Introducing CAMWorks 2004
General Operation
New! Set View Command
Purpose
Provide an easy way to set the orientation in the Setup direction.
New! SolidWorks/VB Macro to Set Global Optimization Options
Purpose
Provide a method to set Optimization options for multiple selected non-3 axis operations.
New! Store G-Code Output File Data for PDM Requirements
Purpose
For PDM requirements, store the path and file name of the post processed output and the date/time it was generated in a common area in the SolidWorks document so that a PDM program can access this information.
Improved! Text Color Indicates Operation and Toolpath Status
Purpose
Identify features without operations and operations without toolpaths in the trees by displaying the text for these items in a different color.
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General CAM
New! Define Mill Stock Shape from STL File based on WIP Model
Purpose
Provide the ability to a define mill stock shape from an STL file that can be created either from an external CAD system or from a simulated stock model.
Improved! Mill Bounding Box Stock
Purpose
Provide an optional method of calculating the Mill bounding box offset if the calculated bounding box is incorrect.
Improved! Select Multiple Operations to Combine
Purpose
When multiple mill operations are selected, provide a Combine Operations command.
Improved! Revised Menu Commands for Inserting Operations
Purpose
Provide separate commands on shortcut menu for inserting 2.5 axis and 3 axis operations.
Improved! Roughing with Hog Nose Tool
Purpose
Reduce the occurrence of small unmachined areas that could form directly below the end radius of the hog nose end mill.
Improved! Apply Axial DOC % to Feed/Speed Calculation
Purpose
When Link to F/S library is active for rough and finish mill, the feed/speed values will consider not only the radial cut depth but also the axial cut depth.
Improved! Mill Feeds/Speeds for Tapping Operation
Purpose
In milling, the tapping operation now extracts feed and speed values from the Feed/Speed Library when used.
New! Option to Not Generate Operations for New Features On Rebuild
Purpose
Provide a Rebuild option so that operations will not be generated for new features.
Improved! View Part When Previewing or Regenerating Toolpaths
Purpose
Remove Machining Parameters dialog box when Preview is selected or a parameter is changed in order to view the part and Message Window during toolpath generation.
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2.5 Axis Milling
New! Set 2 Axis Rough Mill Machining Depth by Island Tops
Purpose
Provide an option to modify the machining depth in rough mill based on the tops of islands within the feature.
3 Axis Milling
New! Advanced 3 Axis Cutting
Purpose
Meet changing needs in the machining industry by providing new Advanced 3 Axis cutting cycles that have been developed for speed, accuracy and efficient memory usage.
New! Contain/Avoid Options for Advanced 3 Axis Cutting
Purpose
When defining Contain, Avoid, and Curve areas for an Advanced 3 Axis operation, provide options to select multiple closed shapes, machine over avoid areas and set the tool condition to machine up to, on or past.
New! Automatic Contain Area Options for Adv. 3 Axis Operations
Purpose
Provide a method to define contain areas automatically.
New! Slice Vertical Flats Option
Purpose
Provide an option for the 3 Axis Finish Slice pattern so that vertical faces that are parallel to the direction of cut observe the specified allowance value.
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Turning
New! Option to Reverse Machining Direction in Bore Rough Operation
Purpose
Provide an option in Bore Rough to reverse the machining direction so that the rough toolpath direction is from the inside of the part to the outside of the part (i.e., from negative Z to positive Z).
Simulation
New! Create STL File based on WIP Model
Purpose
Provide the ability to save the simulation in an STL file that can be used as the mill or EDM stock workpiece for another part model and for WIP when generating toolpaths for Advanced 3 Axis rest machining.
Improved! Turbo Mode Simulation
Purpose
Allow Turbo Mode simulation for irregular stock shapes with undercuts.
Technology Database
Updated! 3 Axis Feature Conditions Generate Adv. 3 Axis Operations
Purpose
Revise 3 Axis Feature conditions to generate Advanced 3 Axis operations.
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Wire EDM
New! Create and Machine 4 Axis EDM Features
Purpose
Allow the definition of features, toolpath generation and post processing for 4 axis wire EDM.
New! Define EDM Stock Shape from STL File based on WIP Model
Purpose
Provide the ability to define the EDM stock shape from an STL file that can be created either from an external CAD system or from a simulated stock model.
Improved! Leadin/out Location
Purpose
Provide a method to graphically set an XY position for the leadin and leadout point.
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