SmartCAM Version 16.0 Introduction

SmartCAM V16.0 and V16.5 build on the working with solid models theme of the past many releases, and delivers a wide variety of visualization, verification and usability improvements that improve the day-to-day methods and strategies users enjoy.

Major Highlights of SmartCAM V16 include:

Turning Toolpath Directly from a Solid Model - New solid machining functionality in SmartCAM Advanced Turning provides roughing and finishing toolpaths to be created directly from the surfaces of a solid model regardless of complexity.

Milling Toolpath Directly from a Solid Model - two toolpath generation processes, Solid Pocket Roughing and Solid Profile Finishing quickly and easily create toolpath directly from the surfaces of a solid, regardless of complexity. Available in FreeForm Machining, Advanced Milling and Advanced Turning.

New Integrated Data Translation - a new data translator that now allows both import and export of solid or wireframe models in the STEP format.

SolidWorks and Inventor Translators – native-file translators for Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks are now optionally available.

Visualization and Verification Highlights include:

Group Selection Improvements – several additions to the group selection toolbar make SmartCAM even better and easier to use.

Popup Display Menu Improvements – provide faster and easier options for showing and hiding steps and layers.

Persistent Tool Display while Verifying Toolpath – allows preservation of the tool display while dynamic viewing during toolpath verification.

Optional Display of Rapids during Toolpath Verification – allows easier viewing of cutter toolpath.

Reorient Stock Model during Material-removal Verification – reorient the model display to zoom, pan or rotate, and then continue the tool cutting/material removal animation.

Voids Supported in Stock and Fixture Models – voids can now be specified to allow cast-in features and near-net stocks to be easily modeled during material removal verification.

User Interface and Usability Highlights include:

Widescreen and Dual Monitor Configuration Optimization

Reduced Mouse Movement and Input – for faster, more accurate interaction with the CAD and toolpath models