workflow

: workflow
Advanced Toolpath Accelerator

What is Workflow:

- Intuitive method for processing NC code

- Guides the user through the manufacturing process in sequential steps

- Ribbon toolbar layout is designed to work from left to right taking you through each stage

- Makes Edgecam Solid Machinist even easier to use

Step 1 - Start
Load the Solid Model
Step 2 - Setup
Add stock, fixtures and machine
Step 3 - Features
Find the Features

Step 4 - Manufacture
Run the Planning Board and apply machining strategies
Step 5 - NC Code
Simulate the machining and then generate the NC Code

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strategy
manager

: strategy manager
True Knowledged Based Machining

Reduce your programming time to seconds with Edgecam Strategy Manager®.

Edgecam Strategy Manager® encompasses the best from the principles of rules,
knowledge and feature based machining and utilizes these to produce a fast,
reliable and highly automated solution for solids machining.

Edgecam Strategy Manager extends the Edgecam Strategy Manager® does not Key Benefits
feature based approach of Edgecam impose rules or working methods, instead
Solid Machinist® and combines this with it allows you to utilize the knowledge of • Reduce time to market and lower costs
the knowledge and experience of skilled your top programmers with every part you
engineers on the shop floor to produce need to machine. The process is entirely • Capture design and manufacturing intent
machining strategies tailored to your own graphical and no knowledge of high level
best practices. programming languages is required. • Apply your proven manufacturing process

It effectively drives the CAM process and Edgecam Strategy Manager® can be used • Reduce programming time
as a result, machining methods are kept to automate any Edgecam machining
consistent, best practices maximized and, application. • Eliminate programming errors
once set up, programming time is drastically
reduced. • Increase repeatability and traceability

At the core of Edgecam Strategy Manager® • Easy to implement

is an easy to use, graphical flow charting
tool for building flexible strategies for • Edit free G-Code straight to your machine
machining solid models.

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“Strategy Manager® will allow us to compete in the global market place by

dramatically reducing our lead times in our Press Tool production and maximize
our machine utilization in a ‘one off’ environment.” Martyn Wear
Director, Paragon Tools

Reduce Programming Time Load native CAD models without translation

Edgecam Strategy Manager® captures your

manufacturing knowledge in a simple flow
chart format to define rules governing how
a part will be machined. With a few simple
steps you can reduce programming time,
and create consistent repeatable G code.

Edgecam Solid Machinist®

• Reads native files from major CAD software without translation

• No translation means 100% data integrity every time

• Best-in-class feature recognition

• Part-to-toolpath associativity,
eliminating rework after design changes

Learn more about Strategy Manager’s features and potential for your business at www.edgecam.com.
®

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milling

: milling
Program simple milling machines up to sophisticated
In process stock
multi-axis machining centers
Rest material removal
Edgecam Milling provides functionality to program wire Total tool path control

frame geometry or solid model component parts on a Angle Heads

variety of machine tool configurations, from 2.5 Axis Probing

milling to complex surface tool paths on 3 to 5 axis Tool Libraries

milling machines. Shop Floor Documentation

Edgecam Milling provides a full range of Key Benefits

machining operations to program parts
for a wide variety of machining centers. • 2-1/2 axis machining
NC programmers are presented with an
assortment of milling operations to efficiently • Subroutine support
machine parts from primatic to freeform
• Canned cycles
shapes.
• Thread milling
Edgecam presents an easy to use, graphical
interface that guides the programmer through • Advanced surface/solids machining
each machining operation. Operations
simplify the organization of machining • Tombstone support
commands allowing for efficient learning and
implementation. • 3+2 machining

Edgecam Milling supports special tooling and • 4&5 axis simultaneous

machining operations recommended by ma-
jor tooling manufacturers. Examples include,
but are not limited to, facing and right angled
heads, trochoidal, and waveform patterns.

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milling

Edgecam Code Wizard - Customizable and Flexible Code Creation

Edgecam Code Wizard easily creates NC code for most machine tools. Templates are included for most common machine
types. Edgecam Code Wizard is logically sectioned into questions and prompts designed to quickly and easily guide the
operator through the creation of post processors. Machine tool graphics are an integral part of Edgecam Code Wizard, which
allow for machine simulation during the verification process.

Edgecam Milling works with Edgecam Solid Machinist® and Strategy Manager® to automate
your milling applications.

Reduce Programming Time Load native CAD models without translation

Edgecam Strategy Manager® captures your

manufacturing knowledge in a simple flow chart format
to define rules governing how a part will be machined.
With a few simple steps you can reduce programming
time, and create consistent repeatable G code.

Edgecam Solid Machinist®

• Reads native files from major CAD software without translation

• No translation means 100% data integrity every time

• Best-in-class feature recognition

• Part-to-toolpath associativity,
eliminating rework after design changes

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turning

: turning
Program simple turning centers up to sophisticated Increase machine tool utilization

mill/turn machines Reduced programming time

Edgecam Turning provides functionality for a wide Reduce component

cycle time
range of machine tools, including 2-Axis lathes, multi- Eliminate programming errors and
reduce potential scrap
turret configurations, sub-spindle turning centers
Avoid collisions and expensive
and mill/turn machines. On a mill/turn machine, C-, damage to the machine tool

Y- and B-Axis milling and drilling take place within the Full support for canned cycles

same program as turning, to provide a fully integrated Reduce tooling inventory and stock

programming solution.

