July 11, 2012 – Clearwater, Florida – BobCAD-CAM released their new CAD/CAM software in May with an all-new single window simulation addition that takes verifying cnc machine toolpath and reporting to a whole new level. The BobCAD-CAM V25 software uses Module Works simulation technology to give you complete CAD/CAM component solution for CNC Simulation which provides BobCAD-CAM customers with high performance Toolpath Simulation and CNC Verification. The V25 toolpath Simulation supports all of the BobCAD-CAM toolpaths from 2-4 axis Milling and Turning applications with full machine simulation, stock removal verification and toolpath analysis. This allows the programmer to identify problem areas such as potential collisions, gouges or over travel and allow correction prior to NC/g-code generation. This is viewed by many as an essential aspect of the CAM process.
BobCAD-CAM CNC Simulation also offers a full range of toolpath analysis tools for many critical aspects of toolpath behavior such as segment length/type, feedrate and height allowing toolpaths to be refined for optimum finish and quality. Simulation can be done in 2 different “Modes” as well. The Time-based Mode is where simulation is displayed with real time feed rate motions. Machine motions are very fluent and machining time is exact. The other is the NC-based Mode where simulation only uses the NC code positions from the move list. The machine motion jumps from one position to the next. A big part of simulation has to do with “Viewing” and that means you have to have different options for viewing different aspects of the machining process. For example, BobCAD-CAM simulation provides custom viewing for the Toolpath, Tool, Workpiece, Material and Initial Stock. This is important because you may want to hide the toolpath while simulating or you may want to focus in on the toolpath movements rather than stock so blanking out the stock or making it transparent is important. While simulation is in progress you may want to reduce the toolpath view to only the current operation or view all toolpath etc. These are all available features in the V25 simulation window.
Other benefits are being able to identify the amount of different tools being used or the area a certain tool is performing a machining operation. You can track operation numbers giving you the benefit of being able to identify the amount of different operations there are in the job or identify the area a certain operation is performing a machining operation in. In many cases the operator will want to see the toolpath sequence. With BobCAD-CAM simulation you can also identify the start point and the end point of the machining. This includes the ability to identify the cutting method (if you ZigZag or OneWay cut). You can identify the cut order (from inside to outside, from outside to inside) and much more. These are just a few of the many benefits that BobCAD-CAM simulation will provide you. For more information on BobCAD-CAM software please call 877-262-2231 or 727-442-3554.
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