Upcoming version SolidCAM 2010 to be previewed at the EMO exhibition

SolidCAM will demonstrate a preview of the upcoming version SolidCAM 2010 at the EMO exhibition in Milano, Italy (Oct, 5 to 10 Hall 9, Booth A03).

SolidCAM 2010 supports 64 Bit computing, so that the calculation and simulation of large parts will be further accelerated. The new version contains a lot of enhancements for 2.5D Milling, including a “toolbox” that provides specialized solutions for frequently used operations in 2.5D Milling. Turning and Mill-Turn has been greatly enhanced in SolidCAM 2010 with new operations and new turning tool-table. The HSM and HSS modules have also new useful features. SolidCAM 2010 provides an interactive tool path editor that enables the manual editing of the tool path for better control.

Major enhancements have been added in the simultaneous 5-axis Machining module. Besides new sub operations for Electrode, Cavity and Turbine blade Machining, the new version features an automated 5-axis Drill operation, that accelerates the drilling of “Swiss cheese” type of parts. Mold makers, that have to drill hundreds of holes from various directions into their part, will benefit significantly by this new feature.

With the new version, SolidCAM will also introduce the new revolutionary cutting technology "iMachining". iMachining includes two cornerstones: Intelligent Morphing Spiral Toolpath for constant contact Machining and a Technology Wizard that drives the toolpath. By producing an optimal combination of toolpaths and cutting conditions, iMachining enables cutting through the material with much higher feed rates and larger cut depths. iMachining results in dramatically higher metal removal rates while prolonging tool life.

Wolfgang Mueller, Vice President Sales Europe, states: “The “Machine tool world exhibition” EMO is for us one of the most important trade shows in Europe, as it merges all elements of metal cutting like machine tools, cutter tools, components and CAD/CAM software under one roof. SolidCAM acts as the bridge between standard 3D design systems like SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor and the machine tools, that actually convert the 3D computer models into real parts. The timing for the EMO show is perfect, as after a deep recession the manufacturing industry is gaining momentum again and the leading economic indicators show signs of recovery in most of the European countries.”