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NCL/TOOLIB allows you to create and maintain a library of tools.
NCL/TOOLIB allows the following information to be stored for each tool:
• Tool number
• Tool description
• Cutter definition (mathematical definition used for tool motion calculation)
• Cutter display definition (used for graphic display)
• Cutter display parameters (moving or instanced, partial segments or full
segments)
• NCL/CADD symbol to be used as the displayed cutter or tool holder.
• NCL/CADD drawing file to be associated with this tool (used to display a
sketch of the tool)
• User defined command to be output each time this tool is loaded
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11/30/2009
New graphics engine in NCL
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New graphics engine.
• Graphics are now always displayed in the back buffer only with the front buffer being updated directly from the back buffer.
-- This method does not display graphics as they are loaded or drawn thereby eliminating the flashing effect caused by frequent erasing and displaying of different areas of the screen.
-- All graphics will now appear at once on the screen when a unibase is loaded. This method results in a much cleaner display.
• The Display Buffer Modals form has been updated to match the current methods of displaying graphics.
To access this form choose Defaults -> Graphics Settings -> Display Buffers
• The “Buffer Copy” field determines the style to use when refreshing the graphics.
-- This field has two possible settings (Swap Buffer) and (Pixel Copy):
-- “Swap Buffer” swaps the back buffer with the front buffer. In order to use this mode, the graphics in the back buffer must remain unchanged when swapping the buffers. Most graphics cards on Windows systems support this feature (it may be a setting such as "Force Copy Swap"). Most Unix systems do not support this feature.
-- “Pixel Copy” copies pixels between graphics buffers.
• The “Erase Entity” field determines how a geometric entity is to be erased.
New graphics engine.
• Graphics are now always displayed in the back buffer only with the front buffer being updated directly from the back buffer.
-- This method does not display graphics as they are loaded or drawn thereby eliminating the flashing effect caused by frequent erasing and displaying of different areas of the screen.
-- All graphics will now appear at once on the screen when a unibase is loaded. This method results in a much cleaner display.
• The Display Buffer Modals form has been updated to match the current methods of displaying graphics.
To access this form choose Defaults -> Graphics Settings -> Display Buffers
• The “Buffer Copy” field determines the style to use when refreshing the graphics.
-- This field has two possible settings (Swap Buffer) and (Pixel Copy):
-- “Swap Buffer” swaps the back buffer with the front buffer. In order to use this mode, the graphics in the back buffer must remain unchanged when swapping the buffers. Most graphics cards on Windows systems support this feature (it may be a setting such as "Force Copy Swap"). Most Unix systems do not support this feature.
-- “Pixel Copy” copies pixels between graphics buffers.
• The “Erase Entity” field determines how a geometric entity is to be erased.
New in NCL New graphics engine
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An Avoidance Entity option has been added to the FMILL command
• An Avoidance Entity can be any of the following geometry types: surface, plane, curve, line, circle. Up to 10 Avoidance Entities are allowed in a single FMILL command. Each Avoidance Entity can have an optional thick parameter.
Enhanced FMILL Boundary Control
• Added new AVOID option named BOTH that acts as a combination of the DOWN and the intermediate boundary retract.
• When using the BOTH or DOWN options the user can choose the direction of cut bewteen intermediate boundary sections.
• Added a Final Pass Feedrate option.
An Avoidance Entity option has been added to the FMILL command
• An Avoidance Entity can be any of the following geometry types: surface, plane, curve, line, circle. Up to 10 Avoidance Entities are allowed in a single FMILL command. Each Avoidance Entity can have an optional thick parameter.
Enhanced FMILL Boundary Control
• Added new AVOID option named BOTH that acts as a combination of the DOWN and the intermediate boundary retract.
• When using the BOTH or DOWN options the user can choose the direction of cut bewteen intermediate boundary sections.
• Added a Final Pass Feedrate option.
10/26/2009
NCL V9.7 (Preliminary) Patch Notes
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This document summarizes the changes made in each update of NCL V9.7 since the initial release.
Release 9.663
13-March-2009
NCL
•Added support for up to 256 colors in the menu icons.
•Entities highlighted by the pick cursor that are covered by other entities are now displayed in full as they were in previous releases.
•The UL_NCL_EDIT variable can once again have spaces in the file specification.
•A relative directory specification (dir\file) can once again be specified on NCLcommands that accept filenames as input.
