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Whats New inEdgecam 2013 R2

This document highlights new product features and enhancements in Edgecam 2013 R2, including machiningenhancements for milling and turning and improved performance.

To run Edgecam and Part Modeler 2013 R2, the expiry date in the license must be April 2013 or later.


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Contents

CONTENTS .............................................................................. .......................................................................... 2 WHATS NEW DOCUMEN T OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................ 5

PURPOSE OF THISDOCUMENT ANDOTHERSOURCES OFINFORMATION ............................................... ............................... 5

TARGETEDINFORMATION INSIDEEDGECAM ANDOTHERPROGRAMS ................................................................................. 5

THE DEVELOPMENTHISTORY OFEDGECAM .................................................. .................................................... ............. 5

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......... .................................................................................................................... 6

WINDOWS XP SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................................... 6

WINDOWS 8 SUPPORT.............................................................................................................................................. 6

EDGECAM SHIPMENTS .................................................... ................................................... ........................................ 6 PART MODELER ................................................................................................................................................ 7

MOVINGFACES ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

FEATUREFINDER- MOVINGHOLEFEATURES ................................................................................................................ 8

ANALYZINGPROFILES ................................................................................................................................................ 9

3D MIRROR ............................................... ..................................................... .................................................... .. 10

OFFSETFACES ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

USER GUIDE ............................................................................................................................. ....................... 11

RATIONALISE- MERGEIDENTICALROUGHING ANDPROFILING CYCLES ................................................. ............................. 11 SOLIDLINK64- BIT .................................................................................................................................................. 11

INITIALSEQUENCE .................................................................................................................................................. 12

USERTECHNOLOGY ................................................................................................................................................ 13

RAKE ANDINCLINATIONANGLE................................................................................................................................. 13

SUPPORT FOR KEYEDINDEXTURRETS ................................................. .................................................... .................... 13

HOLDERORIGINOPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 14

MILLCYCLES- SELECTBOUNDARYEDGESDIRECT FROMSOLID ....................................................................................... 14

INTERACTIVEPICKING ............................................................................................................................................. 15

USER-DEFINEDGROUPS WITHININSTRUCTIONBROWSER .............................................................................................. 15

UPDATESTOCK- MULTIPLETURRETSEQUENCE ........................................................................................................... 16

WIRETOOLPATH - MAXIMUMALLOWABLEVALUES ..................................................................................................... 17

OPEN PROFILE ....................................................................................................................................................... 17

WIREPROFILEFEATURE .......................................................................................................................................... 18

NEW 'FULLASSOCIATIVITYLINK' OPTION.................................................................................................................... 19


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NEW 'DISPLAY TURN TOOL CLEARANCE' OPTION .......................................................................................................... 19

DOCKINGDIALOGS ................................................................................................................................................. 20

FILELOCATION MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................. 20

ACTIVEAXIS ............................................... ..................................................... .................................................... .. 21

SUPPORT FOR KEYEDINDEXTURRETS ................................................. .................................................... .................... 21 HOLDERORIGINOPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 21

COOLANTOPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 22

INTERPOLATIONCONTROLS ...................................................... ................................................... ............................. 22

PROTECTSOLID ..................................................................................................................................................... 23

DECIMALSEPARATOR ............................................................................................................................................. 23

SHOW VERSIONHISTORY ........................................................................................................................................ 24

MERGENESTEDGROOVEFEATURES .......................................................................................................................... 25

SIMULATOR .................................................................................................................................................... 26 DATA TRANSFERSPEEDIMPROVEMENTS .................................................................................................................... 26

PROGRAMSTOP .................................................................................................................................................... 26

SAMPLEDSTOCK .................................................................................................................................................... 27

REDUCEDMEMORYUSAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 28

METALLIC ANDFLATRENDERING .............................................................................................................................. 28

TOOL DISPLAYED INRAPIDRESULT ............................................................................................................................ 29

TOOLING UTILITIES ................................ ......................................................................................................... 30

RAKE ANDINCLINATIONANGLE................................................................................................................................. 30 SUPPORT FOR KEYEDINDEXTURRETS ................................................. .................................................... .................... 30

HOLDERORIGINOPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 31

COOLANTOPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 32

DRAW TOOL CLEARANCE ......................................................................................................................................... 33

CAD SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................. 34

DWG/DXF IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 34

CODE WIZARD......................................................................... ........................................................................ 35

INCH / METRIC CONVERSION OFCGDS ...................................................................................................................... 35

PROTECTION OFGRAPHICS ...................................................................................................................................... 36

SUPPORT FOR KEYEDINDEXTURRETS ................................................. .................................................... .................... 36

TEMPLATECHANGES .............................................................................................................................................. 37

NEW TOKENS ........................................................................................................................................................ 37

SUPPORT FOR CARTESIANOUTPUT ............................................................................................................................ 38


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CODE GENERATOR ........................................................................................................ .................................. 39

NEW MILLINGMACROS .......................................................................................................................................... 39

NEW ANDREVISEDSYSTEMVARIABLES ...................................................................................................................... 39

NEW MM LINESWITCHES ...................................................................................................................................... 39

MAINTENANCE DATABASE REPORT ................................................................................................................ 40 NEW FEATURES IN VERSION 2013 R1 .............................................................................................................. 41


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Whats New Document Overview

Purpose of this Document and Other Sources of InformationThe purpose of the document is to highlight new and changed items in the current release. Non-release specificinformation such as installation and licensing information, system requirements and CAD Links information can befound in the relevant document.

For help with your installation, please refer to the Installation Guide. This is available from the DVD or the Helpsub-menu in the Edgecam program group.

For help with licensing your standalone or network license, please refer to the Licensing Guide. This is availablefrom the Help sub-menu in the Edgecam program group, the CLS menu and the License Manager dialog.

For information on system requirements and supported CAD systems, please refer to the Installation Guide.

Targeted Information inside Edgecam and Other ProgramsIn addition to this document, targeted inform ation on new items is available in the dialog help and user guides forother applications. This allows you to focus on new features/enhancements for a specific program or the cycle youare currently working on, for example.

