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What’s New in SolidCAM 2019
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2.5D Milling
What’s New in SolidCAM 2019
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Multi-Depth Drilling
• Full control of Drilling operations at every depth• Very useful for deep holes and drilling through cross holes
Full control of Drilling operations at every depthVery useful for deep holes and drilling through cross holes
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Multi-Depth Drill - Spin Direction
• Full control of your drill spin direction• Very useful when retracting from deep holes
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Multi-Depth Drill - Spin and Feed Rate
• Full control of your drill spin and feed rate at every segment
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Multi-Depth Drill - Peck Data
• Full Peck control of your drill, including gradual step down
• Release distance of the Peck can be:• Full retract• Segment start level• User-defined Peck clearance level• User-defined Peck safety distance, giving
you full control over what distance to continue the drilling
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Face Mill - Updated Stock Based Boundary
• Face Milling geometry can now be based on the actual Updated Stock boundary• Guarantees full coverage of the stock face at any stage of machining
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Face Mill New Depth Option - Top of Target
• Face Milling depth can now be defined as the top of Target model• Eliminates the need to pick the depth
in most Face Milling operations
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Ignore Chamfered Edges in Chamfer Recognition
• Chamfer Recognition can now ignore chamfers already existing at the edges of floors and/or the edges of angled walls
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Lower Level in Chamfer Recognition
• Chamfer Recognition can now be limited to a lower level allowing you to work with shorter tools
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Multi-tool in Pocket Operation
• Pocket operations support Multi-tool functionality, allowing you to program several tools within one operation• Easily define Depth, Wall and Floor finishing, per tool• Easily switch between each tool’s setting by clicking corresponding tool number in
flyout window
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Improved Part Synchronization with Smart Face Geometry
• Geometries created using Smart Face will now give you a more precise synchronization• Elements added to or deleted from the shape of the face are recognized• Bosses added to or deleted from the face are also recognized
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Drag & Drop - Capturing Geometry Filters
• Geometry filters, used in defining a geometry, can now be saved and used in Drag & Drop templates
• Very useful in Face, Pocket Recognition, Drill Recognition and Drill operations
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iMachining
What’s New in SolidCAM 2019
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iMachining Feature Recognition
iMachining 2D now makes the definition of your geometry simpler with its new Feature Recognition Technology
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Feature Recognition by Faces
Geometry Definition Modes
There are now several, simple ways to define your machining geometry• To start, select the Mode in which you want to work
Outside Feature Recognition
Feature Recognition by Chains
Chains w/o Feature Recognition
• New Recognition Modes can detect and define the machinable features based on your selections, in combination with the Stock and Target model data
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Feature Recognition by Faces
• Pick the faces you want to machine (the faces can be at different levels)• Entire pocket features and their depths are automatically recognized
Smart Face builds chain geometries
Machining regions are generated and displayed for visual feedback
Upper level and Pocket depth are displayed for each region
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Feature Recognition by Chains
• Use SolidCAM’s chaining method that consists of closed and/or open chains• Machinable areas are recognized by chains, in combination with solid model data• Perfect for features that do not have a floor face for selection
Through pockets Side milling profiles
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Outside Feature Recognition
• Choose this mode when you want to machine the entire outside shape of the part• Machinable surrounding stock is recognized and levels are defined accordingly
Outside shape of Target Levels detection
Stock material
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Chains without Feature Recognition
• You can also still use SolidCAM’s standard chaining method• Does not provide iMachining’s Recognition + Protection functionality
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• In addition to its Machinable Feature Recognition, iMachining includes:• Stock protection and Extension options• Target protection and Fixture collision protection
Recognition + Protection
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Machinable Feature Recognition Preview
• Preview is also shown from the CAM Manager
• iMachining generates and displays a preview of the machining regions and their levels• Preview is displayed and dynamically updated on operation editing• Preview can be disabled in the operation
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• New Geometry default settings associated with Feature Recognition Technology
• Choose your preferred Default Geometry Mode• Choose how the Geometry Preview is displayed:
• 3D Solid• 2D Wireframe• Off
Default Geometry Settings
3D Solid 2D Wireframe
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• Two types of pocket to stock extension:• Closest Point (system default)• Tangent
Extend Semi-open Pocket to Stock
Tangent Closest Point
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• Choose your preferred Default Extension:• Closest Point or Tangent
• Switch to tangent for simple geometries• Pocket with single opening and closed islands
Extend Semi-open Pocket to Stock - CAM Settings
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iMachining 3D - STL Holder Support
• iMachining 3D can now use STL holders for collision protection
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iMachining 3D - Limit depth to one ACP
• iMachining 3D option to limit the Step-up depth to at least 1.0 ACP• Helps avoid vibrations otherwise caused by possible situations of instability• Allows you to match a more suitable tool with the remaining depth to be machined
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Simultaneous 5X
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MultiAxis Constant Stepover Machining – New Operation
• This new strategy enables machining of complex 3D Shapes (Solid Model & Surface Groups) with a toolpath that has constant stepover & undercut areas.