•Filenames with spaces are now processed correctly from the Recent Files menu.
•The TEXT_FONT (Command Line Font Style) setting is now saved to the ncl_interface.mod file upon accepting the Interface Modals form.
•The NCL Signoff form is once again displayed when exiting after the Unibase has been modified.
•Fixed various problems with the display and processing of Dynamic Macro forms.
•The Surface Attributes and Modify Surface Attributes forms now contain help text for all fields.
•Fixed a problem where traces of the previous view would be left on the screen when dynamically stepping changes in the view, for example with the SpaceMouse.
•The Create Bounding Box Solid form has added fields that allow the user to select a layer to use for the input geometry or the word ALL to include all defined geometry.
•Fixed problems creating annotation from the CADD interface.
•Modifying the angle of existing annotation now displays the modified annotation correctly.
•Loading a Unibase created using the UBFN/PUT statement now restores the default label name modals.
•Fixed a problem where multiple line output created from the interface would sometimes lose a couple of the last characters at the end of the line.
•The last line of the part program file is no longer erased when inserting lines into the middle of the part program.
•Fixed a problem where the DISPLY and ERASE commands would not process wildcard specifications correctly.
This document summarizes the changes made in each update of NCL V9.7 since the initial release.
Release 9.663
13-March-2009
NCL
•Added support for up to 256 colors in the menu icons.
•Entities highlighted by the pick cursor that are covered by other entities are now displayed in full as they were in previous releases.
•The UL_NCL_EDIT variable can once again have spaces in the file specification.
•A relative directory specification (dir\file) can once again be specified on NCLcommands that accept filenames as input.
•Filenames with spaces are now processed correctly from the Recent Files menu.
•The TEXT_FONT (Command Line Font Style) setting is now saved to the ncl_interface.mod file upon accepting the Interface Modals form.
•The NCL Signoff form is once again displayed when exiting after the Unibase has been modified.
•Fixed various problems with the display and processing of Dynamic Macro forms.
•The Surface Attributes and Modify Surface Attributes forms now contain help text for all fields.
•Fixed a problem where traces of the previous view would be left on the screen when dynamically stepping changes in the view, for example with the SpaceMouse.
•The Create Bounding Box Solid form has added fields that allow the user to select a layer to use for the input geometry or the word ALL to include all defined geometry.
•Fixed problems creating annotation from the CADD interface.
•Modifying the angle of existing annotation now displays the modified annotation correctly.
•Loading a Unibase created using the UBFN/PUT statement now restores the default label name modals.
•Fixed a problem where multiple line output created from the interface would sometimes lose a couple of the last characters at the end of the line.
•The last line of the part program file is no longer erased when inserting lines into the middle of the part program.
•Fixed a problem where the DISPLY and ERASE commands would not process wildcard specifications correctly.
NCL/SOLID Create Unibase
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NCL/SOLID
This new product allows you to create an NCL Unibase directly from SolidWorks. Registering SwUnibase.dll will add the following menu to SolidWorks.
NCL
Create Unibase
Use the following START/RUN procedure to register the SwUnibase.dll file with SolidWorks.
regsvr32 /s /c SwUnibase.dll
Within SolidWorks you must activate the Add_ons product by picking.
>Tools and >Add_ons & Checking the SwUnibase box.
Selecting the Create Unibase menu will display the Create NCL Unibase form, which has the following fields.
NCL/SOLID
This new product allows you to create an NCL Unibase directly from SolidWorks. Registering SwUnibase.dll will add the following menu to SolidWorks.
NCL
Create Unibase
Use the following START/RUN procedure to register the SwUnibase.dll file with SolidWorks.
regsvr32 /s /c SwUnibase.dll
Within SolidWorks you must activate the Add_ons product by picking.
>Tools and >Add_ons & Checking the SwUnibase box.
Selecting the Create Unibase menu will display the Create NCL Unibase form, which has the following fields.
NCL/IGES REFERENCE DOCUMENT
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The name IGES is an acronym which stands for the Initial Graphics Exchange
Specification. This standard has been developed to allow the exchange of
geometric and graphic data between dissimilar CAD/CAM systems.
The NCL/IGES converter imports and exports ASCII IGES files. Imported files
are converted to NCL Unibase files and NCL Unibase files are exported to IGES
files.
NCL/IGES is implemented as a subset of the U.S. Department of Commerce
IGES Version 5.0 supporting those entities that allow a direct conversion into NCL
entity types.