Dialogs that have new functional ity or where the cycle behaviour has changed have an additional Whats New tabin the help. This explains what has been added to the dialog or changed in this release.

Whats new topic(s) have been added to help files for other programs, such as Code Wi zard, Code Generator, andToolStore etc. This only lists new functionality for that program, allowing you to focus on those items.

The Development History of EdgecamAdditional functionality and enhancements are developed with each release of Edgecam software. For an overviewof new features and enhancements in the last release, please refer to New Features in Version 2013 R1 .

For a summary of new features in previous releases, please visit the History section of the Edgecam website .
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Important Information

Windows XP SupportEdgecam 2013 R2 will install and run on Windows XP. However, as this operating system nears its 'End of Support'milestone in April 2014 (ref: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/products/lifecycle ), we cannotguarantee to resolve any issues that are found to be specific to Windows XP.

Windows 8 SupportThe following versions of Windows 8 are supported for Edgecam 2013 R2:

Windows 8. Windows 8 Professional.

Windows 8 Enterprise.Note: Windows 8 RT is not supported.

Edgecam shipmentsThere are 2 main Edgecam releases each year; the R1 release in October and the R2 release in April.

The R1 releases are shipped on DVD and available to download from the Customer Portal for customerswho have a valid maintenance contract.

The R2 releases are only available to download from the Customer Portal for customers who have a validmaintenance contract.
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Part Modeler

A number of enhancements have been introduced to improve the user experience of Part Modeler.

Moving Faces

We have introduced a Move Faceprocedure to help the user modify a thirdparty model and prepare it formanufacture. This new function will allowthe user to:

Move the position of "dumb"

features, for example, pockets andbosses, around the model. Theycan either be moved from theoriginal CAD datum position orrelative to a user defined positionusing Translation and Rotation .

Modify areas of features, forexample, pocket walls and bossheights, on a third party model.Individual faces can be movedusing Translation and Rotation in

X, Y or Z or a combination of these.These enhancements will greatly improvepreparation for manufacture whenworking with third party models.


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Feature Finder - Moving Hole Features

In the last release, a Hole Feature Finderprocedure was added. This procedure hasbeen enhanced to provide the ability tomove these found holes to a new positionwithin the model.

After finding Holes, as described inFeature Finding Holes , the holes can bemoved using one of the followingmethods:

Manual Move. Edit the Construction Plane. Assign 2D Constraints. General Construction procedures,

for example, 2D Translate, 2DRotate and 3D Mirror.
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Analyzing Profiles

The Analyze Profile procedure within PartModeler has been improved to help usersinterrogate the constraints on sketchesand also show areas of potentialproblems prior to modelling. Theimproved function:

Displays a summary of the sketchprofile in one dialog box.

Allows the user to click the Show button to display the areas ofconcern on the sketch, such asoverlapping entities and openprofiles.

Displays the number of underconstrained entities within thesketch. Also, when the user movesthe mouse cursor over the sketchentity, it will list the missingconstraints.


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3D Mirror

The 3D Mirror procedure within PartModeler has been improved and nowallows two previously unavailable options,Copy and Move , to be used. The followingprocedures are now available:

Copy Copies the entities and keeps theoriginal entities.Note: All associated features suchas thread data and surface finishwill be copied. However, if theoriginal entities are edited, thecopied (mirrored) entities will not

be updated. Reference Copies the entities and keeps theoriginal entities.Note: If the original entities areedited, the copied (mirrored)entities will be updated. However,any associated features such asthread data and surface finish willnot be transferred.

Move

Moves the entities about a definedmirror plane.

Offset Faces

It is now possible to use a window selection to selectmultiple faces when using the Offset Face procedure withinPart Modeler. This new function will:

Allow multiple faces of a feature to be selected easilyto allow offsetting of the "dumb" feature.

Allow faces that are fully within a window selectionto be selected ( Left to Right window selection).

Allow faces that are partially within the windowselection to be selected ( Right to Left windowselection).


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User Guide

Rationalise - Merge Identical Roughing and Profiling cyclesTypically, when milling cycles are applied to features, they are applied feature by feature using thePlanning Board.

This can lead to multiple identical cycles in the sequence browser with, for example, one cycle for eachpocket.

Rationalise can now merge these cycles into one cycle, as is already done for hole cycles.

When merge milling cycles is checked in the Rationalise dialog, cycles that are machined by the sameTool on the same CPL and whose dialog settings are identical are merged.

The benefit of merging the cycles not only makes the machining sequence shorter and easier to managebut the merged cycles inherit the toolpath ordering of the cycle.

Initially, this has been implemented for the Roughing and Profiling cycles.

SolidLink 64-bitSolidLink, the application that loads all CAD models into Edgecam and Part Modeler, has been improved:

SolidLink is now available as a 64-bit in addition to the 32-bit version. The 64-bit version canhandle larger files.

The Edgecam and Part Modeler installers will automatically select the correct version for theOperating System.


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Initial Sequence

New version

Previous Version

In previous releases, users were presentedwith a full dialog covering all of the optionsfor Mill, Turn and Wire.

The Initial Sequence now only displays theoptions required for each discipline.


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User Technology

In the previous release, only MachineTechnology was available when selectingMaterial and Wire which could not beamended. Edgecam 2013 R2 introducesthe possibility for users to create theirown User Technology and recall this whenrequired.

Machine and User Technologies arestored in separate databases; the UserTechnology database is written to theMachdef folder of the user.

The Material and Wire lists now containMachine Technology, highlighted in Green

and User Technology, highlighted in Red.

Rake and Inclination Angle

Specifies the rake and inclination angles required to turn parametric inserts.

This is necessary to match the parametric insert graphic into a solid tool holder.

Support for Keyed Index Turrets

A number of Index Turret / Holder Mating options have been added to the LoadingParameters providing for machines fitted withindex turrets that have keyed recesses intowhich pre-assembled keyed tool holders can bemounted.


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Holder Origin Options

New Holder Origin possibilities make it easyto position the Tool Holder graphic.

Previously, the Holder Origin, the referenceposition for setting the Holder Graphic offsetswas the Insert Centre.

