Thursday, November 09, 2006

Automate and simplify CNC programming Systems and Software

ProCAM II enhancements include the Solids Machining option featuring advances in knowledge-based machining technology, including automatic feature recognition (AFR), interactive feature recognition (IFR) and automatic operations generation. ProCAM II is a stand-alone CAD/CAM product with new functionality. The company has taken the best features of the old and added the newest technologies and the capability to quickly integrate technological advances. In addition to Solids Machining, both user control over tool path and the Tech Database capabilities have been greatly expanded. Many new tools and other usability enhancements have been added at every level within this release.

CAMWorks tools -- known collectively as Machining Intelligence for Automation -- automate and simplify the process of CNC programming. Now ProCAM II has the power of CAMWorks, bringing the user one step closer to point-and-click machining. While ProCAM II is totally rewritten, existing users will find that alongside the new strengths in automation and tool path control, their existing ProCAM capabilities are unchanged.

Version II now includes an enhanced user interface and many new cutting strategies. The easy-to-use Windows interface gets a modernized look and feel with such features as moveable and dockable toolbars, customizable desktop configurations and a new Windows Explorer-style work area for easy part information management. ProCAM II uses the optimized OpenGLgraphics standard, which provides rapid, high resolution display of complex images. New machining enhancements include direct solids cutting, high speed machining, tapered tool support for two-and three-axis machining, rough drill pocketing, improved surface roughing, rough rest machining and more.