EdgeCAM_Production_Machining.pdf

EdgeCAM¨ is one of the worlds leading manufacturing

systems and is the perfect solution for your

Production Machining needs.

COMPUTER AIDED

MANUFACTURING

Despite advances in control technology,

manually programming a modern CNC

machine tool can be a slow, inefficient and

potentially inaccurate process. This is

especially true where the finished component

contains sculptured free form geometry, complex

prismatic features or a combination of both.

EdgeCAM is loaded with valuable, productivity

enhancing features:

• EdgeCAM Solid Machinist is established as

the worlds leading solids based CAM

solution. Native CAD parts from

SolidWorks ® , Autodesk Inventor ® , Pro-

ENGINEER ® , Pro-DESKTOP ® , Solid Edge ®

and other Parasolid ® based CAD systems

can be loaded into EdgeCAM. Toolpaths

generated in EdgeCAM remain associative

to the originating CAD throughout the

manufacturing process

• EdgeCAM also accepts files in the

following formats: IGES, DXF, VDA,

Parasolid, ACIS, native CATIA and

AUTOCAD

• EdgeCAM offers 2D and 3D solid CAD

functionality to design components from

concept to completion, or to modify

imported CAD files

• EdgeCAM Code Wizard produces NC code

for any type of CNC machine tool

EdgeCAM does much more than generate

NC code. Using the features and functions

of the Productivity Toolbox, EdgeCAM

develops machining strategies that optimise

toolpaths, eliminate unnecessary air cutting,

maximise tool life, reduce programming time

and increase overall productivity.

Using a Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

system to program CNC machine tools can

reduce manufacturing lead times, eliminate the

risk of programming errors and dramatically

improve overall productivity.

How Does CAM Work?

A CAM system generates NC code based on a

Computer Aided Design (CAD) model of the

finished part. The CAD model can be created

using the design function of the CAM system,

or it can be imported from another CAD

system. Whichever method is used the CAM

system displays a graphical representation of

the part for which the NC code is being

generated.

An effective CAM system will provide a

complete machining strategy for a component,

or a 'family' of similar components, including

material and tooling information together with

appropriate speeds and feeds. It should also be

capable of producing the NC code for any type

of CNC machine tool.

Why Use EdgeCAM?

EdgeCAM is a simple to use, native Windows

based CAM system specifically designed for

the busy production machining environment.

Pathtrace Engineering Systems, the developers

of EdgeCAM, has over 20 years of experience

gained by working with over 18,000

manufacturing companies around the world.

the standard in intelligent solids based manufacturing

PRODUCTION MACHINING

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PRODUCTION MILLING

EdgeCAM provides the production machine

shop with a wide range of flexible milling

cycles. Machining efficiency is maximised on

simple and complex prismatic parts as well

as those incorporating sculptured surface

geometry.

EdgeCAM's roughing cycle also incorporates

Rest Roughing, whereby a subsequent

roughing strategy can be defined with a

smaller tool, only removing material left

behind by the preceding larger tool. The rest

roughing stock is automatically defined by

the initial roughing cycle. This means that air

cutting is eliminated and allows flexibility

when choosing the rest roughing tool type.

Flatland Finishing allows flat areas at all

levels of the part to be detected

automatically and finish machined, usually

with a flat bottomed cutter.

Prismatic Profiling

EdgeCAM's prismatic machining is 'best in

class' functionality. A comprehensive range

of 2D machining cycles are available,

including: Concentric and Lace Area Clear,

Profiling, Slotting, Face Milling, Text Milling,

Drilling, Tapping and Boring.

A Complete Solution

With EdgeCAM you get prismatic machining

combined with powerful 3D solid and surface

machining strategies, all in one solution.

Finishing Cycles

Finish milling cycles can be controlled by

step over, cusp height and depth of cut

increment. Consistent surface finishes can

be achieved whilst machining times are

optimised.

Intelligent Roughing

EdgeCAM's advanced roughing cycle will

generate the optimum strategy to rough

machine a component with bosses, open and

closed pockets and open profiles in one easy

to use cycle. A laced or concentric strategy

can be implemented with bottom to top

intermediate slicing between levels.

Pencil and Rest Finishing cycles are used to

clean up material remaining from a previous

finishing cycle which implemented a larger

tool. Pencil Finishing executes this as a

single pass along internal edges and

intersections, whilst Rest Finishing consists

of a series of passes and is typically used to

finish machine internal radii.

This intelligent cycle will automatically apply

the most efficient lead-in method for each

region and will create trochoidal moves to

avoid full width cuts.

Productivity Enhancing Features

EdgeCAM incorporates a range of features

designed to reduce programming and

machine cycle time.

• Canned cycles

• Subroutines

• Tool and material database gives automatic

speed and feed calculation

• Merging of toolpaths from different

components to make a single machining

sequence, ideal for loading different parts

on the machine tool table

• Machining sequences and toolpaths can be

rationalised by tool, index position or

datum to produce an optimal program.

Multi-Axis and Multi-Plane

Machining

EdgeCAM has full support for multi-axis

milling, including 4 axis rotary machining,

3 axis machining plus 2 axis simultaneous

indexing and 5 axis machining for trimming,

and de-flashing of single surfaces.

When machining multi-faced parts, or

multiple parts mounted on a tombstone

fixture, EdgeCAM can easily position to any

face to allow full use of both prismatic and

surface machining cycles.

the standard in intelligent solids based manufacturing

PRODUCTION TURNING

Turning functionality in EdgeCAM enables

production machine shops to produce NC

code for a wide range of machines from

basic 2 axis through to highly sophisticated

multi-turret, multi axis centres with driven

tooling. Ease of use and an understanding

that cycle times are critical, especially on

multi-configuration mill/turn machines,

underpin the development of EdgeCAM's

turning functionality.

