EDGECAM

Industry leading CAM system for NC part programming

EDGECAM is a market leading computer aided manufacturing (CAM) system for NC part programming. With unparalleled ease of use and sophisticated toolpath generation, it’s the only CAM system you’ll need for milling, turning and mill-turn machining.

EDGECAM utilises your in-house knowledge and experience to drive the CAM process with automation tools to suit different applications – allowing you to maintain your competitive edge.

Multi task machining

The use of tail stocks, steady rests, sub spindles, twin turrets along with C axis, CY axis and B axis are regular features  on today’s Multi-Task machine tools. In this collision rich environment, the programming of these machines is made simple and safe utilising EDGECAM’s turning and milling combinations in a single environment. With the addition of 4 and 5 axis simultaneous milling, the simulation of these machine tools is made even easier.

Features at a glance

• One single machining environment
• Full machine tool and toolpath simulation
• Reduce machine tool prove out by graphically simulating the tool path
• Reduce component cycle time
• Full collision checking on component parts
• Support for Twin Spindle, Twin Turret, Pickoff spindle, C, Y & B axis machining

Intelligent Machining From Native CAD Data

EDGECAM Milling provides functionality to program wire frame geometry or solid model component parts on a variety of machine tool configurations, from 2.5 axis milling to complex surface tool paths on 3 to 5 axis milling machines.

It seamlessly integrates 4 and 5 axis simultaneous machining within its milling and mill / turn environment to allow a range of multiaxis cutting strategies to be applied to the most complex tooling or components.

EDGECAM offers ease of use operational programming with intuitive dialogs making programming simple for the new user and comprehensive tool path control for the more advanced requirements. EDGECAM offers range of milling commands for the production engineer which can be used on both milling machines with W axis and Quills plus lathes with driven tools with .

Features at a glance:

• Wide range of advanced options providing complete control of the tool.
• In process stock
• Rest material removal
• Easy operation interface
• Total tool path control
• Intuitive, easy-to-use graphical user interf
• Ideal for the rotary machining of automotive and aerospace component
• Angle Heads
• Probing
• Tool Libraries
• Shop Floor Documentation

3D Milling

EDGECAM’s 3D capability offers a complete solution for generating high quality, gouge protected toolpaths that meet the demands of manufacturers tasked with the programming and machining of complex parts and free form shapes.

With an extensive suite of advanced 3D cycles that are ideally suited for rapidly generating toolpaths for all surface and solids machining needs, EDGECAMs advanced machining cycles bring optimised toolpath control, reduced cycle times and an overall higher level of machining efficiency.

Unlike many CAM systems, EDGECAM is ‘CAD neutral’, so whatever CAD system you use, interoperability between CAD and CAM is seamless, with no data translation. This means that you machine exactly what the designer intended and toolpaths remain associative to the master model.

EDGECAM can directly load: Autodesk Inventor®, Solid Edge®, SolidWorks®, Pro/ENGINEER®, Pro/DESKTOP® Unigraphics files up to and including NX5, and CATIA V5. EDGECAM also accepts files in the following independent formats: IGES,  DXF, VDA, Parasolid®, STEP AP203 and AP214 files and ACIS

Features at a glance

• Increase machine tool utilization
• Reduced programming & component cycle time
• Eliminate programming errors and reduce potential scrap
• Reduce machine tool prove out by graphically simulating the tool path
• Avoid collisions and expensive damage to machine tool
• Full support for canned cycles
• Reduce tooling inventory and stock

Production turning

EDGECAM Turning provides functionality for a wide range of machine tools, including 2 axis lathes, multi-turret configurations, sub-spindle turning centers and mill/turn machines. EDGECAM fully supports turning centers including Bar Pull and Feed, Part Pick Off, Balanced and Mirrored Turning, and Turret Synchronization. EDGECAM produces advanced rough and finish turning cycles, together with support for facing, boring and drilling in either canned

cycle or longhand format. Toolpath calculation takes into consideration the complete tooling insert and tool Holder including the “F” distance and previously machined material to avoid gouging and eliminate air cutting. 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. EDGECAM offers support for Sandvik Coromant Wiper inserts for turning tools, allowing these productivity enhancing inserts to be used reliably in all aspects of production machining.

Waveform

Waveform machining is included on EDGECAM licenses at the Standard and higher product levels, no additional purchase necessary. Waveform maintains a constant chip load for high speed machining. The tool moves in a smooth path to avoid sharp changes in direction, maintaining a constant/high feedrate.

Features at a glance

• Reduces cycle time
• Improves tool life
• Lengthens machine maintenance cycles
• Keeps constant chip load
• Cuts deeper and faster

Wire EDM

EDGECAM Wire EDM provides the flexibility and confidence to manufacture 2 and 4 axis parts accurately and efficiently. Advanced functionality enables manufacture of complex shapes with irregular tapers easily

Features at a glance

• Intuitive graphical user interface
• Extensive range of CAD interfaces for both import and export
• Comprehensive machine and postprocessor database
• Roughing and finishing cuts easily applied to multiple punches or dies
• Multiple tagging options with auto tag removal
• Reverse cutting on roughing, finishing and tag removal passes
• No-core pocket destruction of round, irregular and tapered apertures

Workflow

Designed for manufacturers to reduce costs, improve quality and hit shorter lead times. Operators will be able to apply toolpaths to prismatic parts in minutes.

WORKXPLORE

Native CAD Viewer

EDGECAM WORKXPLORE is the ideal tool for directly displaying and evaluating 3D CAD files without the need for the original CAD application. The intuitive, easy-to-use interface enables novice and experienced users alike to explore any type of 2D/3D CAD file.

A wide range of CAD interfaces are available: Catia V5, Catia V4, Unigraphics, Parasolid, Pro/E, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Cadds, IGES, STEP, Unisurf, STL (binary and ASCII), VRML, ISO toolpaths, DXF, DWG, HPGL. Please note that it is possible to load GD&T data from the CAD interfaces that support  geometric  tolerancing.

The software saves the native CAD data in its own lightweight format enabling users to calculate surface areas and volumes, measure thickness, dimensions and angles and much more without requiring the original CAD data. This lightweight format can be easily transmitted to other project members via email.

EDGECAM WORKXPLORE has been created for the efficient import and analysis of files of all sizes and types but it is the speed at which it imports large 3D CAD files which is particularly impressive, often taking less than half the time to open a file compared to the original CAD application.

INSPECT

EDGECAM Inspect combines our industry leading metrology tools and know-how, with our cutting edge manufacturing expertize. Is a full featured, easy to use solution for users wanting fast creation of on machine measurement cycles with quick, efficient tool path creation and generation of reliable, measurement results. EDGECAM Inspect offers unparalleled ease of use and sophisticated probe path generation for both in process and end item part inspections.

Features at a glance

• Robust probe calibration methods
• Support for any probe manufacturer
• Embedded probe cycles with machining cycles
• Informative results display
• Multiple report output formats
• Multiple machine control support
• Customizable

DESIGNER

The right CAD for CAM

EDGECAM Designer fills the gap between CAD and CAM. From fixture design, to part repair & modification, EDGECAM Designer is the ultimate CAD solution for taking geometry through to manufacture.