Edgecam presents an easy to use, graphical Key Benefits

interface that guides the programmer
through each machining operation. • Advanced roughing and finish turn cycles
Operations simplify the organization of
machining commands allowing for efficient • Grooving Cycles
learning and implementation.
• Threading (taper, single or multi-start)
Edgecam Turning supports special tooling
and machining operations recommended • 4-axis Turning
by major tooling manufacturers. Examples
include, but are not limited to, wiper inserts, • Support for facing, boring and drilling
multi-point tooling, and castellations
grooving. • Canned cycle or longhand format

• C&Y Axis Support

• B Axis Support

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turning

Edgecam Code Wizard - Customizable and Flexible Code Creation

Edgecam Code Wizard easily creates NC code for most machine tools. Templates are included for most common machine
types. Edgecam Code Wizard is logically sectioned into questions and prompts designed to quickly and easily guide the
operator through the creation of post processors. Machine tool graphics are an integral part of Edgecam Code Wizard, which
allow for machine simulation during the verification process.

Edgecam Turning works with Edgecam Solid Machinist® and Strategy Manager® to automate
your turning applications.

Reduce Programming Time Load native CAD models without translation

Edgecam Strategy Manager® captures your

manufacturing knowledge in a simple flow chart format
to define rules governing how a part will be machined.
With a few simple steps you can reduce programming
time, and create consistent repeatable G code.

Edgecam Solid Machinist®

• Reads native files from major CAD software without translation

• No translation means 100% data integrity every time

• Best-in-class feature recognition

• Part-to-toolpath associativity,
eliminating rework after design changes

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waveform

: waveform roughing
Consistent Material Engagement Waveform Roughing :

Reduces cycle time

Waveform roughing strategy is a high speed machining Improves tool life

technique that maintains a constant tool cutting load Lengthens machine
by ensuring the tool engagement into the material is maintenance cycles

consistent. The tool path moves in a smooth path to Keeps constant chip load

avoid sharp changes in direction which maintains the Cuts deeper and faster
machine tool’s velocity.

Constant Engagement With Material For pocket regions the tool will helical
Although the Concentric pattern looks in to depth at the center and open Tool engagement is constant
much simpler at the first glance the the pocket up so that it can create a
problem is that the tool “digs” into each continuous spiral cut until the edge of
corner causing the tool to overload, the pocket is reached. Any remaining
leading to reduced tool life or tool corners are then removed.
breakage. In reality the machine tool
operator may have to reduce the cycle Automatic Adjustment for Tool
feed rate to compensate and thus, Engagement
increase the manufacturing time. To maintain the tool engagement
and the chip load, the tool path is
As Waveform maintains a constant automatically adjusted to compensate.
engagement the feed rate can remain at
the optimal value throughout the cycle. When cutting into a concave area tool
This will improve the tool life and greatly engagement is increased. The cycle
Tool engagement is 100%
reduce the risk of tool breakage. adjusts the step over between the
passes to compensate and maintain
The Waveform Pattern the desired engagement.
To maintain a constant chip load the
cycle uses the philosophy that we When cutting a convex area the
machine from “Stock to part”. This opposite affect occurs. As the material
reduces the amount of intermittent cuts, falls away the tool path step over is
particularly on external regions, which increased to maintain the desired
means the tool is engaged with the engagement.
material for longer without lifting clear.
Traditionally, cycles generally offset the
component until they meet the stock.
This can lead to the generation of sharp
corners and discontinuous tool paths.

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Waveform machining is standard with Edgecam, no additional

purchase necessary

20% Radial Cut Depth

2.5 x Tool Diameter

Smooth Tool Path Full Cut Depth Machining (High

By ensuring the cycle produces a Speed Machining)
smooth tangent tool path, the velocity Waveform Roughing greatly improves
of the machine can be maintained and standard roughing by ensuring a
the desired feed rates achieved. This constant volume of material is removed.
also has the benefit of reducing shaking In addition, this also opens up the
and vibration on the machine and way to use high speed machining,
component. particularly for hard materials.

Linking the Tool Path Cutting along as much of the flute

The links within the cycle are aware of length as possible distributes wear
the rapid and High Feed rate settings evenly along the entire flute length,
for the machine tool. When moving to rather than just the tip. The radial cut
the next cut, the cycle will automatically depth is reduced to ensure consistent
choose the fastest method to get to cutting force allowing cut material
that point. In localized areas the tool will to escape from the flutes. Tool life is
stay at depth, but on long moves the furtherer extended as most of the heat
tool retracts and rapids to position. is removed in the chip.

Stay at Depth An example of the feed rate and depth

When the tool stays at depth the path of cut that can be achieved in hard
will automatically move around the materials, both in Metric and Imperial
stock when required. The moves at measurements, is listed below.
depth can be at high Feed and allows
the user to specify a small retract to
stop the tool rubbing on the floor of the
part.

