: radm-ax multi-axis laser technology for 3D sheet metal components Radan’s Radm-ax is an industry leading 5 axis Laser CAD/CAM system developed specifically for the general engineering, automotive and aerospace industries. Radm-ax offers an intuitive environment for the comprehensive programming of multi-axis laser or water-jet Machine and database Radm-ax contains a comprehensive database of laser and water-jet machines from a large number of Machine Tool manufacturers; including NTC, Prima, Trumpf and Amada. Should a machine not be supported, Radm-ax also contains a Machine Setup utility that allows the configuration of bespoke machine types and postprocessing information. Features include Intuitive graphical user interface Extensive range of CAD interfaces for both import and export Comprehensive machine and postprocessor database Automated fixture design One-click application of toolpath for inner and outer profiles Manual application of toolpath for selected areas Edit cut technology and nozzle setting at unlimited positions cutting machines. Extensive range of CAD interfaces Radm-ax comes with an extensive range of integrated CAD data translators that allow the direct import of CAD drawings in their native form or as industry standards, such as IGES, STEP and DXF. The standard system configuration comes with interfaces for DXF, AutoCAD DWG, AutoCADInventor, VISI, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, IronCad and IGES. Optional CATIA V4, CATIA V5, Unigraphics, Pro Engineer, VDA and STEP translators are available. Radm-ax can display the CAD data as simple wireframe, solids and surfaces or a combination of both; which are used as the source for all cut-path programming and process simulation. The advanced postprocessors aren’t just limited to the use of generic G and M codes; posts are easily configured to suit different head configurations and table sizes. Automated fixture design Stamped forms typically need to be held using fixtures and within Radm-ax this can be done in a number of ways. One way is to import clamps and fixtures from external files and then manually reposition them. Another way is to use the Fixture Design utility to create the support fixtures using sheet metal. Simply define the number of horizontal and vertical support sheets, how they interlock - including locking features if you require them and how they run-off the part. Once these details have been defined, Radm-ax creates each sheet, nests them on standard sheet metal sizes, adds assembly notes such as number references and creates the NC code with which to manufacture them. Total control of nozzle angle interactively or explicitly Full solid 3D simulation of machine, nozzle and part

By using Radm-ax, not only will programming time be minimised, the eventual cut-path will be far more efficient, saving further time on the machine. Add in the comprehensive simulation and proofing tools and you have a system that not only streamlines day-to-day production, it also reduces costly errors and eradicates the need for dry-runs. Cutting-path creation Cutting operations within Radm-ax can generally be divided into two areas: inner and outer trims. Outer trims are the external forms of the part whilst inner trims represent the internal cut-outs and other features to be machined. The...