The name IGES is an acronym which stands for the Initial Graphics Exchange
Specification. This standard has been developed to allow the exchange of
geometric and graphic data between dissimilar CAD/CAM systems.
The NCL/IGES converter imports and exports ASCII IGES files. Imported files
are converted to NCL Unibase files and NCL Unibase files are exported to IGES
files.
NCL/IGES is implemented as a subset of the U.S. Department of Commerce
IGES Version 5.0 supporting those entities that allow a direct conversion into NCL
entity types.
NCL hot keys for IBM, PC and SGI
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NCL hot keys for IBM, PC and SGI
The following are the default ‘hot keys’ when running NCL. The functions on the keyboard can be customized by the user by editing the file nccs/VER/interface/nclkeys.plt. Where VER is ncl96, and plt is either sun, or sgi depending on the platform (IBM’s, PC, and SGI platforms use the same fle). Keys shown in upper case are activated by pressing SHIFT and the function key simultaneously. The NUM LOCK key must be lit to use the function keys on the numeric keypad. Refer to NCL Reference Manual: Appendix D - for a list of available programmable functions, and Appendix E - for a list of allowable keyboard keys.
NCL hot keys for IBM, PC and SGI
The following are the default ‘hot keys’ when running NCL. The functions on the keyboard can be customized by the user by editing the file nccs/VER/interface/nclkeys.plt. Where VER is ncl96, and plt is either sun, or sgi depending on the platform (IBM’s, PC, and SGI platforms use the same fle). Keys shown in upper case are activated by pressing SHIFT and the function key simultaneously. The NUM LOCK key must be lit to use the function keys on the numeric keypad. Refer to NCL Reference Manual: Appendix D - for a list of available programmable functions, and Appendix E - for a list of allowable keyboard keys.
Wire EDM Getting Started Guide
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This manual is designed to introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Wire EDM system.
The information and exercises in this chapter help you understand the process to generate
toolpaths and NC code.
This manual is a tutorial. It is designed to guide you through the steps to generate an NC
program and introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Punch system.
• The information and exercises in Chapter 1 help you understand the process of creating
an NC program.
• The exercises Chapter 2 provide an opportunity to learn how to use the features and
functions of the Wire EDM system.
Online Help
If you want more information about a particular feature or function, see the applicable
topics in the online Help system. To open the EDM Help, select Help on the ProCAM
menu bar, then select Wire EDM Topics.
This manual is designed to introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Wire EDM system.
The information and exercises in this chapter help you understand the process to generate
toolpaths and NC code.
This manual is a tutorial. It is designed to guide you through the steps to generate an NC
program and introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Punch system.
• The information and exercises in Chapter 1 help you understand the process of creating
an NC program.
• The exercises Chapter 2 provide an opportunity to learn how to use the features and
functions of the Wire EDM system.
Online Help
If you want more information about a particular feature or function, see the applicable
topics in the online Help system. To open the EDM Help, select Help on the ProCAM
menu bar, then select Wire EDM Topics.
10/22/2009
Turning Getting Started Guide
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This manual is designed to introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Turning system. The
information and exercises in this chapter help you understand the process to generate turn
toolpaths and NC code.
This manual is a tutorial. It is designed to guide you through the steps to generate an
NC program and introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Turning system.
• The information and exercises in Chapter 1 help you understand the process of
creating an NC program.
• The exercises Chapters 2 through 4 provide an opportunity to learn how to use
the features and functions of the Turning system.
• Chapter 5 contains more advanced exercises for practicing what you have
learned.
• If you want more information about a particular feature or function, see the
applicable topics in the online Help system. To open the Turn Help, select Help
on the ProCAM menu bar, then select Lathe Help Topics.
Did You Know ...
The Manuals folder on the ProCAM CD contains a complete set of ProCAM
manuals. When you install ProCAM II from the ProCAM CD, the manuals are
copied into the \procad\manuals\ProCAM folder on your PC. These files are in
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) and can be viewed, searched and
printed using the Acrobat Reader. If you do not have the Reader, you can install
it from the ProCAM CD or download it from the Adobe web site.
This manual is designed to introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Turning system. The
information and exercises in this chapter help you understand the process to generate turn
toolpaths and NC code.
This manual is a tutorial. It is designed to guide you through the steps to generate an
NC program and introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Turning system.
