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SolidCAM’s InventorCAM 2008 software is said to integrate with Inventor 2008 for enhanced user friendliness, more automation features and additional interactive CAM functions. The single-window user interface andÌýfull associativity between the CAD model and NC toolpath provides efficient flow from the 3D design model to the machined part, the company says.
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The software includes a new user interface for milling operations and the capability to define user-specific default templates for parameter settings. Also, the 3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator mouse is supported as a new input device, and the software’s framework allows external application programs to be integrated.
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Automatic Feature Recognition and Machining capability (AFRM) for multiple drills and complex holes has been enhanced for 2.5D pockets. AFRM capability can also be used for multi-level closed and open pockets in a solid model, in addition to through pockets. An updated tool table for milling supports a broad range of milling tools. Additional operations for the milling of 3D profiles and T-slots have been added for 2.5D milling.
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The updated software uses STL files as input for the generation of high speed machining tool paths. In simultaneous five-axis milling, 12 dedicated operations are available for specific tasks, including swarf and port machining; electrode milling; andÌýimpeller and turbine-blade machining.
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