Gibbs Overview
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Overview IMPROVED POCKETING ALGORITHMS MILL/TURN GibbsCAM® is a PC-based programming system for CNC machine tools that is simple to use yet extremely powerful. The system’s base functionality can be seamlessly extended through the addition of optional modules. An intuitive graphical user interface allows users to easily access geometry, tooling, toolpath, verication and post processing functions. Flexible programming methods allow users to quickly create highly optimized CNC programs. Proven machining processes can be saved and reapplied allowing KBM (knowledge-based manufacturing). Modeling options support manufacturing requirements for creating and modifying wireframe, surface and solid models. Integrated Cut Part Rendering dynamically displays an accurate simulation of the machining process showing the workin-process stock as well as any collisions. Full associativity between geometry, processes and toolpath allows design and process changes to be made quickly with automatic updating. GibbsCAM is Compatible with Windows® 7 and Certied for Windows Vista. Production Milling INTERACTIVE FEATURE RECOGNITION Easily contour, drill, tap, bore, machine opensided pockets, perform pocketing with an unlimited number of islands and much more. Machine only where material has been left by prior operations. Perform complex machining operations, such as 2.5-axis surfacing, to create tapered walls and swept surfaces. The Tombstone Machining option reduces programming time when creating programs for multiple parts xtured on tombstones, minimizing errors. Production Turning and Mill/Turn TOMBSTONE MACHINING MODELING Create faster, shorter and more efficient programs. Use “material-only” cutting mode to keep track of remaining material on a part after each operation; subsequent operations cut only the remaining material. Using custom stock denition simplies processing castings, forgings, tubing or previously machined parts. Mill/Turn functionality, including C-axis programming, is supported when combined with the Mill module. Surface and Solid Machining Leverage solid modeling technology with options that support interacting with and directly machining simple 2.5D through complex 3D solid models. Create both part and tool models with integrated surface and solid modeling capabilities. Imported surfaces can be repaired using geometry and advanced surface repair tools and then automatically stitched into solid models. IFR (Interactive Feature Recognition) capability allows quick identication of machinable features, while AFR (Automatic Feature Recognition) technology optimizes the programming of holes in complex parts. Full 3-Axis Machining with High-Speed Machining Extend milling functionality to create and machine multi-surface parts, solid models and STL files. Functionality supports a wide range of 3-axis parts, including prismatic production parts, mold cavities, cores, electrodes, base plates and dies. Apply multiple processes to multiple surfaces in a single step with automatic fixture avoidance. The Plunge Rough feature combines the use of geometry and solids to maximize the material removal process. Create gouge-free, 3-axis toolpaths based on part geometry with contouring, pocketing, lace cutting and intersection machining functionality. VoluMill’s ultra-high performance toolpath (UHPT) is fully integrated into GibbsCAM for the fastest, most efficient toolpath possible.

4-Axis and 5-Axis Rotary Milling 5-AXIS MACHINING CAD/CAM Interoperability Generate 4-axis rotary toolpath using wrapped or radial geometry or 5-axis rotary directly from solid models. For even greater machining flexibility, comprehensive 5-axis simultaneous programming capability is also available with full collision avoidance of the tool and tool holder. Read in data from any popular CAD system with a broad set of interoperability options. ACIS, CATIA (V4 and V5), DXF, IGES, Parasolid (x_t, xmt, and binary), Solid Edge, VDA-FS, Creo Elements/Pro (formerly Pro/ENGINEER), Step AP203/AP214,...