If you attached a Holder Graphic to a Turningtool and specified zero Holder Offsets, theHolder Graphic origin would be placed at theInsert Centre. You would then have tocalculate the Holder Offsets to position theholder origin back to the Gauge Datum.

A calculator on the dialog calculated thedistance required to move the Holder Originback to the Gauge Datum, taking into accountthe distance from the Insert Centre to theInsert Tip.

A Holder Origin option has been added tothe Tool Mounting Parameters which can beset to either the Insert Centre , Tool Tip orGauge Datum .

Mill Cycles - Select Boundary Edges Direct from Solid

The Milling cycles have been updated toallow boundaries to be selected directlyfrom Solid Edges or EdgeLoops without theneed to create geometry edges orEdgeLoops first.

If the edges are not parallel to the currentCPL, they are automatically projected intothe CPL to form a 2D boundary.


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Interactive Picking

The Mill cycle dialogs have been updated toinclude buttons for selecting datainteractively.

The top of the dialog now has a series ofpictures indicating what data is required:

As the data is picked, theappropriate button is ticked.

Some picking is only required when aparticular option has been selected,for example, Start Points or StockProfile. The button will be greyed outuntil that option is enabled.

If any buttons are left without dataafter the OK button has been clicked,a prompt will be displayed.

User-defined Groups within Instruction Browser

Custom groups of instructions can now becreated in the sequence browser tomatch, for example, Roughing andFinishing processes


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Update Stock - Multiple Turret Sequence

Edgecam 2013 R2 has been improved toallow the insertion of an Update Stock command between existing instructions on

Multiple Turret turning sequences.


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Wire Toolpath - Maximum Allowable Values

In the Machine Configuration dialog, it ispossible to set the Maximum allowable UVoffsets and Taper Angles for the wire

machine.When generating a Wire toolpath, theMaximum UV Offsets achieved for thattoolpath are displayed and an error isreported should these exceed the specifiedmaximum values for the machine.

Open Profile

Open Profile options have beenadded to the Approach/Retract Tabspecifying the Start and End extensions to be added to the wiretoolpath when machining openprofiles. The extensions aretangential and are only applied toopen profiles.


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Wire Profile Feature

A new Wire Profile Feature command has beenadded to find features suitable for Wire Erosionfrom a solid. This facility removes the need to

extract the edges from the solid to make thewireframe fences.

The following points should be noted:

If the feature cannot be created at thedefault Tolerance , reduce the tolerance to0.05 mm.

Features consist of faces suitable for Wireerosion which must be straight and throughi.e. ruled surfaces. There can be nocurvature on the faces because the wire

cannot be bent. The selected faces canhave differing levels and heights; they donot need to be on parallel planes.

Intersecting edges must be straight towithin a Tolerance , otherwise the resultantfeature will be open or several openfeatures may be created.

It is possible to control the XY and UVProfile Height of the feature.

The identified features appear in thefeature list and have their own list of

properties. The feature sub type will beidentified as Pocket, Boss or Open.

Note: For best machining results, the featuresneeds to be closed, i.e. Pocket or Boss.


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New 'Full Associativity Link' Option

For Edgecam 2013 R2, a new FullAssociativity Link Preferences option isavailable.

Previously, when an associative tool(tools that have the 'Associative' optionchecked in the toolchange dialog) wasloaded directly from the Toolstore, theToolkit and Mount modifiers could notbe edited.

Full Associativity Link is unchecked, bydefault, allowing the mount modifiersto be amended when the tool is not ina toolkit.

For full associativity with the toolrecord, check the Full AssociativityLink option.

New 'Display turn tool clearance' Option

A Display turn tool clearance optionhas been added to the Tool LibrariesPreferences.

This option is used to display a ghostedimage of the insert shape which will beused to generate the turn cycle offsetincluding tool clearance angles.


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Docking Dialogs

A new Enable Docking ForCycle Dialogs option hasbeen added to the Title barof each dialog. This newoption enables the Dialogwindows for cycles to bedocked at the left or rightside of the viewing area and,optionally, hidden to keepthe viewing areauncluttered.

File Location Management

We have improved the management offile locations within Edgecam.

Edgecam now remembers the filelocation for each file type that hasbeen previously opened or saved. For

example, if a PCI file was previouslyloaded from a folder named'PCI Examples', that folder will beopened when a PCI file is next loaded.

This enhancement will benefit usersbecause they will now be directed tothe folders which they have visitedbefore for similar file types.


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Active Axis

A new Active Axis option has been added to theSelect Mill Mode dialog.

This new option is only available in Axial Rotarymode and enables the active axis to be manuallyselected ( X or Y) or the software will choose theactive axis based on the closest solution ( Auto ).


A number of Index Turret / Holder Mating options have been added to the LoadingParameters providing for machines fitted with

index turrets that have keyed recesses intowhich pre-assembled keyed tool holders can bemounted.


New Holder Origin possibilities make it easy toposition the Tool Holder graphic.

Previously, the Holder Origin, the referenceposition for setting the Holder Graphic offsetswas the Flute Height.

If you attached a Holder Graphic and specifiedzero Holder Offsets, the Holder Graphic originwould be placed at the Flute height. You wouldthen have to calculate the Holder Offsets toposition the holder origin back to the GaugeDatum.

A Holder Origin option has been added to theTool Mounting Parameters which can be set toeither the Flute Height , Tool Tip or GaugeDatum .


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Coolant Options

The Coolant option in the Milling Cutter SpindleParameters has been enhanced allowing you tospecify whether the tool can pass coolant andthe method used ( Off , Flood , Mist or Air).

The Through Coolant option in the MillingCutter Spindle Parameters has been enhancedto provide a High Pressure selection.

Note: The new options will only be availablewhen using updated Post Processors.

Interpolation Controls

The Interpolation Controls in the Five Axis

Milling dialog Depth Parameters have beenenhanced and new Point Interpolation , Feedrate Move and Rapid Rate Move parametershave been added.


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Protect Solid

A new Protect Solid parameter has been added to the Controltab.

When machining Face features, the cycle is not aware of thewhole solid and will machine only the given feature resulting inthe tool going into the part. Protect Solid makes the cycle awareof the solid model and prevents gouges when trimming out thetoolpath.

