When enabled, the configuration ensures that the system will recognize the shape of irregular stock when needed.Įdgecam reports that it simplifies execution of helical toolpaths. Hexagon says the ability to customize programming preferences increases control over exactly how parts are machined, helping users cut programming time on tasks that are simple to automate and making it easier to work more closely with complex toolpaths when needed.Īccording to the comapny, productivity is also improved with rough grooving operation optimization that eliminates unnecessary machine movement, resulting in a reduction in cycle time of up to 60 percent.
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CNC programmers choose to automate toolpath generation, manually create all toolpaths or generate toolpaths using a combination of automated and manual tools. According to Hexagon, the new dedicated six-axis tools provide greater toolpath control and more accurate simulation of processes, reducing the need for expert intervention on the shop floor, improving the utilization of advanced machinery and avoiding the risk of costly damage.Įdgecam also provides improvements for five-axis milling with tools that allow CNC programmers to select the level of automation they prefer when creating toolpaths. Hexagon’s Edgecam software supports machines equipped with two rotary axes on the head and one rotary table - a sixth axis that reportedly enables milling tools to machine areas that are otherwise impossible to reach without repositioning the workpiece.