• Provides powerful complementary functionalities for Generic 5 Axis Machining & HSS Modules.
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MultiAxis Constant Stepover Machining – New Operation
HSM – 3D Constant Step Over Toolpath
Turbo HSM – 3D Constant Step Over Toolpath
Multi Axis Constant Step Over 3 Axis
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MultiAxis Constant Stepover Machining – New Operation
Multi Axis Constant Step Over 3 Axis
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Multi Axis Constant Step Over 5 Axis
MultiAxis Constant Stepover Machining – New Operation
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New Circle tools support in HSS & Sim5X
What’s New in SolidCAM 2019
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SIM 5X – NEW TOOLS SUPPORT
• SolidCAM 2019 now supports all types of Circle End Mills.• The following Circle End Mills are now supported: Oval Form , Taper Form , Barrel
Shape & Lens Shape.• Circle End Mills are supported for SIM 5X (Generic) & HSS.
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SIM 5X – NEW TOOLS SUPPORT
• Circle Segment End Mills are a new class of high performance tools which allow for machining with a larger tool path distance (Step Over) during pre-finishing and finishing operations.
• These Barrel-Shape, Oval Form, Taper Form and Lens-Shape End Mills offer entirely new possibilities in mold making, tire molds, turbine blades, impellor blades, and blisk applications.
Machining Time = 5 Mins
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Simulation
What’s New in SolidCAM 2019
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SolidCAM Simulator: Flyout Window Display
• Flyout Window (default display)• SolidCAM Simulator is displayed
in a separate window• Simulation can be kept open and
running while actively working in SolidCAM
• Perfect for users who have a multiple-monitor workstation
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SolidCAM Simulator: Integrated Display
• Integrated Simulator• Displays the SolidCAM Simulator in
the SolidWorks Graphics Area• Simulation overlays the CAD model• All features of the Simulator can be
used, while you are actively working in SolidCAM
• Simulation state is remembered when toggling between Integrated and Flyout Window Displays
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SolidCAM Simulator: Mini-Me Mode
• Mini-Me mode provides an alternative display option when using the Integrated Simulator• Displays a small scalable version of the simulation
in the SolidWorks Graphics Area that is separate from the CAD model
• Can be moved to any location of your choosing
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Major Performance Increase
• The new SolidCAM Simulator vs. Host CAD (time-speed tested):• Automatically uses multi-core at every
stage of simulation processing • Solid Verification is 200 - 300% faster• Wireframe is 400% faster
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SolidCAM Simulator GUI Features
• Combines many of the features existing in current SolidCAM Simulation modes, plus much more…
Enhanced Solid Verification
Forward/Reverse playback with speed slider
Operations timeline
View Cube
Simulator menu
Status bar
Record Mode
Rest material visualizer
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• Option to dynamically compare the target to the machined stock during simulation• View the rest material according to specified sets of colors and tolerances
Rest Material Visualization
• Control panel enables you to:• Turn off/on visualization • Change visualization colors• Modify tolerances
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Tool Path Visualization
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Tool Path Visualization
• Follow the Tool – tool path appears on the screen, behind the tool, as it moves through the operation (entire tool path is otherwise displayed)
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Tool Path Visualization
• Include previous Operations – displays the tool path of previous operations while the current operation is running
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Solid Verification
• Solid Verification option toggles on/off machining of the Stock during simulation playback
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Solid Verification – Record Mode
• Records each tool path step to enable forwards and backwards solid verification• You can now jump to any point in the
tool path using jump-to features• May slow down initial simulation but
speeds up replaying of tool path
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Solid Verification
• Multi-color Stock – Machined surfaces of the Stock are colorized according to the tool colors (otherwise displayed as a single color)