This should avoid the need for boundary creation in severalparts and improve confidence when applying toolpath.

Decimal SeparatorEdgecam and ToolStore have been improved to support the use of comma as a decimal separator.

If the Operating System is set to use comma as a decimal separator, Edgecam and ToolStore will nowinterpret the comma as a decimal separator. In Edgecam, a dot (point) can still be used because it will berecognised and converted to the system decimal separator as soon as the dialog is closed.

Note: A comma cannot be used when the Operating System is set to use dot (point) as a decimalseparator because Edgecam was conceptually created to use dot (point) as the only decimal separator.

Limitations:

Only supported in Edgecam and ToolStore. Edgecam will allow the use of both comma and dot (point) when the Operating System is set to

use comma as a decimal separator. However, ToolStore will only allow the use of comma. The Advanced 5 Axis cycle does not currently support the use of comma. Code Wizard does not support the use of comma as a decimal separator; for example, on

machine parameters. When comma is the decimal separator, a 'space' is interpreted as a partial confirmation of co-

ordinate inputs.


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Show Version History

A new Show Version History option has beenadded to the File menu.

A list will be displayed with entries for each timethe displayed file was saved. The followingdetails will be displayed for each entry:

Filename. Date. Time. Comments. User Machine.

The Comments field displays the text entered in

the new Comment field of the Save As dialog.Note: Details will only be displayed for filessaved using Edgecam 2013 R2 or later.


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Merge Nested Groove Features

For Edgecam 2013 R2, a newMerge Nested Groove Features Turn option is available on the

Feature Finder dialog.The new option allows grooves tobe merged into larger grooves.


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Simulator

Data Transfer Speed ImprovementsIn previous releases, each time Simulator was started, Edgecam had to send the entire toolpath fromstart to finish together with all model data. This happened when the Simulator was started or when anUpdate Stock instruction was specified and created a speed restriction when simulating large parts. Inaddition, simulation always started from the beginning of the sequence and it could take some time toreach the point from which you actually wanted to start the simulation.

Simulator now runs as a separate process providing the following benefits:

Simulator starts instantly on second start up; a major benefit when simulating large parts. Simulator starts from where the simulation last finished; no need to run simulation from the start

each time. Update Stock is up to 50% quicker than the previous release.

Program Stop

Simulator has been enhanced in version 2013R2 and now recognises a Program Stop StopOption.


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Sampled Stock

Simulator has been enhanced in version2013 R2 and now provides the option to useSampled instead of Triangular Stock whichwill improve speed at the expense ofaccuracy.

The new functionality should be used forlarge, complex parts which Rapid Resultcould not previously process since it does notsupport multi-axis.

Note:

1. This functionality is not intended forprismatic parts.

2. This option allows Rapid Result formulti-axis parts and is not meant to beused for Simulation. Therefore, the

Start ( ) button in Simulation isdisabled when this option is checked.

3. Applicable to Milling only.


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Reduced Memory Usage

Simulator has been enhanced in version 2013R2 and now provides the option to Quit onclose .

The Simulator will continue running in thebackground when closed to improve startupspeed. However, to save memory, it can be setto quit when not visible.

Metallic and Flat Rendering

Simulator rendering has been enhanced. Bydefault, stock surfaces are rendered with a

metallic look.A Flat Rendering option has been added; checkthis to render the surfaces with a non-metalliclook.


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Tool Displayed in Rapid Result

Rapid Result has been improved for thisrelease and Tool graphics are now displayed.The Toggle Tool and Toggle Tool Holders buttons are now enabled.


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Tooling Utilities

Rake and Inclination Angle

Specifies the rake and inclination angles required to turn / bore parametric inserts.

This is necessary to match the parametric insert graphic into a solid tool holder.


A Turret Holder Mating option has beenadded to the Tool Mounting Parametersproviding for machines fitted with index

turrets that have keyed recesses intowhich pre-assembled keyed tool holderscan be mounted.


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New Holder Origin possibilities make iteasy to position the Tool Holder graphic.

Previously, for Turning tools, the HolderOrigin, the reference position for settingthe Holder Graphic offsets was the InsertCentre and, for Milling and Hole tools, itwas the Flute Height.

If you attached a Holder Graphic to aTurning tool and specified zero HolderOffsets, the Holder Graphic origin wouldbe placed at the Insert Centre or Fluteheight for Milling and Hole tools. Youwould then have to calculate the Holder

Offsets to position the holder origin backto the Gauge Datum.

For Turning tools, a calculator on thedialog calculated the distance required tomove the Holder Origin back to the GaugeDatum, taking into account the distancefrom the Insert Centre to the Insert Tip.

A Holder Origin option has been addedto the Tool Mounting Parameters whichcan be set to either the Insert Centre

(Turning tools) or Flute Height (Millingand Hole tools), Tool Tip or GaugeDatum .


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Coolant Options

A Coolant option has been added to theTool Mounting Parameters allowing youto specify whether the tool can passcoolant and the method used ( Off , Flood ,Mist or Air).

The Through Coolant option in the ToolGeometry Parameters has been enhancedto provide a High Pressure selection.

Note: The new options will be availableon both Milling and Turning tools.However, the Mist and Air Coolantoptions will have no effect on Turning.


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Draw Tool Clearance

A Draw tool clearance option has beenadded to the Setting Preferences.

This option is used to display a ghostedimage of the insert shape which will beused to generate the turn cycle offsetincluding tool clearance angles.


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CAD Support

DWG/DXF ImprovementsThe following improvements have been made:

Files from Autodesk LT are now imported. Support for Autocad 2013 format. Paper Space support


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Code Wizard

Inch / Metric conversion of CGDs

In Edgecam 2013 R2, users can nowconvert CGDs from Inch to Metricand vice versa.

A Machine Units conversion can beapplied to existing CGDs. A warningwill be displayed to ensure that theuser realises that the stored valueswill be changed.

Relevant data in the post will beconverted in addition to thegraphics (both parametric and non-parametric).


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Protection of Graphics

To ensure that manufacturer's graphics are protected, the CGD filecan be locked.

