InventorCAM2007 R11.2 provides several new options that enable the easier definition of Coordinate Systems, including the automatic generation of sketch points at the corners, in the middle of each edge and at the centers of the planes, of the box surrounding the model and also the definition of the coordinate system with the Z-axis normal to the model view on the screen. InventorCAM also provides extended functionality of splits; by giving a name to the split it can act as a folder containing operations, fixtures etc.
In 2.5D Milling, InventorCAM2007 R11.2 provides the ability to define an offset for the cutting depth thus enabling you to change the depth while preserving its associativity to the model. InventorCAM also provides additional functionality of the Thread Milling operation to support conical tools and to provide a standard thread table that contains the thread parameters according to ISO, Whitworth and other standards.
The latest release also includes enhancements to the powerful High Speed Machining module. With the introduction of a new option to combine two machining strategies in a single HSM operation, the HSM module becomes even more productive. Inventor2007 R11.2 enables you to extend the linear and radial passes tangentially to the model faces in the Linear and Radial HSM machining strategies. In addition InventorCAM provides you with a new Tangential option for the positioning of the tool relative to the boundaries of the working area.
In simultaneous 5-axes milling, InventorCAM2007 R11.2 enables you to perform separate machining of steep and shallow areas. InventorCAM also provides the functionality to limit the machining to specific model areas by defining a planar boundary that is projected on the model. InventorCAM also provides a new Spiral Cutting method that is available for use with all Pattern types, and also a number of new collision control options. In addition SolidCAM provides a new functionality for simultaneous 5-axis roughing, mainly for impeller machining. When importing CAD models from other systems the direction of some of the surfaces might be reversed; InventorCAM2007 R11.2 enables you to display and edit the normals of the model surfaces during the geometry selection.
The new release also offers new updates to the WireEDM module. InventorCAM2007 R11.2 now provides users with the option of define the start point automatically for geometries consisting of multiple chains. SolidCAM also introduces a new option that enables you to use the points of the CAD sketch to define the insertion point for the model geometry.
In InventorCAM2007 R11.2, the Automatic Hole Recognition and Machining module recognizes the color as an additional parameter of the hole feature. When you work with a solid model, where different colors were assigned to different families of similar hole features, InventorCAM AFRM enables you to use the color data to assign the machining technology.
InventorCAM2007 R11.2 includes also updates to the machining process. A new type of machining process is now available to support mill-turn processes for your CAM-Part. SolidCAM also provides more advanced functionality for the tool number definition inside the machining process, and for the tool search during the machining process insertion.
"SolidCAM has become a major force to be reckoned with in the CAM market," said Emil Somekh, founder and managing director of SolidCAM. "The enhancements to InventorCAM2007 R11.2 means that Inventor customers have access to the world's best CAM software as a part of their daily manufacturing processes. We are really quite proud of it."
InventorCAM2007 R11.2 is now available, for more information please visit
www.inventorcam.com.
About SolidCAM Founded in 1984 by its Managing Director Dr. Emil Somekh, SolidCAM provides manufacturing customers with a full suite of CAM software modules for 2.5D and 3D Milling, High-Speed Machining, Multi-sided Indexial 4/5 axis Milling, Simultaneous 5 axis Milling, Turning, Turn Mill up to 5-axes and WireEDM. The hallmarks of InventorCAM are its ease of use combined with its powerful CAM functionality. InventorCAM has also a powerful general post-processor that enables the easy customization of the G-code file output to various types of CNC controllers. InventorCAM has the Certified product status from Autodesk for Inventor2008 and provides seamless, single-window integration and full associativity to the Inventor design model. SolidCAM has today more than 12,000 seats installed. InventorCAM is sold by a worldwide reseller network. SolidCAM is used in the mechanical manufacturing, electronics, medical, consumer products, machine design, automotive and aerospace industries, as well as in mold and die and rapid prototyping. For more information please visit
www.inventorcam.com.