• The information and exercises in Chapter 1 help you understand the process of
creating an NC program.
• The exercises Chapters 2 through 4 provide an opportunity to learn how to use
the features and functions of the Turning system.
• Chapter 5 contains more advanced exercises for practicing what you have
learned.
• If you want more information about a particular feature or function, see the
applicable topics in the online Help system. To open the Turn Help, select Help
on the ProCAM menu bar, then select Lathe Help Topics.
Did You Know ...
The Manuals folder on the ProCAM CD contains a complete set of ProCAM
manuals. When you install ProCAM II from the ProCAM CD, the manuals are
copied into the \procad\manuals\ProCAM folder on your PC. These files are in
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) and can be viewed, searched and
printed using the Acrobat Reader. If you do not have the Reader, you can install
it from the ProCAM CD or download it from the Adobe web site.
Punch Getting Started Guide
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This manual is designed to introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Punch system. The
information and exercises in this chapter help you understand the process to generate
toolpaths and NC code.
This manual is a tutorial. It is designed to guide you through the steps to generate an NC
program and introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Punch system.
• The information and exercises in Chapter 1 help you understand the process of creating
an NC program.
• The exercises Chapters 2 through 10 provide an opportunity to learn how to use the
features and functions of the Punch system.
Did You Know ...
If you want more information about a particular feature or function, see the applicable
topics in the online Help system. To open the Punch Help, select Help on the ProCAM
menu bar, then select Punch Topics
This manual is designed to introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Punch system. The
information and exercises in this chapter help you understand the process to generate
toolpaths and NC code.
This manual is a tutorial. It is designed to guide you through the steps to generate an NC
program and introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Punch system.
• The information and exercises in Chapter 1 help you understand the process of creating
an NC program.
• The exercises Chapters 2 through 10 provide an opportunity to learn how to use the
features and functions of the Punch system.
Did You Know ...
If you want more information about a particular feature or function, see the applicable
topics in the online Help system. To open the Punch Help, select Help on the ProCAM
menu bar, then select Punch Topics
ProCAM Installation Guide
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The steps to install ProCAM are listed below. If you are installing ProCAM to run on a network, the
installation directions are provided on the ProCAM CD.
1 Verify that you have the hardware and software required to run ProCAM (page 1-4).
These steps assume that your PC is running a supported version of Windows and your mouse
and video card are functioning correctly in Windows. In addition, make sure all critical
operating system updates and driver updates are installed.
If you are going to run Solids Machining, Access 2000, 2002, 2003 or Access 2000 Runtime
must be installed before running the ProCAM setup program.
2 Start Windows and insert the ProCAM CD in the drive.
After a brief pause, the Setup program should run automatically and the Setup menu should
display. If the menu does not display automatically, select Start on the Taskbar and choose Run.
In the Run dialog box, type d:\setup (or the letter of the CD drive) and click OK. You can also
start the program from Windows Explorer by opening the CD folder and double-clicking
setup.exe.
3 Click the Release Notes button on the Setup menu and read the Release Notes.
This file contains important information you need to know before installing.
4 Click the Win 2000/XP Driver button on the Setup menu to install the license/security key
driver.
Install this driver if you are installing ProCAM for the first time or if you have upgraded the
operating system to 2000 or XP. Without this driver, ProCAM cannot read the key and will run
in Demo mode. If you install the driver, reboot your PC before starting ProCAM.
5 Click the ProCAM II button on the Setup menu and follow the prompts to install the software.
6 Click the applicable buttons on the Setup menu to install supplemental TekSoft and third-party
products that you are licensed to run.
CAUTION! If you install supplemental programs (e.g., ProNest, Verify version 5.1) that you
have not purchased, these programs will not run. If you would like to purchase a license for any
of these programs, contact your TekSoft reseller.
7 Activate your ProCAM license.
ProCAM uses a key (also called a copy protection block or dongle) for licensing and protection
against unauthorized use. A key is a small hardware device that fits on the parallel port or the
USB connector of the PC. The key is programmed for the modules and versions you are licensed
to run and if the key is not attached, ProCAM will run in Demo mode.
The steps to install ProCAM are listed below. If you are installing ProCAM to run on a network, the
installation directions are provided on the ProCAM CD.
1 Verify that you have the hardware and software required to run ProCAM (page 1-4).
These steps assume that your PC is running a supported version of Windows and your mouse
and video card are functioning correctly in Windows. In addition, make sure all critical
operating system updates and driver updates are installed.
