SolidCAM’s Mymudes said that the Technology Wizard would make the machinists’ bible, The Machinery’s Handbook, obsolete.
The iMachining Level Slider lets you choose from eight selectable levels to automatically adjust for real-world fixture, tool holding, and machine conditions. Using the Controlled Step-Over technology, the iMachining toolpath ensures that the cutting conditions set by the Wizard are strictly adhered to. The iMachining Technology Wizard calculates and produces optimized feed rates, spindle speeds, as well as depth and width of cuts. SolidCAM 3-Axis iMachining Running Inside SolidWorks
SolidCAM’s iMachining is unique both in its toolpath generation and its method of programming with its Technology Wizard that automates many aspects of dealing with the many parameters. Admittedly, some CAM software is better than others for managing all of these parameters while attempting to produce quality parts. Owing to iMachining’s unique tool motion control algorithms and variable cutting angle, the presenters said (and showed) significant improvement in cycle time efficiency/time savings (in this case, more than 70%), as well as reduced tool wear.Īfter the live demo, it was time to see some of the features and capabilities of the software.Įven more than CAD, CAM software is all about managing parameters, such as the machine itself, material, tools, speeds, feeds, cutting conditions, etc. A tool running at 10,000 RPM and traveling at between 85-200 inches per minute cut and finished a pocketed part of 1018 steel in pretty short order. The co-hosts of the presentation were Shaun Mymudes, COO, North America and Ken Merritt, senior application engineer.Īfter a little SolidCAM iMachining theory, the science of cutting angle, and how it’s different from the competition, a live demonstration via webcam began with new iMachining software controlling a Hurco VMX42 HSi machining center. Today I saw a demonstration of SolidCAM’s newest version of its iMachining technology.
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