Turning

EdgeCAM produces advanced rough and

finish turning cycles, together with support

for facing, boring and drilling in either canned

cycle or longhand format.

Grooving Cycles

External, Internal and Face Grooving are all

simple tasks with EdgeCAM. The inclusion

of Side Grooving cycles enable the

programmer to produce sophisticated

machining strategies taking advantage of

advanced tooling design.

Threading

Taper, single and multi-start threads are

easily programmed supporting canned cycle

or longhand input.

the machine configuration and control over

spindle docking and bar feed functionality are

all included and can be visualised with the

side by side sequence browser and process

time line.

4 Axis Turning

Machines with twin turrets are easily

programmed and synchronised for maximum

efficiency. Optimum use of one upper and

one lower turret is achieved by defining

priorities and making use of the sequence

browser and time line.

Sub-Spindle

EdgeCAM provides full support for turning

centres with sub-spindles. Easy set up of

C and Y Axis Mill/Turn

Utilising the complete range of machining

commands, EdgeCAM allows driven tooling

to be programmed for machining on the face

or the diameter of a component. Switching

between the Y axis and the C axis modes is

a single click process.

B Axis

A 'one hit' manufacturing solution is provided

with EdgeCAM's B axis functionality. The

ability to programme milled features at any B

axis orientation exists for both the main and

sub spindles.

THE COMPLETE SOLUTION

EdgeCAM Solid Machinist

With EdgeCAM Solid Machinist the

production engineer has significantly more

opportunity for automation and efficiency.

Native CAD files from SolidWorks, Autodesk

Inventor, Pro/Engineer, together with Solid

Edge and other Parasolid based systems,

can be loaded into EdgeCAM.

True CAD Integration

There is no filtering or translation of data

when loading solid CAD models into EdgeCAM.

True data integrity is achieved. EdgeCAM

sees the part as the designer intended.

Intelligent

The result of EdgeCAM's true integration with

CAD is that more of the models' inherent

intelligence can be used to generate

machining strategies. EdgeCAM Solid

Machinist uses automatic feature recognition

to locate machineable features.

Associative

EdgeCAM Solid Machinist will detect and

notify the user when a model or part is

changed. Dimensional and topological

modifications are reported and EdgeCAM

automatically recalculates the machining

strategy and NC code accordingly.

Complex Shapes

EdgeCAM provides a complete solution for

generating quality toolpaths for both

prismatic parts and those of a more complex

nature containing free flowing forms.

EdgeCAM surface machining strategies can

be applied to both surface and solid CAD

models, and generate efficient, reliable

toolpaths optimised for high speed

machining.

EdgeCAM Strategy Manager

Combining the feature based approach of

EdgeCAM Solid Machinist with the

knowledge and

experience of skilled

engineers, EdgeCAM

Strategy Manager

ensures machining

methods are kept

consistent by

utilising best

practice procedures.

At the core of

EdgeCAM Strategy

Manager is an easy

to use, graphical

flow charting tool for

building flexible

machining

strategies.

Start

Set Peck Depth

DeepHole

WideHole

PreDrill

Drill

End

the standard in intelligent solids based manufacturing

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLBOX

Shop Floor Data Management

EdgeCAM Job Manager allows the user to

store valuable information relating to a

particular machining job, including: NC File

number; tooling list; graphical illustrations of

machine set-ups; job status and customer

details, in HTML format for posting to the

company intranet, extranet or internet.

EdgeCAM Code Wizard

Most production machine shops employ a

variety of machine tools with different NC code

requirements.

Automation and Customisation -

Machining a Family of Parts

When machining a family of parts, it is often

more convenient to produce a standard model

and to input dimensional details from a

spreadsheet or a list of variables. EdgeCAM is

capable of importing data directly from a

spreadsheet or variable list and using this data

to make instant changes to the model and the

machining strategy.

Using a simple Windows based process,

EdgeCAM Code Wizard creates instant code

generators that allow NC code to be produced

for any machine

tool. EdgeCAM

Code Wizard

contains templates

for all the common

CNC systems and is

logically sectioned

into questions and

prompts designed to

quickly and easily

guide the operator

through the creation

of code generators.

EdgeCAM Simulator

EdgeCAM graphically simulates machining

operations to dramatically reduce the possibility

of costly tool, machine or part damage. Prove

out your EdgeCAM programs off-line and

reduce job set-up times. EdgeCAM will allow

you to move into production faster and

increase productivity.

Metallic rendering adds a new dimension to

EdgeCAM's machining simulation with ultra

realistic results allowing close examination of

surface finish before committing to actual

machining.

ToolStore - Graphical Tool

Database

The EdgeCAM ToolStore is a user definable

tooling database. Tools can be added,

removed, edited and selected for use within

EdgeCAM. Graphics representing form tools

and holders can be assigned to tools in the

ToolStore. The tool and holder graphics can

then be displayed during machining simulation

and can be used to check for collision against

the work piece or fixtures.

Communications Wizard

Establishing RS232

communications between the

PC and machine tool can be

difficult and time-consuming.

EdgeCAM Comms Wizard

simplifies this task by

automatically detecting the

"hand shaking" protocol and

setting the system parameters

accordingly. Online help

includes the cabling

configurations for the most

popular controls.

The EdgeCAM ToolStore is the foundation

upon which the Job Manager, Toolkit Assistant

and Technology Assistant are built and all

applications are tightly integrated. Single or

multiple ToolStore databases can be developed

depending on requirements. Access to the

ToolStore can be on a copy per PC basis or

shared via a network.

An additional option, Remote

Communication, allows the

machine operator to send and

receive directly from the

machine tool without leaving

the shop floor.

the standard in intelligent solids based manufacturing

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