Geometric to showcase CAMWorks 2009 at the IMTS Show
February 18, 2009, 11:41 am
The CAMWorks 2009 release will have over 80 user‐driven features and enhancements to enable users to program parts faster and more easily. In addition, it will provide a significant number of new machining options that will further strengthen CAMWorks' manufacturing capabilities.
CAMWorks is a SolidWorks® certified Gold CAM product that provides state‐of‐the‐art machining capabilities seamlessly integrated in SolidWorks. CAMWorks can run within SolidWorks or as part of a cost‐effective CAD/CAM package that includes CAMWorks Solids, an integrated solid modeler.
"At IMTS, attendees will see demonstrations of the latest innovations in CAMWorks 2009 that facilitate machining processes and boost shop productivity," said Bruce Wiener, Geometric Technologies' Director of Research & Development. "In today's manufacturing landscape, most successful shops are constantly evaluating their methodology to stay competitive and we constantly strive to improve CAMWorks functionality for the mold making and machining industries."
Some of the key enhancements for performance efficiencies in CAMWorks 2009 include:
· Multiple Process Support:Users will immediately notice performance improvements due to CAMWorks' ability to generate 3‐5 axis tool‐paths as separate threads and in separate processes that allow them to continue working in other areas, or on other CAM models.
· CAMDataReusability:While the CAMWorks Technology Database has always provided the ability to capture and reuse a facility's manufacturing best practices, data reusability has been extended further to enable the import of CAM data from CAD part models into assembly models. This allows parts to be programmed and applied to different jobs, and with other parts. In addition, library features can be created for selective CAM data that is to be reused in other jobs.
· Visualization:CAMWorks 2009 has improved graphic display performance, expansionin part and machine simulation, and a new XML‐based user‐defined setup sheet which allows machining information to be viewed in a web browser.
· Additional Enhancements: Turning features and tool‐paths have been made more intelligent, thus resulting in safer and more simplified programming of turn and mill/ turn parts. Wire EDM users will benefit from the new and easy creation of multiple glue stops and a much more powerful post processing environment. Simultaneous 4/5 axis improvements include enhanced toolpath control, expanded collision avoidance and creation of multiple tool‐paths using rotate and copy options. Automatic Feature Recognition has been improved and continuous enhancements to the intuitive user‐interface make CAMWorks even easier to use.
CAMWorks modules for 2‐5 axis milling, turning and wire EDM are available in a variety of bundles or combinations that provide an advanced collection of cutting strategies and time‐saving features.
At IMTS, the attendees will also learn about Geometric's range of cutting‐edge productivity solutions aimed at enhancing design and improving manufacturing operations, like DFMPro®, eDrawings® Publishers and GeomCaliper®.
