FeatureCAM Feature-based Programming Sian Humphreys Business Development Manager Delcam plc

Feature-based Programming Feature-based machining divides the part into features that can each be programmed automatically using standard methods Use of standard, knowledge-based machining parameters (tools, feeds & speeds etc.) ensures a consistent approach from part to part FeatureCAM was the first CAM system to use this approach and is still the best

Easy to Learn Consistent Windows interface High level of automation Common look across all modules for easy training

Faster Programming Multiple operations created for each feature automatically Automatic strategy, tooling and toolpath updating if model changes

Customisable Users have complete control Database Driven –Tooling –Feeds/Speeds –Templates Customisable –By Operation –By Feature –By Part –By User Editing tools allow experienced users to optimise automatic results

Reduced Errors Automated standards give consistency Experienced users can create templates for new users Accurate simulation ensures safe operation

FeatureCAM Family 4-Axis Indexing 5-Axis Positioning 3-Axis Milling Basic 3-Axis Roughing 3-Axis Finishing 5-Axis Simultaneous Milling 2-Axis Turning Multi Axis Turning Wire EDM Feature-Based Technology 2.5 Axis Milling and Feature Recognition

FeatureCAM 2011

64-bit Over 8x improvement to display surfaces used in 3D features Pro-E file import is ~4x faster Opening of ALL files is ~10% faster thanks to better memory management Performance

New-look Interface More modern interface similar to other Delcam software New icons and images to make programming more intuitive

Easily generate Vericut project files –Tooling information –Project file Setup Stock NC code file reference –NC code Important for larger accounts who already own Vericut Simulates directly from NC code Vericut Interface

Automatically de-burrs all edges even when not modelled Checks for adjacent walls and avoids gouging Faster programming Also works for TurnMill Chamfer and De-burr

Allows you to machine large parts exceeding machine travel Consistent GUI with existing Turn/Mill Program in place, machine at different orientation Index about Z-axis

Eliminates air cutting Saves programming time and machine time by using more efficient toolpaths Extremely easy to use 3D Stock Models

Removes all sharp changes in direction Similar technology to ‘Raceline machining’ – smooths all toolpath and not just corners Better surface finish and machining times 3D Spiral Finishing

New Surface Milling strategy Automatically defines the Steep and Shallow regions of a model and applies appropriate toolpaths Wall Clearance parameter prevents tool from rubbing against steep walls Option to finish Top or Steep areas first Steep and Shallow

Ability to quickly create five-axis holes from circles in space No solids, FR or surfaces needed Easier and faster programming Five-axis Drilling

New finish style Breaks toolpath into wall/diameter segments Better tool life and surface finish Improved chip removal No-drag Turning

FeatureCAM 2012

Stock models extended to more features –Bosses –Sides –Slots Allows more efficient programming and machining 2D Stock Models

More options can be specified –Cutting conditions –Maximum cut depth –Ramp angles –Stepover Tooling Specification

Keyboard shortcuts Easier toolpath editing Easier selection Undo option Clearer display Multi-axis target part comparison (only 2- and 3-axis before) Easier multiple item selection from tree Move all features in a group with one change Improved Ease of Use

Improved automatic chamfering Leave allowance for Wire EDM and Turning allows undercutting or overcutting without remodelling, e.g. fitting allowance Better handling of large files with thousands of features General Enhancements

Improved turning simulation Offsets can be defined for both sides of turn grooving tools Option for automatic counterbore before drilling More accurate modelling of face mills General Enhancements

Delcam for SolidWorks

Delcam CAM completely integrated inside SolidWorks FeatureCAM Feature-based technology Turning Turn-mill PowerMILL Machining libraries Multi-threading algorithms Milling Delcam for SolidWorks

2.5D milling 3-axis milling 5-axis positional milling (3+2) 5-axis continuous milling Turning TurnMill Drilling Full machine simulation Feature Recognition Automatic feature recognition Interactive feature recognition SolidWorks feature recognition Options

Familiar SolidWorks environment Complete range of machining operations FeatureCAM ease of use Power of PowerMILL Knowledge-based automation Comprehensive feature recognition Fully associative to the SolidWorks design model Benefits

New 2-axis wire EDM option (4- axis coming soon) Target part comparison Support for multiple fixtures DFS 2012

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