When a CGD file is locked, it is not possible to copy any of thegraphics; the Copy function is greyed out.

In addition, in Edgecam, if a .tmc file is generated from a lockedCGD file, the machine graphics will not be copied.


A Keyed Turret option hasbeen added to the CodeWizard Machine Parametersproviding for machines fitted

with index turrets that havekeyed recesses into whichpre-assembled keyed toolholders can be mounted.


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Template ChangesThere have been a number of changes to Code Wizard templates in Edgecam 2013 R2.

Below is a summary of changes:

Moriseiki TemplateA multiple turret capability has been added to the Moriseiki template.

Further improvements have been made with respect to individual tool change positions and, inparticular, for moves to tool change as coordinate positions.

Adaptive ISO and Adaptive Siemens Milling TemplatesA CGX capability has been added to the Adaptive ISO and Adaptive Siemens milling templates.

New TokensMill

NEXT_COMMENT Next Comment

NEXT_DESCRIPTION Next Description

NEXT_GROUP Next Group

NEXT_GROUP_NUMBER Next Group Number

NEXT_GROUP_TEXT Next Group Text

NEXT_ID Next ID

NEXT_ID_NUMBER Next ID Number

NEXT_ID_TEXT Next ID Text

Turn

NEXTDESCR Next Tool Description

NEXTCOMMENT Next Tool Comment

NEXT_GROUP Next GroupNEXT_GROUP_NUMBER Next Group Number

NEXT_GROUP_TEXT Next Group Text

NEXT_ID Next ID

NEXT_ID_NUMBER Next ID Number

NEXT_ID_TEXT Next ID Text


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Support for Cartesian Output

Cartesian output inRotary Milling andCartesian output in

Rotary Holes optionshave been added to theCode Wizard MachineParameters enablingRotary Axial Milling andRotary Axial CannedHoles to be output asCartesian co-ordinates.


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Code Generator

New Milling MacrosA new macro (CXOUTPUT) has been added to the Milling macros in the Code Generator:

Milling Macro Reference (MACRO 66 - CX.OUTPUT).A new macro (COOLANT) has been added to the Milling and Turning macros in the Code Generator:

Milling Macro Reference (MACRO 716 - COOLANT). Turning Macro Reference (MACRO 716 - COOLANT).

New and Revised System Variables

Two new system variables (ACTIVELINEARAXIS and ACTIVELINEARAXISSIDE) have been added to thefollowing macro in the Code Generator:

Milling Macro Reference (MACRO 44 - SELECT MILL MODE (Rotary/Planar Milling)).A new system variable (COOLANT) and modified system variable (THROUGHCOOLANT) have been addedto the following macros in the Code Generator:

Milling Macro Reference (MACRO 15 - TOOLCHANGE). Turning Macro Reference (MACRO 15 - TOOLCHANGE).

New MM Line SwitchesTwo new MM Line Switches (46 and 47) have been added to the MM (Machine Details Line).


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Maintenance Database Report

For a full list of maintenance items resolved in Edgecam 2013 R2, please refer to the Maintenance DatabaseReport .
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New Features in Version 2013 R1

Below is an overview of new features and enhancements in the last release.

For a summary of new features in previous releases, please visit the History section of the Edgecam website .

Edgecam Wire Erosion

Edgecams new Wire Erosion product is based on the industryleading Vero PEPS Wire product and offers an intuitiveenvironment for the comprehensive programming of all WireEDM machine tools. Including a comprehensive library ofproven post-processors and knowledge-based cutting schemesas standard. Users can select from one of the pre-definedmachining strategies such as 'Unattended night runs' and'Attended day runs' or, alternatively, define their own.

Features include:

Pre-configured code generators, optionallyconfigurable.

Knowledge-based cutting schemes.

Roughing and finishing cuts easily applied tomultiple punches / dies.

Reverse cutting with offsets and cuttingtechnology changes.

Multiple strategies for corner types; includingsquare ISO and conic.

Toolpath display indicators showing thread wire,cut wire and program stop positions.

No-core pocket destruction of round andirregular shapes.

No-core pocket destruction considers pre-holediameter to eliminate air cuts and reduce cycletime.

NoteEdgecam Wire Erosion is now available to purchase and itsproduct code is ENPWE-0.
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New Rough Profile Cycle

This is a new cycle that replaces the Rough Profile cycle.

It is available with all Turning and Production Licenses.

The Rough Profiling cycle removes material in a series of cutsparallel to the input profile and is typically used for roughingfree form profiles from free form stock billets. It is also usefulfor cutting materials where it is beneficial to minimise re-entrant cutting as it keeps the tool in contact with the materialfor longer.

Benefits of the new cycle include:

Cycle is optionally stock aware to eliminate aircuts and reduce cycle time.

Intelligent stock entry and exit.

Support for controller tool offset i.e. G41/G42.

Possibility to enter a constant cut depth ordifferent cut depths for X and Z.

Specify ZX or Constant Offset finishingallowance.

Possibility to enter different offsets for each faceelement.

Option to stop after a specified no. of cuts,return to a safe swarf clearance position, stopthe machine, clear the swarf then carry on.

The old Rough Profile cycle has been removed from the default

user interface but can be retrieved using Customise ->Commands -> Turn Cycles .

Roughing - Waveform Improvements

Roughing Waveform has been improved:

The Waveform strategy now has the ability toset the Approach Type; Helix and Pre-drill arepossible. It works in the same way as the otherstrategies. A 10% bigger drill tool is expectedfor the pre-drill option.

Waveform pattern has been improved to avoid

unnecessary cutting interruptions whenopening the initial 'virtual pocket'. Thetransition between this area and actualtoolpath is much smoother.

Percentage Plunge Feed added to Approach Options

The Plunge feedrate for approach moves can now be specifiedas a percentage of the Plunge feedrate on the General tab. Thisoption is available for all Roughing strategy types.


