#Feature cam manual
#Feature cam code
#Feature cam series

In addition, the ability has been included to save a position during the simulation, for example, while toolpaths are being edited, and then to run the simulation from that position rather than from the start. In particular, they will see much faster results through the use of multiple cores for these calculations.

#Feature cam code

This approach, which can also be used for four-axis milling, allows cutter compensation to be applied when calculating the toolpath and gives smaller NC code files.ДЄll FeatureCAM users will benefit from improvements to the simulation module. Another turn-mill improvement is support for cylindrical interpolation, which allows toolpaths to be created with NC code for a plane and then wrapped around a cylinder. Switching the positioning angles in this way makes editing easier to keep the machine within its travel limits. For example, any amount of negative b-axis movement available can be used, so avoiding extending the y limit too far back into the machine. Urn-mill programming has been improved with the addition of more flexible five-axis positioning. This approach avoids the issues associated with interrupted cutting and ensures regular chip breakage, so removing any chance of wrap-around by the swarf. A new option allows cutting with a live milling tool, while the workpiece is rotating in the turning spindle. Roughing has also been improved for users of turning equipment that can operate with live tooling. Other milling improvements include an option to add an extra profile pass exactly at the base of flat pockets, the ability to use face-milling tools with chamfered edges to machine chamfers as well as faces and so minimise the number of tools needed, a choice of right- or left-handed thread-milling tools resulting in either climb or conventional machining of the thread, and the ability to reduce calculation times by saving boundaries as curves if they will be needed for subsequent calculations. The new algorithm supports larger stepovers by providing extra moves automatically to clean up those stands. Previously, stepovers were limited to 50 percent of the tool diameter and, if this limit was exceeded, the toolpath would leave stands. Stepovers for 2.5D mill roughing can now be set as large as the tool diameter itself. In addition, more styles of leads and links can now be used to give greater overall efficiency for the toolpaths. These include a continuous spiral option to minimise wear on the cutter and machine tool, high-speed roughing options, including trochoidal machining and Delcam's patented Race Line Machining, and 'tear-drop' moves to clear corners more smoothly.

#Feature cam series

The main addition to FeatureCAM 2012 R2 is a series of new strategies for 2.5D roughing. In general, horizontal machines are bigger and more powerful, while vertical machines are lighter but more versatile and easier to set up and operate.Дelcam has launched the 2012 R2 release of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system, which includes important new strategies for roughing and turn-mill operations, alongside a range of more general enhancements to allow faster toolpath generation. Vertical machines may be knee-type (the table is mounted on a knee that can be elevated) or bed-type (the table is securely supported and only moves horizontally). All take one of three basic forms: vertical, horizontal or convertible horizontal/vertical.

#Feature cam manual

Models range from small manual machines to big bed-type and duplex mills. The work is mounted on the table and fed into the rotating cutter or endmill to accomplish the milling steps vertical milling machines also feed endmills into the work by means of a spindle-mounted quill. Features include a head with a spindle that drives the cutters a column, knee and table that provide motion in the three Cartesian axes and a base that supports the components and houses the cutting-fluid pump and reservoir.

Runs endmills and arbor-mounted milling cutters.