Extending CAM systems
CAM systems are used to generate NC code. There are various areas of application: milling machines, lathes, drilling machines, additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing), thermal cutting machines, etc.
With add-ins for CAM systems that we program ourselves, we can develop the user interface and new commands as well as new or extended functions for you. For example, we support you with data exchange with a database or another application, with production optimisation and control, with graphical algorithms and automation, and with further add-ins that make working with CAM systems easier for you.
Only the systems that we are currently extending with add-ins or controlling programmatically are listed here.
FeatureCAM
The strength of FeatureCAM is its feature-based concept and automatic feature recognition. It is now an Autodesk product, which Autodesk acquired from Delcam a few years ago and which originated at the University of Cambridge. It can load solids, simulate machining steps and generate NC code.
Powermill
Powermill is also an Autodesk product, originally designed for the metal industry and developed for programming toolpaths for 2- to 5-axis milling machines.
SolidCAM
SolidCAM is a product of the company of the same name, SolidCAM. Thanks to its open interface, we can also extend this product.
Siemens NX CAM
Siemens NX with its CAM component is, alongside CAD and CAE, another CAM system for generating CNC code.
Renishaw
Renishaw offers improved simulation of manufacturing processes, which usually surpasses the simulation capabilities of pure CAM systems.
Post-processors
Post-processors can be used to correct or optimise NC code afterwards.
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