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Clean Up Final Pass added to Control Options

Some machines tools, due to the "Look Ahead" calculation andthe high feeds, may leave pegs in the material showingunmachined areas. These pegs would be removed if the feedswere reduced, meaning that the toolpath is correct but, due to

the "Look Ahead" calculation, the machine tool is avoidingthose areas. Clean Up Final Pass has been added to the Controloptions which will add a pass at the end of the area to ensurethat all material has been removed.

Moving the Sub-spindle - Option to Return Home without thepart

The sub spindle can be docked to support the part for amachining process after which it may be sent back to its homeposition without the part. Previously, the stock was alwaysreturned home with the sub spindle - this is now optional.

There is an additional code constructor:

Sub Spindle Retract Empty. This is used toformat the NC code for the Return HomeWithout Part option.

Note

If the With Part option is selected, the sub spindle should bedocked at its final grip position prior to

returning home with the part. If it is not, a message is issuedrequesting you do this

Turning Tool dialog - Machining of Internal Holes & Reverse

Radial ToolsMachining of internal rotary holes has been improved toprovide better access and handle situations which werepreviously not possible. Two situations are being improved:

Correctly handle internal holes when using aRadial tool.

Typical work for very large parts where thewhole turret can sometimes go inside thecomponent to do machining

Load a Reverse Radial tool. which on an Indextype turret will allow for two situations (drivenby machine parameter).

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Five Axis Milling dialog - Direct Picking on Model

Previously, the Five Axis cycle had to use geometry createdfrom the solid, for example, Edge Loops and Face Features. Thecycle can now pick edges and faces directly from the modelwithout having to create Edge Loops or Face Features.

Improved Collision Avoidance (3 to 5-Axis and Five AxisCycles)

In Edgecam 2013 R1, a new Remove Remaining Collisions option has been introduced. This option, when checked, willremove any collisions remaining after the main checks havebeen completed by retracting the tool away from the surface.

New Advanced Five Axis Options

In Edgecam 2013 R1, new Chaining Tolerance and Slow andSafe Path Creation options have been introduced on theGeneral tab:

Chaining Tolerance is an internal value, greaterthan zero, used for the toolpath generation. TheChaining Tolerance might have an effect for aflat or slightly curved face where, since less toolpath points are generated, the toolpath has lessinformation. In this situation the chainingtolerance makes the toolpath accurate.However, if a smaller tolerance is selected, morecomputing time is required.

When Slow and Safe Path Creation is checked,the Chaining Tolerance will be set to an intervalnot longer than the maximum stepover distance.As with the Chaining Tolerance, activating thisparameter requires more computing time.

5 axis cycle - separate process and 64-bit support

In Edgecam 2013 R1, a 5 Axis cycle will always be moved into aseparate process, regardless of whether Set Safe Start Point(SSSP) has been set.

A 64-bit version of the application has also been created(EdgeSrv5Axis64.exe).

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Profiling - Break Corner options for Profiling Cycle

The Profiling cycle has been updated to include options tobreak sharp corners with either a radius or chamfer. This willreduce secondary de-burring operations.

Set Safe Start Point for Mill/Turn (Background processing)

Set Safe Start Position is now available in the Mill/Turnenvironment. Turning cycles are not affected. The Safe StartPoint can now be set up using the options in the newBackground Processing tab:

Two safe points can be defined for each turretwhen there is a Sub Spindle. Only one is requiredwhen no Sub Spindle is present.

Only Main Spindle points need to be defined;Sub Spindle points will be created automatically.

Automatically Finding Features - Feature Finder recognises Uand V style grooves

Feature finder now recognises U and V style grooves and setsappropriate attributes. This is useful for machining of suchfeatures using strategies. The new Groove Type Attribute

defines: V style grooves need to have equal side wall

angles.

U and V Style Grooves need to start and end atsame level.

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180 degree base radius.

V style grooves can include a blend radius at itsbase.

V style grooves have Included Angle attribute.

U and V style grooves have Groove Widthattribute. This is the distance across the top ofthe groove.

Groove features are put on a separate layer.

Automatic Feature Finder - Internal Holes

Internal holes will not be found by Automatic

Feature Finder if they are impractical to

machine.

As a general rule, internal holes will not be found if the space(bore / cavity) before the start of the internal hole is either:

Less than 4 times the depth of the hole OR

Less than 4 times the diameter of the hole at theinternal face.

Feature Finder - Holes

It is now possible to find holes from a "dumb" model, add themto the model tree and edit them, if required, within PartModeler.

This new introduction will: Allow ALL "dumb" holes in the solid model to be

defined and edited within Part Modeler.

Allow users to add extra information to "dumb"holes, e.g. thread data.

Allow similar holes to be processed as a group.

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Window Selection Introduced for Remove Face Procedures

It is now possible to use a window selection to select multiplefaces when using the Remove Face procedure within PartModeler.

This new function will:

Allow multiple faces of a feature to be selectedeasily to allow removal of the "dumb" feature.

Allow faces that are FULLY within a windowselection to be selected (Left to Right windowselection).

Allow faces that are PARTIALLY within thewindow selection to be selected (Right to Leftwindow selection).

Enhancements to Drawing Application

Various enhancements have been made to the DrawingApplication within Part Modeler. These include:

The introduction of "Force Aligned Parallel"dimension button, found on the "Modifier"Toolbar.

The introduction of the "Construction" linebutton, found on the "Locate" Toolbar. Thisbutton is also available in the Model application.


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Active Component indicated in Model Window

When two or more components are present in the modelspace, the active (selected) component is now indicated in theModel Window by a red tick.

Images within Dialogs

The dialog mechanism within Edgecam has now been changedto an XML format which will benefit users and developers. Thisnew feature will:

Allow images to be used within dialog boxes tohelp explain modifiers. For Edgecam 2013 R1,images have been added to the AutomaticFeature Finder dialog.

Allow dialogs to be more flexible in design,enabling different styles of dialogs to beimplemented within Edgecam.

Allow greater customisation of dialogs withinEdgecam.


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Feature Ordering Enhancements

Feature Finder internally groups features with similar attributesprior to performing a nearest next sort.

Nearest Next

Mill features on the same solid that share the same CPL levelare now ordered using a "nearest next" logic. This ensures thatthe features are in a reasonable machining order for use byStrategy Manager and Planning Board. This is primarily neededin the milling environment where you have a plate with manypockets.

