Advanced CAM capabilities recently released by Cimatron (NASDAQ:
CIMT), Givat Shmuel, Israel, will be demonstrated at the EMO tradeshow
in Hanover, Germany, 17-22 of September, 2007.
Cimatron's advanced CAM capabilities enable toolmakers and
manufacturers to achieve top-quality surfaces using a rich set of
2.5-5-Axis roughing, finishing, and drilling strategies. Cimatron CAM
solutions are tightly integrated with the design applications as part of
the CimatronE CAD/CAM suite, enabling toolmakers and manufacturers to
streamline design and manufacturing cycles.
New capabilities in the recently released version 8 of CimatronE
include NC-Preview, Automated Drill, and advanced 5-axis machining
options.
5-Axis Machining
CimatronE version 8 features new enhancements to the 5-Axis
Production application, delivering higher performance and better user
control. Exact simulation of tool path and machine kinematics ensures
the most reliable results.
Cimatron 5-Axis Production provides the programmer with complete
control to influence any aspect of the toolpath, enabling even the most
complex parts to be machined safely and effectively. Integrated CAD
capabilities for surfacing are built into the application, facilitating
on-the-fly design changes for concurrent engineering and efficient
change management.
"Using Cimatron's 5-Axis Production has helped us
successfully launch a new product. Things are going so well we are
looking at buying another 5-Axis machine to help us fill the high
demand" said Steve Hamrick, of Regal Prototypes Inc, USA.
Cimatron's 5-Axis solution also includes a rich set of
applications to support streamlined common 5-Axis machining tasks such
as impellers, turbine blades, electrodes, and engraving. To smooth the
integration of the application into the 5-Axis manufacturing
environment, Cimatron provides an extensive selection of post-processors
for most machines and controllers in the market.
NC-Preview
Cimatron's NC-Preview provides unique decision-support
capabilities that dramatically shorten the NC programming cycle. In a
matter of seconds and before the actual toolpath is calculated,
NC-Preview provides a visual presentation of the approximated outcome of
the toolpath. With clear understanding of remaining stock, extra
material, and the tool length required, programmers are able to optimize
machining strategies and eliminate any potential errors early in the
process.
Automated Drill
Cimatron's new Automated Drill delivers adaptive, accurate,
and easy-to-use drilling functionality for applications ranging from
plate machining to 5-axis production and gun drilling. It automatically
detects both geometric and non-geometric hole properties, tracks
remaining stock, and assigns the appropriate drilling sequence.
Automated Drill allows users to define new drilling sequences on-the-fly
and save these sequences for future use. Hundreds of holes can be
recognized in seconds, reducing drill programming time by up to 90%.
Micro-Milling
Cimatron is the first CAD/CAM software to support micro-milling.
Cimatron's unique algorithm and corresponding set of NC tools
enable effective scaling of jobs to the micro environment, while
continuing to ensure the superior accuracy and surface quality.
With built-in strategies for high-speed cutting and other machining
functions optimized for micro-milled surfaces, Cimatron NC enables
manufacturers and tool makers to achieve superb surface quality with
tolerance as tight as 0.0001mm and using cutting tools with diameters
down to 0.1mm.
"We have been serving tool makers and manufacturers for more
than two decades," said Danny Haran, Cimatron's president and
CEO. "The growing demands for accuracy, cost control, and speed of
delivery present manufacturers with new challenges. We continue to
provide advanced technologies and solutions that enable manufacturers
and tool makers to adopt new strategies and step up to these
challenges."
The 2007 EMO trade fair will take place in Hanover, Germany, The
latest products and services for the metalworking industry will be on
display, with special emphases on cutting, splitting, milling and metal
forming machine tools, manufacturing systems, precision tools,
automation components, computer technology, industrial electronics and
accessories. More details can be found at
http://www.emo-hannover.de/homepage_e.
About Cimatron
With more than 20,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is a
leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM solutions for mold, tool and die
makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed
to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline
manufacturing cycles, enable collaboration with outside vendors, and
ultimately shorten product delivery time. Cimatron's cutting-edge
CAD/CAM solutions are widely used in the automotive, medical, consumer
plastics, electronics, and other industries.
Founded in 1982, Cimatron is publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange
under the symbol CIMT. Cimatron's subsidiaries and extensive
distributor network are located in over 35 countries to serve customers
worldwide with complete pre- and post-sales support.
For more information, visit http://www.cimatron.com.
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