GibbsCAM Wire-EDM Designed to handle the most demanding wire-EDM programs while being easyto-use, the GibbsCAM® WireEDM module supports programming 2- through 4-axis CNC wire-EDM machines. The Wire-EDM module’s graphical user interface is very flexible and robust. Novice users will find the interface easy to understand and learn, while experienced users will find it to be direct and an efficient way to access the module’s breadth of capability and options. Seamless integration with GibbsCAM allows the user to take advantage of GibbsCAM’s basic functionality. For example, geometry for EDM parts can either be created using GibbsCAM’s geometric modeling capability, imported using GibbsCAM’s extensive data exchange utilities, or by some combination of the two. Full associativity between the wire-EDM operations and the geometry allows the process and toolpath to be easily updated to accommodate changes made to the geometry. GibbsCAM Wire-EDM provides the user with complete control over the wireEDM machining operations. Program aspects like start/end angle, entry/exit radius, and dwell times can be fully specified. Various standard or custom machining EPAK settings for rough and skim cuts can be defined for different part/stock conditions. EPAK settings can be saved in a library for reuse in future jobs. Automatic skim cuts and automatic 4-axis synchronization help speed programming time. Powerful visualization functionality is provided to allow the user to visually verify and analyze the wire-EDM program before running it on the shop floor. Wire guide positions can be automatically checked to ensure that they are within U,V limits. Process documentation can be automatically generated to communicate job details or capture information to support job costing. The Wire-EDM module includes post processor support for all major brands of Wire-EDM machines. Support for sub-routines allows part patterns to be coded efficiently. Posted output is ready to cut parts without the need for any hand editing. Whether for a machine shop that has added a wire-EDM machine to augment their conventional milling and turning centers or a shop that specializes in wireEDM machining, GibbsCAM Wire-EDM delivers the functionality to create WireEDM programs quickly and accurately. Powerfully Simple. Simply Powerful.

■ Highly flexible and user-friendly ■ Supports novice through expert ■ Integrated with GibbsCAM ■ EDM file/VNC file association ■ CAD geometry imported into GibbsCAM ■ Created using GibbsCAM ■ Optional grid lines ■ Scale, rotate and shift geometry ■ Line leader text ■ Part Geometry/Operation Associativity ■ User settable color for ■ Wire path animation ■ Dynamic viewing controls ■ Mouse wheel zoom ■ Display marker information in window ■ Editable entry/exit radius ■ Single feature cut specification ■ Full color animation of EDM wire ■ Automatic check of wire guides against machine UV travel limits...