Feature Find internally groups features with similar attributesbefore performing a "nearest next" sort and automaticallyordering the features:

Closed Pockets, Open Pockets and Open Millfeatures are considered together for thepurpose of internal grouping. The featureattributes that are considered for internalgrouping are MaxXyRadius (range +/- 50%),Depth (range +/- 50%), Lower Radius (exact) andMinimumXYRadius (exact). Each feature groupstarts at the bottom left.

In the example, all attributes are identical exceptfor the MaxXyRadius (The radius of the greatestcircle fitting inside the top contour).

Internal groups have been identified by colourand these groups would typically be roughed /rest roughed with different tooling sets.However, all of these features have the sameMinimumXYRadius and would, therefore, befinished with the same tool. The feature orderused for roughing is, therefore, not necessarilyuseful for finishing.

Features on Parallel CPLs (Z axis) are considered together

The predefined manufacture ordering now groups all mill /hole features on CPLs which share the same Z same directiontogether. This ensures that the order of features is highest levelfirst irrespective of CPL. Previously, mill and hole features weresorted by CPL and then CPL level.

Previously, if Feature Find was run more than once on differentCPLs, features could be identified on different CPLs whichshared the same Z direction. In this situation, ordering featuresby CPL could lead to features on a lower level being orderedbefore features on a higher level.


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Planning Board Automatic Ordering

Feature Find automatically orders features into a logical orderfor manufacture. Machining Strategies can subsequently beassigned to each feature. Typically, a feature will be assigned aminimum of one roughing and one finishing strategy. The

Planning Board can now be automatically ordered based on thepriority setting assigned to each strategy. Strategy Manager(File Properties) is used to assign a priority to a strategy.

Automatic Ordering has been added to the Planning Board:

In Strategy Manager, File Properties specify apriority for each strategy. When the planningboard is populated, it is automatically orderedbased on this priority setting.

In the sample set of Edgecam strategies,priorities have been set so that all rough turningis done before finish turning and rough milling isdone before finish milling.

Automatic Ordering is enabled by selecting AutoSort Planning Board on the General tab of thePreferences dialog or can be done by pressingthe Sort by priority button.

Design - Stock creation and editing improvements

A number of improvements have been made to the DesignStock command:

Stock Profile can now be consistently createdfrom a closed shape without renderingproblems.

Arcs are no longer split into several segments oflines.

Profile Stocks now supporthollow/holes/through pockets.

Tube stocks for turning and milling.

Ability to edit stocks and re-pick geometry ordepth, retaining the original type.


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Simulator Enhancements

Improved simplification of stock from Simulator

The previous simplifier could take minutes to simplifycomplicated stock, the new simplifier (using OpenMP-basedparallelism and a much improved algorithm) should take acouple of seconds (on a Core I7 quad core) to simplify verycomplicated stock (100MB+ STL) and fractions of seconds foranything more reasonably sized.

The simplifier is utilised by the Update Stock command; whenthe resultant stock exceeds the size stated on the dialog, thesimplification is performed. It is also used when saving STLstock directly from the simulator, when requested.

Simulator has been enhanced in version 2013 R1 and you cannow specify a Rewind Point at any point in the instruction list.

Simulator has been enhanced in version 2013 R1 to showdriven milling tool holders and tool graphics as spun; this is

optional with the default being spun. If your driven mill holdersinclude more than just the spinning holder, for example, theholder graphic includes the complete turret, this setting shouldbe unchecked.

Edgecam - Autodesk Vault Interface

The Vault Interface in Edgecam allows users to manage theirdata within Autodesk Vault 2013. Note that this functionality issupported for Autodesk Vault 2013 and above.

The Vault functionality implemented for Edgecam is available inall versions of Autodesk Vault 2013 (Vault Basic, VaultWorkgroup, Vault Collaboration and Vault Professional).

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk Vault is a data management tool integrated withAutodesk Inventor Series, Autodesk Inventor Professional,AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Electrical, and Civil 3Dproducts. It helps design teams track work in progress andmaintain version control in multi-user environments. It allowsthem to organize and reuse designs by consolidating productinformation and reducing the need to re-create designs from

scratch. Users can store and search both CAD data (such asAutodesk Inventor, DWG, and DWF files) and non-CADdocuments (such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files).


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ToolStore Enhancements

Use of CSV, MEG and STL Graphics for Milling Tools andProbes

Some Tooling suppliers have made available tool and toolholder models as STEP files. These files can be loaded intoEdgecam and saved as MEG files to be used in the ToolStore:

A Paste button is now available in ToolGeometry for Milling and Probes enabling theuse of CSV, MEG and STL files as graphics.

No Shank geometry is available with tools usingMEG or STL graphics.

The Simulator will automatically generate a 2Drevolved profile for tools using MEG and STLgraphics.

Taper Ball Nose check box

Previously, a Taper Ball Nose was defined with a Taper, CornerRadius and by leaving the Small Diameter blank. However, thiswas not obvious and caused confusion.

A new Ball Nose check box has been added which, whenchecked, will grey out the Small Diameter and Flute Length asthey are automatically calculated.

Command Line Conversion of Solid to MEG

Some Tooling suppliers have made available tool and toolholder models as Solid CAD files. These files can be loaded intoEdgecam and saved as MEG files to be used in the ToolStore:

If you have many tool models to convert, thenthis command line program can be used toautomate the process.

The program can translate and rotate the part, ifrequired, to achieve the correct orientation forToolStore.

Note: The ability to convert the CAD file is dependent on havingan Edgecam license for that model type.

Code Wizard Enhancements

Support for drilling rotary holes from inside and outside

Edgecam 2013 R1 introduces support for the machining ofInternal Holes and Reverse Radial tools. A new Rotate forReverse Mount setting on the Machine Parameters Dialog -Turret tab allows tools to be mounted on the front or back of aturret.

Turning Templates for Siemens

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release for those machines in Inch and Metric units.

Existing .CGD files for any Siemens controller should not beaffected and should update correctly.

