SolidCAM Swiss-type machining is the best in the world, and CAMworks have very weak solution for Swiss.

SolidCAM is completely superior to CAMWorks in Multi-Channel Mill-Turn machining, with the best multi-channel synchronization and simulation.

See this presentation on iMachining vs so-called competitors: T hat takes away the guesswork in setting the cutting conditions - a major advantage to all machinists - the more experienced and the less experienced. ModuleWorks 5-Axis and Simulation software has been used in the manufacture of complex parts for over a decade and they have many users in the global CAD/CAM industry.Also, iMachining has the amazing iMachining Wizard that automatically calculates optimal feeds and speeds, for every point of the toolpath, taking into account the stock material properties, cutting tool type, and machine tool parameters. ModuleWorks’ expertise in 5-Axis Machining and Simulation is recognized throughout the CAM industry and its software components and development services are used by the majority of the leading CAM vendors. ModuleWorks is a software component provider for the CAD/CAM industry.

This feature is available to ModuleWorks’ partners who license the main 5-Axis component or the MultiBlade application This was a really neat toolpath to watch run on the machine. The video example below shows how the barrel cutter can be used with the Swarf finishing of an impeller blade. The ModuleWorks 5-Axis component allows barrel mill tools to be used with all of the existing machining strategies. Larger step over values can be used and this results in shorter machining times. The effective radius of engagement is larger than a standard cutter form and this will result in smaller cusps between passes leading to better surface finish. Their unique geometry form has a number of benefits in the machining process. Recent testing has shown the benefits of this as part of the main 5-Axis component and also in the MultiBlade application.īarrel mill cutters are not new but they have not been commonly used in 5-Axis applications until recently. Our development team has been working hard to add support for barrel mill cutters to our 5-Axis machining strategies.

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