SURFCAM V5 Released
SURFCAM V5 has been released to the public. This exciting release includes many new features, added functionality, and improvements
in the lathe package and 2- through 5-axis programming. Following are a few of the new features:
Roughing Multi-Pass routines
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5-Axis Swarf
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5-Axis Swarf (Multi-Pass enabled)
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Plunge programming
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4-Axis Cut
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4-Axis Cut (Plunge Roughing enabled)
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Morph pocketing toolpaths
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4-Axis Swarf
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4-Axis Swarf (Morph Pocket enabled)
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New depth cut strategies
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5-Axis Cut
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5-Axis Cut (Depth Cuts enabled)
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Automatic surface extensions
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5-Axis Cut
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5-Axis Cut (Extend/Trim functions enabled)
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New 3-axis Z-Finish routines
Multiple Tool Rest Machining toolpaths
Viewable C-view planes for enhanced visualization
Selectable operations in the Operations Manager for posting
Set Axis/C-view gnome representation
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Rotational x-axis
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Rotational y-axis
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Updated Lathe package
SURFCAM Backup Utility
TrueMill Calculator (see below article and tech tip)
In addition to these new features, enhancements have also been implemented into the patented TrueMill® toolpath
including an updated slicer for better quality toolpaths, faster toolpath calculation time, intelligent
pocket ordering that dramatically reduces overall rapid moves, the ability to turn off the "open pocket"
cutting for 3-axis cuts, "depth first" cutting to allow for more efficient tool motion, and pilot hole
support for TrueMill operations. To learn more about SURFCAM V5,
contact your local dealer or
download the SURFCAM V5 What's New document.
The TrueMill Calculator
Have you ever wondered if it is possible to achieve greater machining productivity out of your existing CNC machines in your
shop? Does it seem that every time you need to cut a part you are pressured for time and need more speed to get the job done? Do
you wish you could achieve more life out of your machines and tooling?
You can reduce your cycle times, increase machine and cutting
tool life and achieve higher material removal rates with a patented toolpath called "TrueMill."
TrueMill is a quantum leap in CAM toolpath technology. A TrueMill toolpath controls the tool’s engagement in the material being cut
to maximize the material removal rate (MMR). TrueMill allows a cut that is both faster and deeper than any other 2 and 3 axis roughing
toolpath on the market today. TrueMill's effectiveness and speed is especially evident in difficult or exotic materials such as titanium,
inconel and hard steels.
SURFCAM V5 now comes equipped with the TrueMill Calculator. This easy-to-use calculator was created for end-users to obtain the most optimum
parameters and the highest material removal rates with TrueMill. The calculator comes loaded with recommended parameters for a variety of
materials. These parameters, which can be switched to either metric or inch according to the user's preference, can be altered and saved for
reuse. The suggested parameters in the calculator are intended for TrueMill Certified Tools only.
The TrueMill Calculator can be loaded from either the Start Menu or SURFCAM V5 with the TrueMill Option. If you do not have SURFCAM V5 and would like to try it
and/or the TrueMill Calculator, please click here to register and download the FREE
SURFCAM V5 Student/Demo Learning Version.