The 2017 R2 release continues Edgecam’s evolution of updating cycle dialogs with pictures and context sensitive help. “Less common functionality can be easily located and deployed by simply searching the command library.”
“With so many software tools available in Edgecam it can sometimes be difficult to judge which commands to permanently fix on the interface, but the latest release overcomes this with a new Quick Search function,” says John Buehler. Edgecam 2017 R2 swaps it to a desktop application, improving reliability when altering user profiles.
The Live Job Reports function was previously run as a windows service. As well as showing the characteristic of the feature, this information also empowers strategy manager authors to capture and use the data when creating machining routines. This support covers CREO, SOLIDWORKS and Inventor files.
Regarding Feature Finding, information transmitted by CadLink has been enhanced where ‘Limits and Fit’ data is now passed to the Edgecam feature. “It’s essential to be able to accurately measure the exact position and size of the fixture, as well as clarifying its relationship to components, stock and any other workholders,” explains John Buehler. There are around 20 items of new and enhanced functionality in Edgecam 2017 R2, from the Vero Software stable, covering turning, milling, simulation, and wire EDM.Īmongst the updates, when using the Fixture Database it is now possible to measure fixtures and other workholding devices. “This new cycle can be used with all types of turning tools, and for both roughing and finishing operations.” This new feature in Edgecam 2017 R2 allows greater accessibility when machining complex profiles, by dynamically positioning the insert.Įdgecam brand manager John Buehler says the toolholder is gouge-protected during deployment, and the user can have additional control over the toolpath by deploying over-ride angles. GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UK, – The latest release of the game-changing Edgecam software introduces a new turning cycle which includes B-axis movements while machining on a turning center.