Simple Interface
Material SS1650 carbon Steel 6AL4V Titanium
We have ensured that the cycle uses
the information in the part and Code Tool 10 mm endmill 1/2 inch endmill
Generator where possible and kept Depth of Cut 20mm 3/4 inch
the interface to only 3 modifiers that
the user can adjust for the waveform Stepover 10% 10%

pattern. This ensures the cycle is easy Feed Rate 5700mm/min 50 in/min
to apply and is integrated into the main
Speed 9500 rpm 3128 rpm
Roughing cycle.

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wire edm

: wire edm
Advanced 2 and 4 axis Wire EDM solutions intuitive graphical user interface

extensive range of CAD

interfaces for both
import and export
Edgecam Wire EDM is the the industry leading Wire
comprehensive machine and
postprocessor database
EDM CAD/CAM system developed specifically for
roughing and finishing
precision engineering industries. It offers an intuitive cuts easily applied to
multiple punches or dies

environment for the comprehensive programming of multiple tagging options

with auto tag removal
all Wire EDM machine tools.
reverse cutting on
roughing, finishing and
tag removal passes
Edgecam’s Wire EDM solution provides Comprehensive machine and
you with the flexibility and confidence postprocessor database no-core pocket destruction
to manufacture 2 and 4 axis parts Edgecam Wire EDM contains a of round , irregular and
accurately and efficiently. Advanced comprehensive database of Wire EDM tapered apertures
machines from the leading Machine Tool
functionality enables manufacture of
manufacturers; including JOB and Script for
complex shapes with irregular tapers
Agie, CMD and CT Expert for Charmilles,
with ease. Brother, Fanuc, Hitachi, Makino, Ona,
Sodick, Seibu and Mitsubishi. The advanced
postprocessors aren’t just limited to the use
Extensive range of CAD interfaces of generic G and M codes; posts are easily
Edgecam Wire EDM comes with an configured to suit different machine models
extensive range of integrated CAD data and configurations.
translators that allow the direct import
of CAD drawings in their native form
or as industry standards. The standard
system configuration comes with
interfaces for DXF, AutoCAD DWG,
IGES and VDA. Optional AutoCAD Inventor,
VISI, Solid Works, Solid Edge, CATIA V5,
Unigraphics, Creo, IGES BREP Solid and
STEP loaders are available. Edgecam
Wire EDM can display the CAD data as
simple wireframe, solids and surfaces or
a combination of both; which are
used as the source for all cut-path
programming.

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By using Edgecam Wire EDM, your programming time will be minimised and your
toolpaths will become more efficient, saving further time on the machine.

Applying cutting technologies Multiple tagging and auto removal Automatic Cutting Strategies
Geometry drawn in or imported into In Edgecam Wire EDM it is possible to Edgecam Wire offers predefined cutting
Edgecam Wire EDM is used to create select from several different methods of strategies for automatic ordering of
‘Wire Features’ ready for the application unattended machining. If your machine is rough, finish and tag removal passes
of cut technologies. Wire Features are equipped with automatic wire threading, to accommodate common shop floor
used whether a single component profile then you will most likely want to run needs such as ‘attended day cutting’ and
or no-core section is being programmed unattended as long and as often as ‘unattended night cutting’. Other features
or as upper and lower sections for 4 axis possible. Unattended machining is include :
machining. Individual Wire Features can performed by leaving the slugs attached
be generated by directly interrogating while all of the preliminary cuts are taken. • 4 Axis ‘null span’ support including
wireframe or solid geometry and Edgecam Numerous strategies are available to cut reliable offsetting where small spans are
Wire EDM can be used to quickly find linked the part; for instance, taking all of the rough eliminated.
items. Multiple Punch or Die profiles can cuts before finishing, in which case all
be generated by the user selecting a set of rough cuts are taken while leaving the tags • Square, conic and constant radius
lines and arcs representing the profiles, as attached, then the tags are removed, and corner modes for variable taper.
typically appears on a press tool plate and finally the finish cuts are taken. Alternatively,
where Edgecam Wire EDM will automatically take the rough and finish cuts while leaving • Separate clearance for main cuts and
and rapidly create discrete profiles from the component or waste material in place tag removal available.
the largest amounts of data. 4-Axis Upper and then remove the tag and finish this area.
and Lower profiles can be automatically • Additional M-Codes including ‘Stop/
synchronised, however, Edgecam Wire EDM Optional stop’, ‘Power on/off’ and ‘Wire
also benefits from full manual override and cut/Thread’.
the use of 3D constraint lines, which define
how the upper shape will be matched to the • Automatic start hole file creation.
Lower shape.
• Incremental lead on points to help
eliminate ‘witness marks’ on finished
component.

• Automatic approach and retract

technology to allow power to be
‘ramped’ up and down gradually.

Edgecam tel. (866) 334-3226

25 North Lake Street email. [email protected]
Suite 220 web. www.edgecam.com
Forest Lake, MN
55025
U.S.A