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Solid Verification
• Reset – Clears the graphics window of all simulated operations up to the current one and restarts playback at the beginning of the current operation
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Solid Model Visualization
• During simulation, toggle on/off…• Stock solid model• Target solid model• Rest material comparison• 3D tool and holder
• Initial Stock solid model can even be reloaded at any point during simulation playback
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Tool Path Features
• Enhanced tool path visual quality• All tool path steps are simulated, enabling you to review each segment• Interactive feedback is provided with the hovering of your mouse cursor
• Dynamic highlighting of tool path segments• Dynamic display of tool path direction
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Timeline Jump-to Feature
• Two methods for advancing forwards or backwards to any point in the tool path• Useful for simulating long tool paths - no more waiting for entire tool path to play
Method 1 - Use the slider or your mouse wheel to scroll the tool path, adding or removing its appearance from the graphics window
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Method 2 - Jump to a spot in the tool path and snap the tool to its position by clicking a segment
Tool Path Jump-to Feature
• Two methods for advancing forwards or backwards to any point in the tool path• When combined with Solid Verification, useful for visualizing engagement of
the tool with the stock material in areas of focus
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Operations Timeline Options
• Three options for displaying the Operations timeline…
1. By Equal-size
2. By Time
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Launch the SolidCAM Simulator from Operations
• You can choose to open the new SolidCAM Simulator (instead of the standard Simulation Control Panel) from your operations using the Ctrl key
Ctrl
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General
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Stock - Create 3D Model for Stock in Milling
• You can now create a 3D model of your stock in addition to adding a box to CAD model with the simple click of a button
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CAM Menu Customization
• All shortcut menus in CAM Manager can be customized to better suit your needs• Deselect the items you rarely use and want to hide• Keep selected the items you want shown
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Editor for Updated Stock STL
• Launched after “Save Updated Stock to STL”• STL Editor supports...
• Shifting of bodies• Rotation of bodies• Scaling of bodies• Deleting of bodies• Copying of bodies• Merging multiple STL files• Saving to separate files• Saving based on “CoordSys”
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• Same utility as Updated Stock STL Editor - can be used for any STL or FCT file• Can be launched from CAM-Part menu
Facet Model Transform Utility
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Facet Model Transform Utility: Supports Drag and Drop
• Drag and Drop existing STL or FCT files into utility window for opening/editing
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Delete Updated Stock Files
• Quickly delete Updated Stock Files via the Updated Stock right-click menu• More options in Cleanup CAM-Part
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Optimized Geometry Database - Improvements
• Geometry Database Optimization is enhanced with caching• Increases speed (e.g. detecting and defining a large number of
holes in 5-Axis Drilling operations)• Increases overall performance when existing geometry items
are accessed…• Editing existing geometry (e.g. editing a large number of
chains in Pocket operations)• Showing geometry• Etc.
Increases speed (e.g. detecting and defining a large number of
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Automatic CAM-Part: Auto-Detect Stock & Target Bodies
• SolidCAM detects and defines Stock & Target when model consists of two bodies and where one body is fully contained in the other
• Works with Automatic CAM-Part settings…• Definition of Stock• Definition of Target
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Show Updated Stock - Initial Stock
• Updated Stock icon can now be dragged to Operations folder to show Initial Stock• Initial Stock can be shown when no operations exist in CAM tree
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Updated Stock Icon - Save to STL
• Save to STL option is added to the right-click menu of Updated Stock icon• You can now save the Updated Stock to STL at specific points in CAM tree• Using the new option on Operations folder will save the Initial Stock to STL