The revised templates are:

adaptive-siemens.cgt and adaptive-siemens-inch.cgt which are generic "Siemens" templates.

adaptive-siemens wfl.cgx and adaptive-siemenswfl-inch.cgx which are generally formatted forWFL controllers. These templates equate to theprevious Siemens versions supplied withEdgecam 2012 R2.

Templates Output from Move to Toolchange / Home

The Code Generator and Templates have been enhanced toprovide more consistent and useful output from the Move toToolchange and Move to Home instructions.

The Move to Toolchange and Move to Home instructions willnow set, using the XMOVE, YMOVE, ZMOVE system variables,the true tooltip position in current CPL coordinates. This changeshould remove high coordinates resulting from movesimmediately after a Move to Toolchange or Move to Homeinstruction which would potentially cause an overtravel.

The templates have been enhanced, as follows:

The XMOVE, YMOVE, and ZMOVE tokens atMove to Toolchange and Move to Home nowalways contain the tooltip position on currentCPL. Not available on Milling templates.

The XTOOL, YTOOL, ZTOOL, XHOME, YHOME andZHOME tokens follow the Values of Tool ChangeHome NC-Style option (Tool Change Tab), where:

Gauge Adjusted Position willcompensate for TOOLXSET andTOOLZSET.

Machine Datum Coords are theturret centre position.

Current CPL Coords will give thesame result as XMOVE, YMOVEand ZMOVE.

Note:

No changes are expected on post processorswith U0V0W0 output style.

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Other Changes

Thread Database

The Thread Database (threaddata.mdb) location is now definedby the ToolStore Support files folder and can, therefore, beshared by all users on a network. Users that use a networklocation for the Toolstore will now use the Thread Databasefrom that area automatically. Previously, Edgecam always usedthe ..\Program Files\..\cam\TStore folder.

Use Max RPM from the Code Generator

A modifier has been added to the Spindle Tab on ToolChangecommand. When Use Max RPM from the Code Generator ischecked, the new Max RPM will be read automatically if theCode Generator is edited or changed.

Update Stock also functions as a Synchronisation command

In turning, when there is more than one turret, the Update

Stock command also functions as a Synchronisation commandbecause it is inserted in the instruction browser for each turret.It will also generate a Sync Point in the NC code.

Feature Find - groove features

A unique layer and colour has been added for groove features.

Zoom In/Out

The default behaviour is to zoom about the mouse position.Previously, Edgecam zoomed about the centre of the screen.

Preferences dialog - New Solid Assembly Preferences forSolids

A new option called Granite Assembly Level Features has beenadded to the Solids Tab.

Direction / Start Arrow for Turn Cycles

In Turn Cycles, the Direction / Start Arrow displayed whenpicking geometry was the same as milling which showed theside to machine. This gave an incorrect impression for the turncycles as the tool controls side. The image is now is a simplearrow to avoid confusion.

Thread Mill - New "Plunge in Centre" modifier

A new Plunge in Centre check box has been added to the LeadTab:

When checked, the tool will plunge down thecentre of the hole.

When unchecked, the tool will plunge at thestart of the lead in.

The cycle used to always plunge centre, but on large threadsthere may be an obstruction in the centre, such as a fixture boltand the time to feed from centre to edge could be wasted time.The New option is on by default to maintain the old behaviour.


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Partial Hole Feature Template

It is now possible to define parts (elements) of holes and makethem into Hole Feature Templates.

Partial Hole Feature Templates can be created by defining theparameters for part of the hole and then setting the Match ToSubset flag to Yes.

The partial hole will be saved to a Hole Feature Template (*.ft).

Transfer of External Threads from SolidWorks

It is now possible to transfer external threads from SolidWorks.

Licensing

New Licenses

Edgecam Wire System - Product Code ENPWE-0

A new Edgecam Wire Erosion system license is introduced inthis release to offer Wire EDM 2 and 4 Axis cycles for thecomprehensive programming of all Wire EDM machines tools.It includes a comprehensive library of proven post-processorsand knowledge-based cutting schemes as standard.

The old Wire Erosion product (license code EN3W0-0) is nolonger available to purchase, and it's license has been renamedto 'Legacy Wire Erosion'.

Edgecam Vault Module - Product Code ENVLT-0

A new Edgecam Vault module license is now available. Thisallows you to manage your data within Autodesk Vault 2013using the Vault Interface in Edgecam. Note that thisfunctionality is supported for Autodesk Vault 2013 and above.

The Vault functionality implemented for Edgecam is available inall versions of Autodesk Vault 2013 (Vault Basic, VaultWorkgroup, Vault Collaboration and Vault Professional). TheEdgecam PC must have the Autodesk Vault Client softwareinstalled on it. Note that one of the prerequisites for theinstallation of the vault client is a qualifying Autodesk CADproduct, i.e. Autodesk Inventor (Autodesk Inventor View andAutodesk Inventor LT are not qualifying CAD products).

NCSIMUL Link Module - Product Code ENSIM-0

A new Edgecam module license that provides a link to theNCSIMUL product is now available. The link transfers NC code,

stock and tooling information directly to NCSIMUL to simulatethe machining. A copy of NCSIMUL with appropriate machinetool graphics (purchased separately from NCSIMUL agents)must also be installed on the Edgecam PC.

Changes to Existing Licenses

All of the licensing changes below will be available when usingEdgecam 2013 R1, without the need for a license update.

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The Standard Milling and Standard Production licenses nowinclude the 4/5 axis positioning capability. Previously, this wasonly available on the Advanced and Ultimate Milling andProduction licenses.

Advanced 5 Axis now included in the Edgecam Educational

licenseThe Edgecam Educational license now includes access to theAdvanced 5 Axis cycle. The Advanced Five Axis cycle is anextension of the standard 5 axis cycle. The cycle has a graphicaldialog with interactive geometry selection and extends thefunctionality available in the standard 5 axis cycle, offeringadditional calculation methods.

Probing now included in the Educational and Homeworklicenses

The Edgecam Educational and Homework licenses now includeaccess to the Probing cycles. This enables insertion of probing

macros for part setup into the Edgecam machining sequence,removing the need to insert probing instructions after postprocessing.

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