CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
27 April 2007
Product News
Multi-Axis Turning, New in SprutCAM 2007
SprutCAM has continued its policy of offering CAM software at a realistic price with the launch of SprutCAM 2007.
The latest version contains a new turning module for lathes and mill/turn centres as well as all the features of the existing software for programming 3-axis and 3+2 axis machining centres. In addition, the latest version includes a new job list structure interface. There is also advanced graphical toolpath simulation and collision detection, which is both faster and clearer to give users absolute confidence in the reliability of their cutterpaths.
Dave Pearson, Managing Director of Sprut Technology (UK) Ltd, said, "The addition of the turning module makes SprutCAM 2007 an even more effective package for manufacturers. The system will make it easy for them to programme all their machines in one system and work towards lean manufacturing by optimizing both their milling and turning methods, while minimizing their levels of software investment."
The turning cycles within SprutCAM 2007 are extensive and include roughing, groove roughing and finishing, threading, parting off, drilling, tapping and boring. Working from the stock and the original model of the part, the software continually updates the shape of the component after each turning operation, including changes due to mill/turn operations. The transparent workpiece graphics make it easy to see how the part is progressing and ensure that subsequent toolpaths consider the actual material remaining, which will avoid collisions and minimize air cutting.
The improved high precision simulation in the latest version will verify both turning and mill/turn operations and provides collision detection and accurate visualization of the toolpath. As with SprutCAM's milling packages, and the new completely integrated turning software, toolpath editing provides a powerful means of controlling the exact tool trajectory, while the customisable postprocessor generator and postprocessor library enables users to tailor the CNC code to suit their exact requirements.
Sprut Technology focuses on personal service and support for its customers and has introduced online tools for rapid response to technical queries. Dave Pearson concluded, "SprutCAM 2007 is a completely integrated and seamless system which can import CAD data from leading packages. It is ideal for both experienced and inexperienced CAM users, enabling them to optimize the productivity of their workshops without extensive training and at an affordable cost, thereby maximizing return on investment."
About Sprut Technology (UK) Ltd
As the exclusive reseller for SprutCAM in the UK, the company has been offering the software since 2003. Its customers range from large corporations, which need an easier way to programme their machines, to small engineering companies which would normally find CAM software too expensive. The software, developed by SprutCAM in Russia, has been designed to be easy to use and cost effective, and is sold in over 40 countries around the world. Additionally, Sprut Technology (UK) Ltd is an agent for the TRYAX range of milling machines, which combine economy with rugged design, and it is the sole UK and Ireland reseller for Kompas-3D a parametric three dimensional modelling system developed by Ascon JSC, based in St Petersburg, Russia. By offering CAM, CAD and machine tools the company is unique in the knowledge, service and experience it can share with its customers.
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