If you are going to run Solids Machining, Access 2000, 2002, 2003 or Access 2000 Runtime
must be installed before running the ProCAM setup program.
2 Start Windows and insert the ProCAM CD in the drive.
After a brief pause, the Setup program should run automatically and the Setup menu should
display. If the menu does not display automatically, select Start on the Taskbar and choose Run.
In the Run dialog box, type d:\setup (or the letter of the CD drive) and click OK. You can also
start the program from Windows Explorer by opening the CD folder and double-clicking
setup.exe.
3 Click the Release Notes button on the Setup menu and read the Release Notes.
This file contains important information you need to know before installing.
4 Click the Win 2000/XP Driver button on the Setup menu to install the license/security key
driver.
Install this driver if you are installing ProCAM for the first time or if you have upgraded the
operating system to 2000 or XP. Without this driver, ProCAM cannot read the key and will run
in Demo mode. If you install the driver, reboot your PC before starting ProCAM.
5 Click the ProCAM II button on the Setup menu and follow the prompts to install the software.
6 Click the applicable buttons on the Setup menu to install supplemental TekSoft and third-party
products that you are licensed to run.
CAUTION! If you install supplemental programs (e.g., ProNest, Verify version 5.1) that you
have not purchased, these programs will not run. If you would like to purchase a license for any
of these programs, contact your TekSoft reseller.
7 Activate your ProCAM license.
ProCAM uses a key (also called a copy protection block or dongle) for licensing and protection
against unauthorized use. A key is a small hardware device that fits on the parallel port or the
USB connector of the PC. The key is programmed for the modules and versions you are licensed
to run and if the key is not attached, ProCAM will run in Demo mode.
Laser-Plasma Getting Started Guide
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This manual is designed to introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Laser and Plasma
systems. The information and exercises in this chapter help you understand the process to
generate toolpaths and NC code.
This manual is a tutorial. It is designed to guide you through the steps to generate an NC
program and introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Laser and Plasma systems.
• The information and exercises in Chapter 1 help you understand the process of creating
an NC program.
• The exercises Chapters 2 through 6 provide an opportunity to learn how to use the
features and functions of the Laser and Plasma systems.
Online Help
If you want more information about a particular feature or function, see the applicable
topics in the online Help system. To open the Laser/Plasma Help, select Help on the
ProCAM menu bar, then select Laser/Plasma Topics.
This manual is designed to introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Laser and Plasma
systems. The information and exercises in this chapter help you understand the process to
generate toolpaths and NC code.
This manual is a tutorial. It is designed to guide you through the steps to generate an NC
program and introduce you to the features of the ProCAM Laser and Plasma systems.
• The information and exercises in Chapter 1 help you understand the process of creating
an NC program.
• The exercises Chapters 2 through 6 provide an opportunity to learn how to use the
features and functions of the Laser and Plasma systems.
Online Help
If you want more information about a particular feature or function, see the applicable
topics in the online Help system. To open the Laser/Plasma Help, select Help on the
ProCAM menu bar, then select Laser/Plasma Topics.
2DCAD Getting Started Guide
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ProCAM uses the graphical user interface of Microsoft Windows® to provide an intuitive,
efficient work environment for designing and drafting parts and generating NC code. This
manual assumes you are already comfortable navigating in the Windows graphical
environment.
IMPORTANT! The ProCAM & ProCAM II Installation & Quick-Start Guide explains the
basics of working in ProCAM and the exercises in this manual assume that you have read
this guide and have an understanding of how to use ProCAM.
ProCAM uses the graphical user interface of Microsoft Windows® to provide an intuitive,
efficient work environment for designing and drafting parts and generating NC code. This
manual assumes you are already comfortable navigating in the Windows graphical
environment.
IMPORTANT! The ProCAM & ProCAM II Installation & Quick-Start Guide explains the
basics of working in ProCAM and the exercises in this manual assume that you have read
this guide and have an understanding of how to use ProCAM.
2D Mill User Guide
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This manual is designed to introduce you to the features of the ProCAM 2D Mill system.
The information and exercises in this manual help you understand the process to generate
tool paths and NC code.
This chapter explains the steps to generate an NC program and shows you how to do a
simple cut around the outside of a part.
This manual is a combination tutorial and reference guide. It is designed to guide you
through the steps to generate an NC program and introduce you to the more advanced
features of 2D Mill. We recommend you read the chapters and do the exercises in the order
they are presented.
