SolidSurfacer
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GibbsCAM Solids-based Options Solid model-based CAD applications have become the standard for geometry creation, resulting in part files in various solid model formats becoming more widely available. Compared to wireframe models, solid and surface models offer a more complete representation and enable more intuitive modeling and advanced machining capabilities. GibbsCAM’s cost-effective suite of solids-based options provide powerful yet easy-to-use programming capabilities for today’s solid and surface models. Create ultra-efficient part programs with gouge-free toolpaths using GibbsCAM’s integrated advanced machining capabilities, and programming efficiency is significantly enhanced with GibbsCAM’s highly automated multi-tool, multi-surface roughing and finishing, and “material only” machining methods. The GibbsCAM solids-based options include: • Solids Import: Provides initial solids capability, allowing solid and surface models to be read and manipulated. Geometry is extracted from the solid/surface for general machining • 2.5D Solids: Provides a full range of functionality necessary to create and modify solids/surfaces, machine 2.5D solids/surfaces and generate optimized CNC programs. Specialized tools are provided for the import, repair and automatic solidification of surface data. Using the 2.5D Solids option, CNC programs are created faster, easier and more efficiently than from geometric shapes only (Solids Import is required) • SolidSurfacer: Provides additional capability to handle complex surface modeling, plunge roughing, multi- surface capabilities and advanced 3D capabilities for 3-axis machining – ideal for mold cavities, cores, dies and aerospace, medical and automotive components (2.5D So

Solids Import Solids Import provides entry-level support for machining solids and surfaces. Solid and surface models can be read, viewed and manipulated. Geometry can be selected and extracted for machining. Using this option you can import a model, view it and extract geometry from selected edges, which can then be machined. • CNC programs are created faster, easier and more efficiently using surfaces and solid entities. Create 2.5D solids directly within GibbsCAM using a wide range of solid modeling tools or by solidifying an imported surface model, such as IGES • Utilize native geometry...

SolidSurfacer SolidSurfacer enables you to define parts using solid and surface modeling techniques. Using SolidSurfacer you can create solid models from part blueprints using the many powerful solid modeling functions contained in GibbsCAM. Solid file formats generated by other CAD programs can be opened directly in GibbsCAM SolidSurfacer for easier toolpath definition. SolidSurfacer allows you to utilize GibbsCAM's industry leading 3-axis toolpath programming tools including Plunge Roughing, Constant Stepover finishing and Adaptive Pocketing. Toolpath can be applied to native geometry...

SOLIDS IMPORT IMPORT SOLID MODELS EXTRACT GEOMETRY FROM SOLIDS ADVANCED FACE SELECTIONS CONTOUR SURFACE PROGRAMMING SOLID MODEL CREATION SOLID STOCK DEFINITION CREATE AND EDIT SURFACES MODIFY IMPORTED SOLID "PROFILER" FEATURE CREATION AUTOMATIC HOLE RECOGNITION PARTING LINE CREATION ADVANCED SOLID MODELING APPLY DRAFT TO SOLID MODEL ADDED SURFACE CREATION OPTIONS ADVANCED 3D MILLING PROJECT 3D TOOLPATH CONSTANT STEPOVER TOOLPATH ADAPTIVE POCKETING PART/STOCK TOOLPATH DEFINITION Ji 3D SYSTEMS 3D Systems provides comprehensive 3D products and services, including 3D printers, print materials,...