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Delcam launches the 2014 release of FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software. The release includes a number of new options for turning, four-axis rotary machining and turn-mill operations. Other enhancements in this release include more strategies for two-axis finishing and easier programming of probing sequences.
FeatureCAM was the world’s first feature-based programming software when it was launched in 1995. Constant development since then has ensured that the system has retained its leadership in programming speed and ease of use, while an increased range of strategies has been added to provide more efficient toolpaths giving greater productivity on a wider range of machines.
The first improvement to turning in FeatureCAM 2014 gives the ability to add fillets to any sharp corners, for example, for automatic deburring, without having to edit the geometry. The user simply has to specify the radius to be applied and all the sharp corners will be filleted automatically. Similar functionality for automated chamfering of corners has been available in FeatureCAM for several years.
Turning simulation has been made more realistic with the ability to program and simulate the movements of the steady-rest that can be used to position large parts during turning and the tailstock that can be used to hold long parts on centre during machining. Collision detection against both these types of accessory is undertaken automatically during both cutting and transfer operations.
Programming of both turn-mill and four-axis equipment has been made much easier with the ability to change the index axis part-way through programming. Previously, all aspects of the part, including features, geometry and curves, would have to be moved if a change in the index axis was required. Now, this can be achieved simply by creating a new user coordinate system and using that as the new index axis.
An improvement to the FeatureCAM interface will make it easier to use a curve to define start points and plunge points for both turning and milling. Users can now pick these curves by clicking on them, instead of having to type the name of the curve.
The ability to incorporate probing routines into machining programs was added in FeatureCAM 2013 to make it easier to undertake unsupervised production operations by allowing automated checks to be carried out before, during and after machining. Programming of these operations has been made easier and quicker with the new ability to incorporate decision-making with built-in options in the software, instead of having to hand-write toolpath edit commands. For example, it is now easier to include a re-machining command if the probing results show that more material needs to be removed from the part.
Finally, a number of extra strategies and options have been added for two-axis finishing. These include the ability to use larger stepovers with automatic machining of any upstands that may be left, continuous spiral machining either from outside to inside or inside to outside, support for stock models created from roughing toolpaths, and automatic avoidance of clamps.
What's fixed in version 20.1.0.24:
A-034104 B FIXED FC GPF: boss: crash with stock curve
A-034074 B FIXED FC Probing: DLL installed in V20 32-bit release build does not run
A-033378 B FIXED D,FC Xbuild: WIRE EDM: FC stalls & doesn't respond if single quadrant is applied.
A-033909 B FIXED FC GPF: MEM_BAD_POINTER: FeatureCAM throws MEM_BAD_POINTER and crashes when Plunge tab is clicled in UDO properties dialog.
A-033727 F FIXED D,FC 2-axis milling: NT: 3-axis milling: Need to enable the UI for Vortex.
A-033944 B FIXED D user interface: Strategy tab for z-level rough in DFS has overlapping group boxes
A-033087 F FIXED FC dongle: tamper protection: automated testing for tamper protection in FC
A-033694 F FIXED FC API: Allow a back chamfer feature similar to a back bore feature.
A-033876 F FIXED API: request for modified version of existing backbore UDF
A-033735 F FIXED FC API: 2.5D thin wall milling UDF for open curves
A-032839 F FIXED FC Addin: Request for toolpath edit feature to consolidate C moves
A-033878 B FIXED FC API: toolpath edit operation for bore features gives correct result when created manually, but wrong via API
A-033870 F FIXED D,FC Build: don't build non-MF installers to speed things up.
A-020487 F FIXED Tool Manager: Request to have the tool group remember the last group used.
A-032324 F FIXED FC MTT: User Interface: Turrets can be renumbered in the post, but changes are not reflected in the FC UI
A-033728 B FIXED FC GPF: AFR: Fatal Error when attempting to recognize features in specific document
A-033852 F FIXED FC Webupdate: should sign the patch EXEs now that we have the capability. Also, the Setup and Probe dlls have been moved up by one dir level in V20.
A-033817 B FIXED FC SaveAs 32-bit: FeatureCAM 64 bit crashes when trying to save after splitting a surface.
A-033146 F FIXED FC webupdate: should not allow patch downloading to the latest version unless maintenance expiry date is available to the software and is provided in the URL.
A-033363 B FIXED FC Network database: feed speed not updated in tool properties if changed.
A-033811 F FIXED FC branding: ability to brand featurecam
A-033835 B FIXED D,FC Build: Metafortress: changing included C files (e.g. presegm.c) in ezlib won't trigger recompile in MF build.
A-033527 B FIXED FC 5-axis positioning: Operation machined at incorrect A angle
A-033829 B FIXED D GPF: DFS crashes when the number of licensing days fall below 14.
A-033831 B FIXED FC Build: 64bit ezfm.tlb is sometimes not being deleted when ezfm.idl has been changed. 32bit is okay.
A-033774 B FIXED FC Machine sim: Something odd with delete tool location and (re) add tool location
A-033785 B FIXED FC GPF: 3d sim: fc crashes with error TPP02 in 3d sim.
A-033746 B FIXED FC MTT: Bar pull is not honoring synchronization.
A-032596 B FIXED FC Import: DXF file loses some geometry when imported in Turn document.
A-033721 F FIXED FC Xbuild: need option to not output retract to Z Index Clr for Smith Bits' APT post
A-033784 F FIXED Build: should compile MetaFortress protected delcamMK.dll as part of the auto build.
A-033754 B FIXED FC GPF: This tombstone file crashes FeatureCAM when you try to re-load the parts
A-033762 B FIXED FC 2-axis drilling: drill/mill: nominal diamter was output 0 for the first hole.
A-033745 B FIXED FC 2-axis milling: feed speed: fc outputs feed from tool properties though it is greater than set in post processor.
A-033786 F FIXED FC UI: Only .bas addins get loaded automatically from the Addins folder. Need to load .dll and .net addins as well
About Delcam plc
Delcam is a world-leading developer and supplier of advanced CADCAM software, with more than 35,000 customers in over 80 countries. These clients vary from global names like Nike, Boeing and Mattel to small start-ups and individual craftsmen. Founded 30 years ago, we are the largest developer of product development software in the UK, with subsidiaries in Europe, America and Asia. Our global success has been recognised with many awards, including three Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in the last six years.
Name: Delcam FeatureCAM
Version: 2014 R1 SP1 Build 20.1.0.24
Home: www.featurecam.com
Interface: multilanguage
OS: Windows XP / Vista / Seven
Download File Size:692.31 MB
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