The information is organized in sections:
• Modifiers
For some commands, there is more than one way for ProCAM to execute the command.
This section lists and briefly explains the options, called modifiers.
• What You Need to Know
This is a reference section and includes concepts, definitions and operational information
for a specific function. This section is included only for those functions that require
further explanation. You should read these sections before attempting the exercises.
• What You'll Learn
This section contains exercises to help you learn ProCAM functions.
This manual is designed to introduce you to the features of the ProCAM 2D Mill system.
The information and exercises in this manual help you understand the process to generate
tool paths and NC code.
This chapter explains the steps to generate an NC program and shows you how to do a
simple cut around the outside of a part.
This manual is a combination tutorial and reference guide. It is designed to guide you
through the steps to generate an NC program and introduce you to the more advanced
features of 2D Mill. We recommend you read the chapters and do the exercises in the order
they are presented.
The information is organized in sections:
• Modifiers
For some commands, there is more than one way for ProCAM to execute the command.
This section lists and briefly explains the options, called modifiers.
• What You Need to Know
This is a reference section and includes concepts, definitions and operational information
for a specific function. This section is included only for those functions that require
further explanation. You should read these sections before attempting the exercises.
• What You'll Learn
This section contains exercises to help you learn ProCAM functions.
ArtCAM Postprocessor Configuration Guide
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If you are new to FeatureCAM, please check out the tutorials (PDF, 4.02 MB).
FeatureCAM, developed by Delcam, is a suite of CAD/CAM software which combines cutting edge technology with ease of use.
FeatureCAM automates machining and minimizes programming times for parts on mills, lathes and wire EDM.
What makes FeatureCAM different?
Feature-Based Technology to Streamline Programming
With FeatureCAM, you:
• Draw or import your part
• Identify part components as features (holes, pockets, surface milling, etc.)
• Click simulation
• You are done! NC Code is generated!
Knowledge-Based Technology to Increase Productivity
FeatureCAM automatically:
• Selects Tools
• Calculates Feeds and Speeds, including Stepovers and Depth of Cut
• Determines Roughing and Finishing Operations
• Generates Toolpaths and NC Code
• You can change any of the automatically selected machining suggestions.
Added Value at No Additional Charge
FeatureCAM includes:
• Shared Network Databases for Tools and Feeds and Speeds
• Post Processor Library with 350+ Posts, with the Ability to
Create Custom Posts or Edit Existing Posts
• Feed Rate Optimization
• Application Programming Interface (API) for Macro
Creation and Program Customizations
• Job Quoting Tools
• Integrated 3D Simulation Package
If you are new to FeatureCAM, please check out the tutorials (PDF, 4.02 MB).
FeatureCAM, developed by Delcam, is a suite of CAD/CAM software which combines cutting edge technology with ease of use.
FeatureCAM automates machining and minimizes programming times for parts on mills, lathes and wire EDM.
What makes FeatureCAM different?
Feature-Based Technology to Streamline Programming
With FeatureCAM, you:
• Draw or import your part
• Identify part components as features (holes, pockets, surface milling, etc.)
• Click simulation
• You are done! NC Code is generated!
Knowledge-Based Technology to Increase Productivity
FeatureCAM automatically:
• Selects Tools
• Calculates Feeds and Speeds, including Stepovers and Depth of Cut
• Determines Roughing and Finishing Operations
• Generates Toolpaths and NC Code
• You can change any of the automatically selected machining suggestions.
Added Value at No Additional Charge
FeatureCAM includes:
• Shared Network Databases for Tools and Feeds and Speeds
• Post Processor Library with 350+ Posts, with the Ability to
Create Custom Posts or Edit Existing Posts
• Feed Rate Optimization
• Application Programming Interface (API) for Macro
Creation and Program Customizations
• Job Quoting Tools
• Integrated 3D Simulation Package
ArtCAM Postprocessor Configuration Guide
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A post processor is a program which converts tool moves
in some standard neutral format into the format required
by a specific machine tool controller.
Examples of output for two different machine tool
controls are shown below. Both files were generated
from the same toolpath within ArtCAM.
A post processor is a program which converts tool moves
in some standard neutral format into the format required
by a specific machine tool controller.
Examples of output for two different machine tool
controls are shown below. Both files were generated
from the same toolpath within ArtCAM.
