CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
25 June 2007
Events News
Delcam to Show Latest CAM Developments in Japan
Delcam will demonstrate the latest developments in all four of its CAM product ranges, PowerMILL, FeatureCAM, PartMaker and ArtCAM, at the DMS show that takes place at the Tokyo Big Sight from 27th to 29th June.
Of most interest to visitors will be the latest version of Delcam's feature-based machining software FeatureCAM, which includes support for continuous five-axis machining for the first time. Other enhancements include more efficient turning through better and easier control of stock remaining, and an improved tool database with more options to link pre-defined feeds and speeds to individual tools. The new release also features numerous smaller enhancements and speed-ups, plus new and updated post-processors, in particular for turn-mill equipment, including the Mazak Integrex, Daewoo Puma and Nakamura-Tome machines.
Visitors will also be able to see the first preview of the forthcoming version of Delcam's PowerMILL CAM software. Like other recent releases of the software, a major focus of PowerMILL 8 will be additional options for five-axis machining. However, the new version will also include enhancements and speed-ups throughout the program. In particular, improved memory management within the software will give significantly faster calculation times, especially for large, complex components, like press tools for automotive bodywork, and for smaller, highly-detailed models, such as moulds for fine-tolerance and high-accuracy parts.
The new version of the PartMaker range of software for Turn-Mills and Swiss-type lathes will also be shown in Japan for the first time. PartMaker pioneered the use of CAM for these types of machine with its patented Visual Programming Approach for multi-axis lathes with live tooling. The software provides substantial gains in efficiency with its unique "divide and conquer" approach to programming complex parts and also boosts machine productivity with its ability to synchronise multiple operations. Version 8 features a wide range of improved functionality, including the introduction of the PartMaker Full Machine Simulation module which allows the user to view the complete machining sequence on a photo-realistic 3D model of the machine.
Also on display in Japan for the first time will be the new ArtCAM family of artistic CADCAM software. The new range comprises four key products; a new entry-level version to be called ArtCAM Express, plus enhanced releases of the ArtCAM Insignia, ArtCAM Pro and ArtCAM JewelSmith programs. Like the previous ArtCAM range, the new family of software is aimed at skilled artisans rather than engineers and requires little knowledge of engineering or computing. The major change from that range is that all of the programs will be able to import and machine 3D models.
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