, 2006

CAM software links cutting strategies to layers—Mastercam/CNC software

A new automatic toolpathing add-on automates repetitive programming tasks by allowing a user to link cutting strategies to specific levels or layers containing geometry. When selected, the feature will automatically scan each layer or level to program it with the appropriate machining strategy. The company says the feature is particularly useful in large projects with many different pieces of geometry. Once a strategy is created, the user chooses the files to be processed, and the individual files are then automatically batch-processed using the stored cutting strategy. This add-on is currently available for contour, drill and pocket 2D tool paths. It supports the company's MC9 files as well as AutoCAD DXF or DWG files.