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Release of wire-EDM program expands CAM functionality |
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With the
new release of FeatureWIRE, a wire-EDM program, Engineering Geometry
Systems (EGS) says it has now expanded the functionality of all its
FeatureCAM products.
FeatureWIRE is programming for 2-axis, 2-axis
taper and full 4-axis wire-EDM. EGS says the feature-based technology
in FeatureWIRE includes designing parts using features such as dies and
punches. Based on the features selected, the knowledge-based technology
can automatically provide the operations needed for various cutting
strategies and retrieves cutting conditions from the incorporated
database.
The program's functionality includes support for skim cuts, no-core
cutting and the creation of gears and cams. For 2-axis parts, the
program supports constant and variable taper. For 4-axis parts, points
from the upper and lower curves can be matched to specify
synchronization points. FeatureWIRE also supports a wide variety of
past processors, including Charmilles, Agie, Sodic, Fanuc and
Mitsubishi. Find out more at www.featurecam.com.
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