GibbsCAM 13
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Introducing GibbsCAM 13 GibbsCAM 13 delivers many new capabilities to improve and accelerate every part of the programming process, taking parts from concept to creation in record time. Improvements in the user interface simplify visualization of large and complex programs and continue to encourage customization, creating the most efficient programming environment. New broaching processes, turning toolpath strategies, as well as face milling improvements streamline CNC programming and put more control in the programmer’s hands. SYSTEMWIDE ENHANCEMENTS Streamlined User Experience GibbsCAM 13 continues to deliver a streamlined, customizable, and ultra-efficient user interface with new features to help you manage large and complex part programs. • Op Tile Stacking: Users are now able to see the Operation Tiles in a compact format. They can be grouped by specific process or manually. • Built-in G-code Editor: The new G-Code editor enables you to visualize your code before sending it to the machine. Fully customize text color and size, easily identify tool changes, rapid moves, individual flows and subroutines. • Expanded Status Bar Functionality: Important information about the file such as workgroup, active coordinate system, and units, are easily found in the status bar. Broaching GibbsCAM 13 includes brand-new functionality for broaching. Program and simulate both linear and rotary broaches right inside the GibbsCAM interface. A full set of broaching tools are included, or a user can create custom broaches. Full broaching capabilities are available for milling and turning. • Linear Broaching: Both internal and external linear broaching are supported. • Rotary Broaching: Also called "wobble broaching", this an ideal way to create polygonal or custom closed shapes. Advanced Approach and Retract Tool movement before and after cutting moves can be specified by selecting geometry to dictate tool movement, creating accurate and safe toolpaths when custom retracts are needed. Internal, external, rotary and linear broaching are now supported in Gib

MILLING Expanded Face Milling Several options have been added to allow you to prepare stock efficiently for subsequent machining operations. • Roll In Entry: To eliminate abrupt cutting conditions, a 90-degree roll-in entry is now available. • Round Corners: Users can choose to replace sharp corners in the facing operation with arcs, eliminating over engagement of the facing tool. • Cut Above Stock: Generate cuts above the top of the defined stock. One of the many turning enhancements is the ability to perform turning operations on nonround shapes. Expanded Cutting Strategies Expanded...