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SURFCAM CAD/CAM for Automotive Manufacturing

The automotive industry is in a state of flux and has been greatly affected by globalization, economic factors and ever-changing lifestyle choices. Consumers worldwide have more vehicle choices than ever, putting pressure on vehicle manufacturers to deliver quality automobiles as efficiently as possible.

While Cad/Cam software may not affect a consumer’s choice between a sedan or a SUV, the effect of a highly cost-efficient Cad/Cam solution can greatly increase production productivity, quality and speed to market. Surfware’s SURFCAM Cad/Cam software Powered by TrueMill® is the indisputable leader in providing cost-effective automotive industry solutions that increase quality, and double or in some cases triple production productivity.

SURFCAM with TrueMill option is ideal for “lean” manufacturing solutions, allowing automotive industry manufacturers to improve the accuracy and efficiency of production and assembly line processes and optimize the use of parts and labor. The innovation and efficiency required by the automotive industry is achieved by the innovation, time-savings and cost-savings made possible by SURFCAM.

Among other features, SURFCAM offers: 5-Axis Porting, TrueMill® High Speed Milling, and Advanced Finishing.

5-Axis Porting

automotive 5-axis porting
Courtesy of m2 Race Systems

Machine into seemingly impossible ports with SURFCAM 5-Axis CAD/CAM. Advanced Vector control to prevent the cutter shaft from touching the port sidewals.

SURFCAM certified dealers are the most highly experienced in the industry at implementing and training 5-Axis CAD/CAM programming. You won't be buying a software that can just verify 5-Axis motion. You will see the reality of machining quality 5-Axis parts.

American Machinist on 5-Axis SURFCAM CAD/CAM (article)

TrueMill® For 2.5-Axis Parts

TrueMill is a patented toolpath engine that has redefined high speed machining. It is the only toolpath that intelligently manages tool load resulting in huge reductions in cycle times and longer cutter life.

"I have been in manufacturing for 35 years and this is the fastest way to remove metal without putting unneccesary strain on the machine." - Charlie Sporck, Sun Coast Converters, Inc.

Check out why "TrueMill turns Chatter into Butter!" (case study)

truemill 2.5 axis parts
Courtesy of Sun Coast Converters, Inc.

TrueMill® For Complex 3D Parts

complex 3d parts
Courtesy of CR Coachworks

For complex 3D surface models, TrueMill maximizes the material removal rate and also provides an optimally pre-finished part.

TrueMill roughed models can be finished with a more consistent chip load because it leaves even amounts of stock on all faces.

Details on TrueMill high speed roughing.

Advanced Finishing

Complete suite of CAD/CAM finishing options including 3D Offset, ZFinish, Steep Shallow, Flat Surface, and more.

SURFCAM CAD/CAM has advanced surface finishing operations will ensure that the complex blends and variable fillets will be machined to design intent.

auto advanced finishing
Courtesy of CR Coachworks

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