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1 Machining/CNC/CAM Guide © 2006 ConnectPress, Ltd.; all rights reserved 2006 Machining/CNC/CAM Roundup: Vendors Reference Guide December 2006 A designer can use the most sophisticated tools available to make the most intricate and detailed models. A design can be tested, modeled, altered, and shared among the office with the latest software on the market. But until it is sent to a machine shop to be built, it is still just a design. Welcome to CAM, where digital designs cross the boundary from CAD to real-world parts and products. In our 2006 Roundup we have an overview story detailing the background of CAM, as well as discussions of two upcoming issues in the field, the loss of experienced machinists and the possibility of one day exporting CAD geometry directly to the machine tools. In addition to the overview stories is a profile of local machine shop CNC Lathe Specialties and an interview with its owner Kevin Burrows. Also, included is an interview with Brad Cleveland CEO of Protomold where he explains how a secret process is changing the way molded parts are made. We also have two white papers one detailing the trend towards digital manufacturing and another that explains how digital laser scanning can streamline the production process. To complete the package is our annual CAM vendor’s guide with information on over 20 different companies. 2 Machining/CNC/CAM Guide © 2006 ConnectPress, Ltd.; all rights reserved Questionnaire Applied Production Bob CAD/CAM CG Technologies Product Name? ProFab BobCAD-CAM 21, BobWire, BobNest, BobART VERICUT Which Native CAD files can your product read? None, We include a direct interface to AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, & KeyCreator. * SolidWorks / .sld prt * AutoCAD DWG * Rhino CAD 3DM Native interfaces to CATIA V4 & V5, EdgeCAM, MasterCAM, Pro/E, UGS Which Neutral CAD files can your product read? DXF Parasolids x-t & x-b, STEP, DXF, IGES, SAT, JPG, GIF, TIFF, BMT Import: STEP, ACIS, IGES, DXF, VDA, STL models; Reads APT CL, any NC program format. Data type product uses? Reads the CAD data and then builds it into shapes. All programming work is then done on these shapes, not the individual lines and arcs. ASCII Text CDA-CAM Solid models or surface models 5 unique or strongest PRE- PROCESSING features? There is no preprocessing. ProFab takes the data as is and figures out what to do from the data. Windows Environment, Runs on 1.4 GHZ /512 MB RAM, Automatic Updating Service, No Dongle, No Maintenance Fees Native CAD/CAM interfaces allow user easily setup VERICUT within CAD prog; Easy to build a virtual CNC machine for sim. Library 100s control models; Can graphically model complex tool assemblies for simulation; Complex & advanced CNC control & NC program features simulated; User interface can be customized. 5 unique or strongest PROCESSING features? Automatic tool selection, interactive capability to arrange the sequence any way you like, machine cycle optimization, Feature editing option, copying parts with the tooling data. Automatic Geometry Cleanup/Erase Doubles, Automatic Hole Removal, Pocketing with island avoidance, Automatic Spiral & Horizontal toolpath, 2D & 3D Tool Path, Drawing Tools for rectangle, Gear Generation, Hole Patterns, Thread and lead IN/OUT Fast, consistent process regardless # of motions in NC prog. or file size; Accurately reps machine's motions; Material removal, collision detection algorithms; simulate NC programs with millions of cuts; Creates accurate, measurable cut features from mach. operations; Collision detection logic, cont. dynamic checking all moving comps; Best graphics quality; photorealistic images of workpiece, simulation. 5 unique or strongest POST- PROCESSING features? There is only one feature to our post processors: to generate the correct code for the machine including all the machines optional bells and whistles. No Cost, Free Customization, User is Able to edit while in CAD window, Run Time Estimate, Automatic Lead In/Out Simulate unlimited linear, rotary axes How many and which axes can your product handle? Turret punch presses and laser machines (2 axis) 2 Axis Lathe, 3 Axis Milling, 4 Axis Wire, 4th Axis Wrapping Features provide easy error identification, AUTO-DIFF module comparison between desired finished results (CAD model), sim cut workpiece, OptiPath mod optimized NC prog. best feed rates, spindle speeds, All aspects of simulation captured; can be shown in user-customizable docs, Identify features to inspect and inspection methods, create report. Communication options? Works with most DNC software. RS 232 N/A Help/Support tools? Phone, Fax, Email, and Internet Downloadable Tutorials, Self Paced Training CDs, Help Files, Internet Live Tech Support, In-House, On-Site & Live Internet Training Tutorials, online files, phone & e-mail support, training classes, custom machine configurations. Simulation capabilities? ProFab displays the machine cycle and allows you to edit it if need be. N/A Sim, verification; optimization; analysis Operating system? Windows N/A Windows XP/2000/XP64, IBM AIX, HP- UX, Sun Solaris Minimum hardware requirements? Standard