The focus for BobCAM for SolidWorks V2 was based completely off of user feedback. The toolpath creation was redesigned giving you an even easier machining process designed to walk you step-by-step through setting up each machining feature, while giving you more control over each element of each machining operation. The user interface has been improved by grouping commonly used tools together, making it easier and faster to get to the most commonly used functions in the software.
As with the previous version of BobCAM for SolidWorks, all of our machining features work directly with the solid model data to determine depths, shapes and hole sizes all right from the solid model saving users time from having to determine these parameters on their own.
Hundreds of new descriptive images have been added to the software giving you more confidence over controlling each aspect of the BobCAM toolpath strategies.
Completely redesigned machining-process setup focused on giving you more control over all aspects of BobCAM’s multi-operation machining features, while still maintaining BobCAM’s automation of the entire machining process. The Drilling, 2 Axis and 3 Axis Machining Wizards make cutting parts easier and faster, while giving you more control.
Automatically creates separate drilling features for each individual hole size.
Automatically creates separate pocketing and profiling features for all shapes selected or detected from the graphics area.
Automatically assigns appropriate drilling tools for each operation inside the drilling features.
Allows for editing of several machining features at one time decreasing the time to program your parts.
Multiple setups can now be used inside of one part file for the Milling module. This allows you to machine all sides of a part within one part file!
Independent control over system compensation and machine compensation for all roughing- and finishing-profiling toolpaths.
On the fly start point and direction editing for Profile, Chamfer and Engraving machining features, eliminating the need to create extra geometry.
Redesigned Tool Library to make creating and editing tools faster and easier.
Redesigned tool numbering scheme allowing you to view and edit all tools from within any machining feature.
Improved manual feed and speed calculator allowing you to perform SFM calculations on the fly.
Independent flood, air, mist and oil coolant control for each tool.
Posting blocks:
706. Coolant Mist code? "M07"
707. Coolant Air code? "M07"
708. Coolant Oil code? "M07
Diameter and Height Offset register editing on the fly.
Editing
of either effective depth or overall depth of drilling tools has been
added.
The lathe module is now available in BobCAM for SolidWorks V2!
Geometry selection now gives you multiple methods for getting your parts programmed faster. Some of the features include:
Cutting profiles detected from the solid model
Utilizes all of the tools available in SolidWorks allowing you to select entire solid bodies, faces, features, and sketches.
Methods for determining the maximum profile for non-cylindrical models
Option for choosing to remove undercutting, and grooves from the geometry selection for Roughing and Finishing is as easy as selecting a checkbox! Now you do not have to create any extra geometry to achieve the required toolpaths.
Machining features include:
Roughing operations
Finishing operations
Grooving operations
Drilling operation
Cut Off operation
Stock Feed operation
Single window integration allows you to simulate both the mill and lathe toolpaths directly inside the SolidWorks graphics area
Standard simulation module includes the following features:
Material removal for simulating how the part is cut at the machine
NC mode allows you to quickly simulate your parts
Time based mode shows the tool movements and time information at each movement
Full workpiece and stock display inside of the simulation allowing for visual comparisons
Statistics for the machining process including:
Tool Tip Position coordinates
Overall and per operation machining times
Feed and rapid move total lengths per operation as well as the overall machining process
Report area for showing any collisions between the material and the flute, shaft, arbor and tool holder
Tool Focus mode and Workpiece Focus mode allowing you to choose between viewing the part moving around the tool, or the tool moving around the part.
Independent controls for the visibility of the toolpath, tool, workpiece and stock allowing each to be shown, shown transparent, or hidden.
Toolpath visibility controls:
All toolpaths
Only the toolpath of the current operation
Follow, trace, and segment modes
Toolpath vectors
Toolpath segment end points
Marker flags for any gouging areas on the cut model
Toolpath analysis features allow you to visually see that the toolpath uses different colors for the following:
By Tool Number
By Operation Number
Gradients showing toolpath sequence allowing you to easily see the beginning and end of an individual toolpath
Segment length
Feed rate versus rapid
Height change to differentiate between plunge moves, downward moves, horizontal moves, upward moves and retract moves.
Stock analysis features that allow you to visually see the stock data using different color combinations
By Tool Number
By Operation Number
Deviation analysis to compare the cut part to the original model
Height change
Toolpath length
Marking parts for areas that would drop out after machining
Measuring Tools of the cut stock model
Simulation Presentations which allow you to save the simulation in a separate .exe to send to someone else to view.