10/21/2009
:ArtCAM Pro Tools in Delcam
The real size of the required physical model of the model is entered (in the
present units), must enter the Height and the wide one.
It consists with a slid bar of of resolution of the model is to say what finely is
divided. The finished one that you can obtain finally when mechanizing to the
model depends on the fixed resolution.
For example - if you went to prepare a model that has 100mm of wide and put
the resolution to 100 points, the smallest step in the model will be then 1mm. If
you put the resolution to 1000 points, the smallest step will be 0.1mm.
Case out Open – files opens an existing model already.
TheTipo-Escoja archives the required data key in of the list.
ArtCAM Model (* art). It opens archives that contain information associated with
models, even the images in 2D, image of tiff, PCX, GIF, and JPEG. These
formats of the file are used to read images created by other applications.
Guard to – the present disc model cases out Save Salva Archives -.
Case out Information - File of Information - Opens a dialogue that shows the
present dimensions of the image.
He allows to select a rectangular region of the image enclosing it with a rubber
tied the box. The left button of the mouse in a corner of the noticeable region
presses the button and with the held button, it drags the cursor to the opposite
corner. The box can re-classify according to the size when it wants making click
in an edge or corner and dragging mouse. To move the click of the box and to
drag within the box. Once created the noticeable region it can be used for the
Court, Copy and Creates the functions of the example. Selecting the button
again and they will clear the box of the unfolding.
Edit Cut - the Court Reviews - Cortes outside the part at the moment selected
of the image and places go to the paper holder
present units), must enter the Height and the wide one.
It consists with a slid bar of of resolution of the model is to say what finely is
divided. The finished one that you can obtain finally when mechanizing to the
model depends on the fixed resolution.
For example - if you went to prepare a model that has 100mm of wide and put
the resolution to 100 points, the smallest step in the model will be then 1mm. If
you put the resolution to 1000 points, the smallest step will be 0.1mm.
Case out Open – files opens an existing model already.
TheTipo-Escoja archives the required data key in of the list.
ArtCAM Model (* art). It opens archives that contain information associated with
models, even the images in 2D, image of tiff, PCX, GIF, and JPEG. These
formats of the file are used to read images created by other applications.
Guard to – the present disc model cases out Save Salva Archives -.
Case out Information - File of Information - Opens a dialogue that shows the
present dimensions of the image.
He allows to select a rectangular region of the image enclosing it with a rubber
tied the box. The left button of the mouse in a corner of the noticeable region
presses the button and with the held button, it drags the cursor to the opposite
corner. The box can re-classify according to the size when it wants making click
in an edge or corner and dragging mouse. To move the click of the box and to
drag within the box. Once created the noticeable region it can be used for the
Court, Copy and Creates the functions of the example. Selecting the button
again and they will clear the box of the unfolding.
Edit Cut - the Court Reviews - Cortes outside the part at the moment selected
of the image and places go to the paper holder
How to make a 3D puzzle with ArtCam for Education
http://www.cadfamily.com/downinfo/292685.html
ArtCam for Education by Delcam is brilliant for making moulds, picture frames and
engraving 3D photographs into acrylic. Today we are going to learn how to use it to design
and manufacture a 3D puzzle. You will use a colour linking strategy to make this 3D model.
If you are thinking about making this project
you will need the following resources.
· Closed cell polyurethane foam 120 x 100 x
30 mm
· Opaque polystyrene sheet 1 mm thick
· Crystal polystyrene sheet 0.5 mm thick
· 3D Computer Aided Manufacturing
equipment
· Profile cutter
· Paint or permanent markers
ArtCam for Education by Delcam is brilliant for making moulds, picture frames and
engraving 3D photographs into acrylic. Today we are going to learn how to use it to design
and manufacture a 3D puzzle. You will use a colour linking strategy to make this 3D model.
If you are thinking about making this project
you will need the following resources.
· Closed cell polyurethane foam 120 x 100 x
30 mm
· Opaque polystyrene sheet 1 mm thick
· Crystal polystyrene sheet 0.5 mm thick
· 3D Computer Aided Manufacturing
equipment
· Profile cutter
· Paint or permanent markers
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition
http://www.cadfamily.com/downinfo/292684.html
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition is ideal for designers and
manufacturers of all jewellery, whether it is bespoke or massproduced.
