New Operating Interface

The new operating interface, in a Windows compliant environment, is simple and intuitive. This makes the generation of NC code an easy task and helps to ensure the quality of the code.

The Advanced Milling module is intended to be the best compromise between performance and investment. It offers a level of functionality already oriented towards 3D. As well as a complete list of commands for 2D management, it offers 3D design and surface machining functions that easily meet all first level 3D requirements.

Technical Features

CAD 2D

Two-dimensional design with commands for lines, arcs, circles, rectangles, slots, ellipses, etc.; management of layers, styles and colours; dimensioning, sectioning etc.: insertion of Windows TrueType fonts.

CAD 3D

Management of work planes including non-orthogonal; modelling of swept surfaces, coons patch surfaces, ruled surfaces, sectional surfaces, surfaces of revolution etc.; shading of surfaces; management of 2D and 3D splines.

CAM 2D

Vertical contouring and pocketing, using ramping, with section and with automatic restart; drilling, tapping, boring, (with or without automatic cycles), helical milling.

CAM 3D

Roughing of surfaces with a stepped path; finishing of surfaces along an angle; projection or wrapping of paths onto planes and surfaces; 3D engraving.

UTILITY

User technology archive; nesting; sheet development.

SOLID SIMULATION

Solid toolpath simulation; management of clamps and fixtures; collision control.

INPUT/OUTPUT CAD

CAD file importing in the following formats: DXF, DWG, IGS, STL, ANVIL, STEP, CADL, VDA, Rhino 3D, Solidworks, Parasolid, Inventor and Catia 4 options. CAD file exporting in the following formats: DXF, IGS, STL, Rhino 3D.

New Operating Interface

The new operating interface, in a Windows compliant environment, is simple and intuitive. This makes the generation of NC code an easy task and helps to ensure the quality of the code.

The 3 Axis Milling module is provided with a comprehensive level of functionality for the management of 3D problems, from the acquisition of mathematical values from external CAD modellers, to the milling of surfaces up to the completion of the mould base with classical 2D operations. The strategies offered for toolpath creation in a 3D range are varied and complete, allowing the user to identify and achieve with precision the best result in relation to each individual detail.

Technical Features

CAD 2D

Two-dimensional design with commands for lines, arcs, circles, rectangles, slots, ellipses, etc.; management of layers, styles and colours; dimensioning, sectioning etc.: insertion of Windows TrueType fonts.

CAD 3D

Management of work planes including non-orthogonal; modelling of swept surfaces, coons patch surfaces, ruled surfaces, sectional surfaces, surfaces of revolution etc; shading of surfaces; management of 2D and 3D splines.

CAM 2D

Vertical contouring and pocketing, using ramping, with section and with automatic restart; drilling, tapping, boring, (with or without automatic cycles), helical milling.

CAM 3D

Roughing of surfaces with a stepped path; various strategies for surface finishing: along the isoparametrics, along an angle, at constant Z, radially, spirally, helically in Z etc; automatic rest machining; automatic identification of the angle of the surface and matching of the appropriate strategy; projection or wrapping of paths onto planes and surfaces; 3D engraving.

UTILITY

Technology archive; nesting; sheet development.

SOLID SIMULATION

Solid toolpath simulation; management of clamps and fixtures; collision control.

INPUT/OUTPUT CAD

CAD file importing in the following formats: DXF, DWG, IGS, STL, ANVIL, STEP, CADL, VDA, Rhino 3D, Solidworks, Parasolid, Inventor and Catia 4 option. CAD file exporting in the following formats: DXF, IGS, STL, Rhino 3D.

New Operating Interface

The new user interface, in a Windows compliant environment, is simple and intuitive. This makes the generation of NC code an easy task and helps to ensure the quality of the code.

Simplify the complexities of 5-Axis CNC machining by using AlphaCAM’s Advanced 3D 5-Axis CAD/CAM software. Built upon the solid foundation of Licom’s quick to learn and simple to use AlphaCAM 3-Axis modules, it allows the user to release the full potential of their 5-Axis CNC machine tool. From a head mounted tilt and swivel robotic spindle to a trunion unit, mounted on the table of a vertical machining centre, any machine tool configuration is supported.

2, 2.5 D and drilling toolpaths can be generated at any angle, and because of AlphaCAM’s powerful post processing capabilities the plane rotation functionality of any CNC controller supported.

Multiple complex 3D machining strategies can also be carried out at any angle, referred to as 3 plus 2, this technique allows for more areas of a 3D model to become accessible by the tool, and with AlphaCAM’s ability to use an STL stock model of any shape results in ‘fresh air’ cuts being kept to a minimum when multiple depth contour roughing.

4 and 5-Axis simultaneous machining can be simply generated and constrained so, for example, blind cavities can be cut without the tool shank fouling their entrance.

Tool side surface machining allows for forward facing walls, often found in the aerospace industry, to be cut. Multiple tool lead-in/lead-out options allow for the tool to approach and leave the part safely.

Trimming is achieved by machining Splines and 3D Polylines with the tool at any fixed angle, or alternatively normal to their nearest surface. The tool angle of the resulting paths can be easily edited at any point, combined with AlphaCAM’s powerful visualisation tools, potential collisions can be quickly identified and avoided before the part reaches the CNC machine tool.

Technical Features

• Multi angle 2, 21/2D toolpaths
• Multi angle drilling toolpaths
• Powerful post processing capabilities
• Multi lead in/lead out options
• Toolpath editing
• Visualisation tools
• Complex 3D Machining strategies
• 4 and 5 Axis Simultaneous Machining