Machining trials carried out by Seco Tools using Edgecam’s new waveform turning roughing strategy, slashed a Welsh subcontractor’s roughing cycle for a diesel generator fan spacer by two-thirds, prompting them to invest in the CAD/ CAM software. Users can also generate short videos directly from the animation menu that can then be shown to customers or other project members.Edgecam Slashes Lathe Roughing Cycles From 24 Minutes To Just 8 Interference Detection : Dynamic collision analysis functions can be used during animations to carry out real time control of mechanism interoperability or process control. Setting up animations is achieved by simply initiating basic movements such as translation, rotation or following a guide curve. Modifications are clearly identified by different colors to distinguish between material added and material removed.Īmimation : EDGECAM WORKXPLORE includes a fully functional animation kernel allowing users to generate exploded views or animated assembly movements.
Precize draft angle values are displayed dynamically as the mouse is dragged over the surfaces and can be inserted by default in the 3D model.Īutomatic 3D part comparison allows real time 3D graphic display of the differences between two versions. EDGECAM WORKXPLORE automatically colors drafts and undercuts according to the mold stripping axis. The calculation and display of drafts and undercuts are extremely quick, even on very big parts. Complementary information such as the object name, encumbrance, number of faces, etc. Precize measurement information is available both on objects and surfaces and enables rapid calculation of volumes and areas. This can also be used to determine the optimal stock model required for manufacturing.
Generation of the bounding box of a part or a set of parts is instantaneous and provides information on the dimensions, volume and weight of the selected elements. The coloring of elements to be analyzed is automatic and users can insert measurement labels containing precize values of the elements selected. The cross section can be made visible on the 3D model or as an isolated entity and can be extracted and exported via the DXF, DWG, etc interfaces.Ĭurvature radius and plane face analysis is a valuable tool for users enabling fast cost and production time evaluation. The dynamic reference controller allows users to control the section plane with the mouse in rotational and panning directions or following a guide curve. High performance dynamic sectioning allows users to explore inside a part or an assembly easily and accurately. In a single mouse click, labels are automatically inserted on surfaces displaying accurate values resulting from various calculations. As well as being extremely fast and efficient (even on very large models), the software’s functions are very easy to use with results being displayed in color on the 3D model.
The need for 2D drawings is minimized as users can directly add dimensional and geometric measurements, annotations and labels to the 3D model.Īnalyse : EDGECAM WORKXPLORE comes with a full range of specialist analysis tools which can be used to help make quotes, diagnostics, assembly notes or for 3D models production preparation.ĮDGECAM WORKXPLORE also offers a range of analysis functions which are usually only available with more costly CAD solutions. Users can convey their ideas, observations, instructions and change requests easily and quickly.
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