It allows you to achieve improved productivity and quality
levels, whilst significantly reducing lead times. With its powerful and
intuitive modelling tools, you have the freedom to create artistic and
elegant designs. These designs can be sent directly to your CNC or
rapid prototyping machine to produce castings, findings or finished
items of jewellery, whether gem-set or not, with a superior finish.
The Jewellery Edition module is available to all users of ArtCAM Pro
5.510 and above. Previous versions of ArtCAM Pro do not support the
Jewellery Edition module.
What Jewellery Can I Create?
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition can be used to produce any kind of
jewellery, but it is particularly useful for the design and manufacture
of rings. If you are not familiar with the design and creation of rings,
this item of jewellery frequently comprises of two parts: a Shank and a
Head. ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition is structured to allow you to
create these parts separately, and then merge them together if
necessary.
A Shank is the part of the ring, which encircles the finger. Shoulders
join the Shank with the Head of the ring, and these may be set with
smaller gemstones which complement the main gemstone(s) in the
ring’s Head.
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition is ideal for designers and
manufacturers of all jewellery, whether it is bespoke or massproduced.
It allows you to achieve improved productivity and quality
levels, whilst significantly reducing lead times. With its powerful and
intuitive modelling tools, you have the freedom to create artistic and
elegant designs. These designs can be sent directly to your CNC or
rapid prototyping machine to produce castings, findings or finished
items of jewellery, whether gem-set or not, with a superior finish.
The Jewellery Edition module is available to all users of ArtCAM Pro
5.510 and above. Previous versions of ArtCAM Pro do not support the
Jewellery Edition module.
What Jewellery Can I Create?
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition can be used to produce any kind of
jewellery, but it is particularly useful for the design and manufacture
of rings. If you are not familiar with the design and creation of rings,
this item of jewellery frequently comprises of two parts: a Shank and a
Head. ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition is structured to allow you to
create these parts separately, and then merge them together if
necessary.
A Shank is the part of the ring, which encircles the finger. Shoulders
join the Shank with the Head of the ring, and these may be set with
smaller gemstones which complement the main gemstone(s) in the
ring’s Head.
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition User Guide by Delcam
http://www.cadfamily.com/downinfo/292683.html
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition is ideal for designers and
manufacturers of all jewellery, whether it is bespoke or massproduced.
It allows you to achieve improved productivity and quality
levels, whilst significantly reducing lead times. With its powerful and
intuitive modelling tools, you have the freedom to create artistic and
elegant designs. These designs can be sent directly to your CNC or
rapid prototyping machine to produce castings, findings or finished
items of jewellery, whether gem-set or not, with a superior finish.
The Jewellery Edition module is available to all users of ArtCAM Pro
5.510 and above. Previous versions of ArtCAM Pro do not support the
Jewellery Edition module.
What Jewellery Can I Create?
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition can be used to produce any kind of
jewellery, but it is particularly useful for the design and manufacture
of rings. If you are not familiar with the design and creation of rings,
this item of jewellery frequently comprises of two parts: a Shank and a
Head. ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition is structured to allow you to
create these parts separately, and then merge them together if
necessary.
A Shank is the part of the ring, which encircles the finger. Shoulders
join the Shank with the Head of the ring, and these may be set with
smaller gemstones which complement the main gemstone(s) in the
ring’s Head.
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition is ideal for designers and
manufacturers of all jewellery, whether it is bespoke or massproduced.
It allows you to achieve improved productivity and quality
levels, whilst significantly reducing lead times. With its powerful and
intuitive modelling tools, you have the freedom to create artistic and
elegant designs. These designs can be sent directly to your CNC or
rapid prototyping machine to produce castings, findings or finished
items of jewellery, whether gem-set or not, with a superior finish.
The Jewellery Edition module is available to all users of ArtCAM Pro
5.510 and above. Previous versions of ArtCAM Pro do not support the
Jewellery Edition module.
What Jewellery Can I Create?
ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition can be used to produce any kind of
jewellery, but it is particularly useful for the design and manufacture
of rings. If you are not familiar with the design and creation of rings,
this item of jewellery frequently comprises of two parts: a Shank and a
Head. ArtCAM Pro Jewellery Edition is structured to allow you to
create these parts separately, and then merge them together if
necessary.
A Shank is the part of the ring, which encircles the finger. Shoulders
join the Shank with the Head of the ring, and these may be set with
smaller gemstones which complement the main gemstone(s) in the
ring’s Head.
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