Windows based computer N/A 1GHz or faster processor; 512MB RAM; 16K color graphics card Price? $2,500 and up Contact Company Contact company Web address www.AppliedProduction.com www.bobcad.com www.cgtech.com Contact Joe Bucalo Robert Brucker Bryan Jacobs Email sales@AppliedProduction.com robert@bobcad.com info@cgtech.com Phone 513-831-8800 727-489-0003 949.753.1050 3 Machining/CNC/CAM Guide © 2006 ConnectPress, Ltd.; all rights reserved Questionnaire Cimatron Technologies Concepts NREC Datakit Product Name? CimatronE MAX: 5, AB, SI and PAC CROSSCAD by DATAKIT Which Native CAD files can your product read? CATIA V4, CATIA V5, UGS, Pro/E, SolidWorks, Parasolids None Pro/E: 2D & 3D; UGS: 2D & 3D, Step; CATIA: V4 2D & 3D, V5 2D, V5 3D; Parasolid : 3D; Solid Edge: 3D; Solidworks: 3D; Medusa: 2D; Empower 3D; Unisurf 3D; Acis 3D; Cadds 3D, Inventor 3D; Microstation; JT; RhinoV3; Dwg:2D & 3D Which Neutral CAD files can your product read? IGS, STEP, VDA, SAT, DWG, DXF, STL IGES, Parasolid import through CAD Translator module, text tables of surface grid data in special format IGES, Dxf 2D, Vda 3D, Set 3D, Step, STL Data type product uses? Surfaces, Solids, less than perfect imported data. (Hybrid system) Wireframe, surface 2D, 3D, wireframe, solid, surface, attributes, features, history of construction, data of dimensioning, annotations and tolerancing (FD&T) and specifics dedicated to certain fields 5 unique or strongest PRE- PROCESSING features? Fully associative between CAD, CAM and Drafting; Strong tools for Engineering changes; Highly efficient electrode solution; Powerful Hybrid modeling tools in NC. Creates model automatically from geometric data tables, various styles of round blade edges automatically, variable fillets automatically, added stock models automatically, No required drive surfaces or curves for cutter orientation Not concerned 5 unique or strongest PROCESSING features? Realtime Stock tracking; Simple to use machining templates; Unique machining strategies; Excellent High Speed solution; Multi threaded programming for fast 5 axis calculation. Automatic tool-path creation by choosing strategies optimized for impellers and blisks from 20+ years of customer feedback, Patented collision detection and avoidance, Supports “lollipop” style cutters for deep cavity milling, Patented method for accurate flank-milling of ruled surfaces, Available plunge-mill roughing Get critical information needed to build a part or an assembly and to visualize, measure or modify the relevant files. Advanced native translators. More than 140 translators are available as stand alones or plug-ins. Multiplatform and a modular and deep range of data exchange solutions. The translators benefit regular updates and upgrades to take into account new releases of Cad software and new format. 5 unique or strongest POST- PROCESSING features? 2, 3, 4 & 5 Axis Coordinated motion in five axes, Tool vectors smoothed to reduce machine acceleration spikes, Analyzes and avoids machine axis reversals, Fillet “rest-material” removal available, Verification module includes patented “cutter view,” look down tool axis with part moving Not concerned How many and which axes can your product handle? Excellent simulation, Easy Post modification, NC code optimization, Adaptive Feed control, Fast implementation of design revisions and changes. 3 through 5-axis continuous, positioning 6th axis available Not concerned Communication options? No N/A Translators can be used by end users or integrated as components by Software companies Help/Support tools? Context sensitive Help; Remote web access support; Tech-Support staff w/extensive, industry experience. Free personalized training, tutorials, online HELP files, electronic or printed manual, email or phone support Help on line, webinars, integration material is available for Software companies Simulation capabilities? Yes P3MAX module for animated surface- mode verification and VERICUT- compatible toolpaths, STK and design files Preview is available for most of the translators Operating system? Windows 2000, XP, Windows XP64 Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT Windows, Linux Minimum hardware requirements? Pentium 4; 2GB Ram; 128mb video card Any modern PC None Price? Average = $15,000 Annual license - $17,500; perpetual license available Depends on translators. Bundles are available Web address www.cimatrontech.com www.conceptsnrec.com www.datakit.com Contact Lisa Sterling Mel Platt Francis Cadin Email info@cimatrontech.com mp@conceptsnrec.com fcadin@datakit.com Phone N/A 781-937-4646 805-722-2780 4 Machining/CNC/CAM Guide © 2006 ConnectPress, Ltd.; all rights reserved Questionnaire Delcam DELMIA EdgeCAM Product Name? PowerMILL DPM Machining , NC Machine tool builder, NC Machine Simulation EdgeCAM: Solid Machinist, Part Modeler, Strategy Manager Which Native CAD files can your product read? CATIA, UGS, Pro/E, AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, SDRC, Cimatron, Rhino Solutions are Multi-CAD compatible Inventor, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Pro/Engineer, Pro/Desktop CATIA Which Neutral CAD files can uploads/Industriel/ cam-guide 1 .pdf