Geometric to Demonstrate CAMWorks 2010 at WESTEC

By DE Editors

Geometric Technologies, Inc. will showcase CAMWorks 2010, the latest version of its solid-based CNC programming solution, at the WESTEC 2010 exposition,  being held in Los Angeles March 23-25, 2010.

“CAMWorks 2010 provides a significant number of new machining options to further strengthen its existing manufacturing capabilities and improve productivity with advancements in the 64‐bit version allowing engineers to use its powerful processing to program data‐intensive parts.” says Donnie Dorsey, channel sales manager, Geometric Technologies, Inc. “Our skilled technicians will be demonstrating the new features and advancements throughout the duration of the event at the Geometric booth.”
 
CAMWorks 2010 has more than 50 features and enhancements for machining faster and more accurately.  These include advances to feature recognition, advances in multi-axis machining, as well as improved cutting strategies for 2- to 5-axis milling, turning, and wire EDM.

In turning, the ability to define variable allowances along the feature provides more control while at the same time reduces the time and complexity of programming. For turning and mill/turn machining involving irregular casting stock shapes, an STL file can now be used to represent the stock. While creating a more realistic simulation, this also simplifies the stock definition and results in a more efficient and predictable toolpath, according to the company.

CAMWorks 2010 includes many improvements to multi-axis machining, which enable toolpath generation on increasingly complex part models. New controls have been added to simplify processing of impellers and blisks. Safely entering and retracting from the part has become more flexible and easier than previous versions.

Visualization enhancements have been made to feature,  tooling, and stock display. These changes offer a more realistic representation of the machining environment to simplify programming and improve productivity.

CAMWorks 2010 supports SolidWorks 2009 and 2010, and CAMWorks Solids 2009 and 2010 running under 32- and 64-bit XP, Vista, and Windows 7.

For more information, visit the CAMWorks site.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.