SmartCAM
FreeForm Machining™ software is the most powerful milling solution in the SmartCAM@ family of applications. It provides multiple-surface and solids-based machining for a full range of parts from Z-axis work to complex 3-axis molds, dies, and prototypes. It is the fastest gouge-free machining system available. Like all SmartCAM applications,
FreeForm Machining is designed to help you reduce your programming time and deliver your customer's parts quicker.
Ease Of Use
SmartCAM FreeForm Machining runs with the icon-oriented Microsoft Windows XP and
Windows 2000 operating systems. FreeForm Machining's graphical user interface uses manufacturing terminology and logical operational sequences that even first time users will find familiar and experienced users can apply quickly.
Integrate Design With Manufacturing Engineering
Machine
directly from surfaces and solids (using lGES or ACIS .SAT formats) or
from wire frames (using IGES or DXF formats). If your design model needs additional surface editing, SmartCAM
FreeForm Machining offers robust NURBS surfacing tools to get the job done quicker. A shaded rendering of the design model lets you
verify the design before you generate toolpath.
Shorten Part Delivery Times
SmartCAM FreeForm Machining gives you comprehensive
roughing, finishing, pocketing, profiling, and
drilling solutions that help you shorten part delivery times, including:
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Gouge-Free Contour Rough and Finish Machining
FreeForm Machining handles the toughest jobs in hardened steels.
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Parallel Plane Machining
Includes straightline
machining
across multiple surfaces, uphill only cutting, and z-increment roughing, with climb and conventional cutting options.
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Containment Boundaries
Parallel plane machining supports user defined toolpath containment boundaries for maximum machining productivity.
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Projection Machining
Automatically project toolpath onto, or offset
from, any group of surfaces for efficient machining of mold cores, detail work, or lettering.
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Intuitive Pocketing
Select from spiral. linear, or zigzag routines.
FreeForm Machining automatically calculates correct toolpath, recognizing multilevel islands and open profiles.
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Precise NURBS Surface Editing
Editing tools support trimming, punching, and splitting surfaces
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Parting Lines
Polylines can be created at the parting line of a surface.
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Subroutine Support
Save time on repetitive shapes and operations.
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Automatic Toolpath Optimization
Sort through toolpath solutions to find the shortest machine cycle time.
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Productivity Macros
Automate many machining functions to make your work faster and easier.
Save Time and Money
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Subroutine support saves you time on repetitive shapes and operations.
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Automatic Toolpath Optimization sorts through toolpath solutions to find the shortest machine cycle time.
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Macro Productivity Tools automate commonly used machining functions to make your work faster and easier.
Eliminate Surprises
Visual verification capabilities improve product quality and save you machine time and material costs.
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ShowCut™ shaded volumetric simulation of the machining process shows you how your material will be cut before you put it on the machine.
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Dimensioning and notes capabilities help with shop floor documentation
Custom tool graphics help you
visualize special tools as well as the standard
ball, bull-nosed, and square tools supported by
the software.
Capture Your Manufacturing Expertise
Customization
Almost everything about SmartCAM
applications - from the user interface to the way code is output - can be customized to streamline your
work. SmartCAM applications put you, not the computer, in control.
The SmartCAM FreeForm Machining Advantage
SmartCAM applications are the best value in the CAM market place. That means you get maximum return on your investment. And as your business grows, the SmartCAM family of applications for 21/2- through 5-axis milling, 2- through 6-axis turning, 2- through 5-axis Wire EDM and fabrication will continue to meet your competitive needs.
System Requirements
SmartCAM Hardware Requirements
SmartCAM FreeForm
Machining
