cam 3D

extensive CAD interfacescomprehensive tool libraryadaptive roughingtechnologyoperation rest roughingcombined finishing strategiessteep / shallow corner rest millingfull tool & holder gouge protectionhigh speed optimised toolpath movements full kinematic simulationcustomisable post processorsreliable & efficient nc codemulti threading processor support

: visi machining 3D

fast and intelligent toolpaths VISI Machining 3D creates intelligent toolpaths on the most complex 3D parts. Dedicated high speed milling techniques and built in smoothing algorithms create highly efficient NC code. Intelligent toolpaths will reduce cycle times on your machine, improve productivity and continuously produce high quality components.

Extensive range of CAD interfaces VISI can work directly with Parasolid, IGES, CATIA v4 & v5, Pro-E, UG, STEP, Solid Works, Solid Edge, ACIS, DXF, DWG, STL and VDA files. The extensive range of translators ensures that users can work with data from almost any supplier. Companies working with complex designs will benefit from the simplicity with which their customer’s CAD data can be manipulated. VISI can work directly with wireframe, solid, surface and mesh data or a combination of all four, providing the user with tools to work with any CAD data or to quickly re-model parts ready for machining, fully utilising the power of true hybrid surface and solid modelling. Multiple roughing toolpaths A combination of constant Z roughing, adaptive roughing, core roughing and rest roughing, combined with intelligent ramp, helical and planar entry methods provide the operator with the freedom to produce efficient NC code to suit any component. Combined with smooth corner radii and smooth transitions between passes, the tool will maintain the maximum feedrate on the machine tool, and prevent the cutter from dwelling in corners. For subsequent roughing operations, VISI will remember where remaining stock is left on the component and only machine in those areas. Wasted air cutting will be minimised and unnecessary rapid movements will be eliminated, while the cutter will avoid digging into areas where there is excess material, which could result in tool breakage. Where the starting billet is pre-machined, or possibly a casting, VISI will recognise and machine only where material exists, again eliminating wasted movement, and keep cycle times to a minimum. Intuitive interface A simple tree structure makes it easy to navigate around the machining operations. Machining parameters for depth of cut, step over, ramp angle etc. are input using a highly graphical interface. Most commonly used values, can be stored as default settings enabling the operator to use a company standard consistent method of machining. On line context sensitive help will guide the programmer through the available machining options. Comprehensive tool library Catalogues of tools, holders, extensions, adapters, storing speeds, feeds, optimal cutting depth, stepover values and tool offsets along with tool and gauge lengths can be selected from user definable libraries. For longer machining cycles, VISI will keep track of the amount of machining completed. When the specified tool life has been reached the system will automatically call for a sister tool, minimizing the risk of damage to the part being machined, by worn or broken tooling.