Edgecam 2010 R1 Whats New in Edgecam 2010 R1? New Thread Mill Cycle: Utilising Edgecam’s proven helical technology,

2010 R1 introduces a new and more powerful Thread Milling Cycle. The cycle can be used to machine wireframe and solid (associative) geometry, and offers support for helical arcs, canned cycles and integrated cutter radius compensation, as well as simplified lead moves. Open Mill Feature: Automatic Feature Recognition has been extended to offer a new Open Mill Feature. The new Feature extends the capability for Solid Machinist users to effortlessly machine flat, open sided features which may contain both tapered walls and fillets. Moreover, Open Mill Features strengthens Edgecams automation capability by being fully compatible with Strategy Manager. Rough Grooving: The Rough Grooving cycle has been further

enhanced by now offering a new ‘peck across’ option. The new feature is designed to improve material removal rate and prolong tool life, ultimately helping reduce on-going costs of manufacture. The Castellation option has been enhanced by now offering a variable feedrate option. The overall cycle time of the Rough Grooving command can now be optimised by using the new ‘Approach’ options. Finish Turning: Following developments in Rough Turning in recent

releases, the ‘Use Current Stock’ option has been added to the Finish Turn cycle. The function enables you to automatically restrict the toolpath to only those regions that have stock. This significantly reduces the need for manual intervention and allows a user to develop tool paths more efficiently. Machining either side of the Spindle Centreline: 2010 R1 has extended support for lathes capable of turning either side of the spindle centreline. As well as automatically creating Turn Features in both the X-ve and X+ve zones, the toolchange command now offers a new ‘Centreline Side’ option. Having detected spindle direction, Edgecam will automatically choose the correct side of the spindle centreline. Plunge Roughing - Now using current stock: The last release of

Edgecam saw the introduction of 'In Process' stock in the milling environment, in the Roughing cycle. In Edgecam 2010 R1 this functionality has been extended to the Plunge Roughing cycle. The remaining stock volume is now automatically detected by the cycle thus promoting a more efficient toolpath and decreasing cycle time. Code Wizard: A new template has been added to the code wizard library based on the very popular Siemens 840 Mill. Based on factory proven techniques, the template is supplied complete with configured post processor and allows a user to create a Siemens Control post processor a lot quicker Windows 7: Edgecam 2010 R1 has been thoroughly tested for compatibility with Windows 7, the next generation of the Windows operating system. New Turning Operations: Edgecam 2010 R1 introduces four new turning operations: Rough Grooving, Finish Grooving, Straight Turning and Parting Off.The operations have a graphical user interface,

specifically designed to improve usability. On selecting a modifier, an image or video explains the meaning of this parameter. Embedded help provides instant access to further information without the need to open an additional window. Furthermore, all Milling and Turning Operations have been enhanced with “Use Current Tool’ option. Part Modeler Drawing Enhancements: The new Create Fixture Assembly option in Part Modeler allows you to mark a solid as a fixture. Fixtures can be made up of several different solids and the new option allows you to group individual components into a single fixture. When dealing with Detail Drawings, Part modeler now offers ‘Detail View’ which provides a scaled up balloon view of a model. The new ‘feature annotation’ command enables users to extract design data from the model and apply them automatically to the drawing. Dimensioning can now be dynamically created and will also support hidden details.

Manufacturing Technologies Group, Inc. Manufacturing Centered, Technology Driven. Since 1993 Manufacturing Technologies Group Inc. (Mfg. Tech) has met the challenges of the ever evolving manufacturing world. Today we are a Premier Manufacturing Solutions Provider, offering a comprehensive range of software packages and personalized solutions & services that transcend the standard. By assigning each customer to an Acct. Management Team, Mfg. Tech is able to carefully examine your companies goals and challenges, develop a plan for implementing our solutions, & stay committed to our partnership long after the initial sale. As a driving force behind the Model to Metal Initiative, Mfg. Tech will help you integrate the latest state of the Art Manufacturing Technologies to get your designs to the shop and in production faster, improving customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and profitability. Our promise to you is to uphold this as our standard and to always remain Manufacturing Centered, Technology Driven.

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Ben Black: bblack@mfgtech.com or 815.978.0351.

Software Maintenance Agreement

Edgecam 2009 R2. The Best Just Got Better. The Edgecam Software Maintenance Agreement provides subscription coverage for a 12-month period. Customers can expect the following benefits:

Automatic receipt of all major Edgecam software releases during the subscription period. There are 2 major Edgecam software releases per year. At each major software release, a DVD is shipped to each customer at no additional charge.

Compatibility with the CAD systems Edgecam supports – Autodesk Inventor, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Unigraphics, Pro/ENGINEER and CATIA, STEP, native Parasolid and ACIS solids, and DXF, DWG & IGES formats.

Access to the customer support area from the Edgecam website. This area offers free access to shareware, Code Wizard files, RS-232 communications. Customers may also download any service packs for the latest software version. (See inside fold for more details).

How is Edgecam SMA rate calculated? (March 2009 - Edgecam no longer offers 2nd Seat Discounts)

Edgecam SMA is 17% of the total seat value of the Edgecam software on the customer license. The current software list price is used for calculations.

We are happy to provide a breakdown of your company’s Edgecam software upon request.

Does the SMA revenue really fund software development? Yes. Planit, the Edgecam developers, reinvest subscription revenues toward product

development. Planit is one of the largest suppliers of CAD/ CAM solutions in the global manufacturing arena. This investment has resulted in substantial development, summarized below.

What determines maintenance costs, and what does it fund?

Maintenance costs are based on the real costs of doing business that allow Planit to invest in product research and development. It is essential to hire talented people to develop new functionality and provide high quality technical support.

How can I minimize the annual SMA cost?

Make sure that you are effectively using all the items on your software license. Sometimes customers will purchase a software module, expecting to use it at some point in the future, but haven’t begun to utilize it yet. We are happy to conduct a software review with you to make sure that your company has the right software package for your current workload, and that you’re

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Yearly Technical Contract (MFG-TC Add On Support)

Edgec am Te l ephone Hotline. Gives Edgecam users direct contact with our experienced and knowledgeable

engineers who understand today's manufacturing requirements.

Edgecam E-Support. Submit your tech questions directly to t e c h n i c a l@m f g t e c h . c om . Access to our Post Processing

Library containing over 1500 posts ready to use* simply by emailing your reseller directly with specifications.

* Modifications made to posts are not included in the MFG-TC Add On Support contract & are billed separately. The MFG-TC is optional, if you opt out support charges will be billed at $105/hr.

Software Training. Our training courses ensure that companies and their staff can fully utilize the features

within the software. Training not only helps staff to understand the new software for carrying out their work, but also presents ways to enhance current workflow.

Business Consultancy. We are able to provide an objective, unbiased perspective to address the needs of

companies. We offer process improvement and enhancements that deliver maximum return on investment (ROI).

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