Advanced Router
AlphaCAM Advanced Router is the ideal system for the general purpose/sub-contract
machine shop. Renowned for its genuine ease of use and functionality, this system
is the true solution for "shopfloor machining".
Create machined parts from scratch using AlphaCAM's integrated AlphaCAD system
or import native files from systems such as Catia, Unigraphics, Solidworks,
and AutoCAD, and apply the necessary machining strategies to the existing geometries.
Post processors often pose their own problems. Many of today's leading systems
are easily configured by Licom engineers and will produce edit-free NC code
for virtually any CNC control.
Solid simulation of clamps and fixtures with clash detection takes some of
the guesswork away and now makes the machinist's life easier by simulating the
actual production of the components on the machine tool.
2D Pocketing with Unlimited Numbers of Pockets and Islands
Pockets can be created with either vertical, profiled or sloping sides,
eliminating the need for complex 3D modelling software on the shopfloor.
Apply Z level attributes to flat 2D Geometries and use AlphaCAM's powerful
new Automatic Multi Level pocketing routine to generate complex toolpaths.
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Drilling
Create linear or canned cycle code using auto or semi-automatic hole
selection with subroutine options for drilling, pecking, boring
and reaming.
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Engraving
AlphaCAM's powerful 3D engraving can create intricate designs for the
jewellery and printing industries using user defined tools and simple
2D geometries.
Projection of engraved toolpaths onto surface models enables the mouldmaker
to generate company logos and component identification on mould surfaces.
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Horizontal and Multiple Index Machining
AlphaCAM has the facility to create NC programs for any articulation
of axis.
Rotary routering, tombstone machining, and complex 3 plus 2 plane machining
are all catered for. Create parts on the fly or insert previously machined
parts onto a previously designed tombstone or fixture. Insert additional
clamps and fixtures for a realistic simulation of the component in production.
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2.5D Machining
Powerful 2.5D machining strategies allow the user to create complex 3D
components using 2D geometries with draft angles, radii or any user-defined
profile.
The strategy can be applied to any 2D geometry or pocket.
Maximum depth of cut and chord error can also be controlled.
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Clamp and Fixture Definition
Clamps and fixtures designed in AlphaCAM can be saved away and then inserted
into the main AlphaCAM file where necessary to enable full simulation
of the machining operations, detecting collisions when they occur.
This helps the engineer to position clamps and fixtures and takes away
some of the guesswork by machine operators, thereby aiding the production
process.
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Limited Strategy 3D Machining
AlphaCAM Advanced Router allows you to design and create a 3D surface model
from scratch or import a 3D model or STL file from another design system.
Advanced Router allows you to Z contour rough and planar machine using
ballnose, bull or flat cutters. Machining can be contained using boundaries,
and cutting between specified Z levels is also allowed.
If more 3D machining strategies are required, an upgrade to Advanced
3D 3 Axis router provides the solution.
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