Improvements have also been made to the speed of loading a saved Database. When loading a stored DCA file, there will be a noticeable reduction in the time it takes to load and display the database information on screen.
When Importing IGES files, it is possible to change the surface trimming to 3D in the Options > Preference > Open File dialog. Convert to NURB is used to provide preferred surface types for 5-axis machining. Adding the 3D trimming will give better results when importing IGES geometry.
When Re-Triangulating Surfaces, it can be advantageous to change the colour to help quickly identify the different surface sets. Within the Triangulated Surfaces properties, it is now possible to change the colour with an additional Colours option.
To create Revolved Stock, it is no longer necessary to include a Point as reference if you require the creation around the Datum. A Point can still be selected if you require a different centre point for the revolution. Surfaces can also be used to create a Swept Stock Model. The Axis of rotation is dependent on whether you are in Turning or Milling.
Shallow Area Boundaries have been significantly improved to create a smoother result, therefore providing improvements to Constant Stepover passes in shallow areas. These improvements will also provide better results for Cutter Contact Boundaries.
Improvements to Pencil Pass creation will provide better Theoretical Rest Boundaries, as well as improved Rest Corner Finishing. These improvements will be available in a Point Release of V19 providing more continuous Pencil paths and smoother Theoretical Rest boundaries with better Corner Rest finishing, both of which are based on the Pencil Pass calculation.
Translucent Planes have been added to help graphically identify the Min and Max limits within dialogs. Additionally, translucent Cylinders have also been added when creating Revolved Stock models. This new option provides greater graphical interaction with the dialogs with visual confirmation of the correct values being entered. It is possible to switch off this option if preferred in the Right Mouse Context Menu.
Multiple updates to the Graphics have been included in V19, significant improvements should be noticeable in:
- Dragging Boxes
- Completed operation displays
- Individual surface selection on large parts
- Box selection of large parts
- Organising the Operation Tree
- General improved performance in the Operations Tree.
3D Tool Guide rotations can now be enabled using the Drilling Folder angles rather than having to create a separate Boundary Folder.
The Auto-save Macros and Auto-save Database functions now include information from all open Graphics Windows in any given session; in previous versions, only the current active window was saved.
The latest version of the Datakit libraries which contains the translators for Parasolid and NX has been upgraded to their latest version 2022.4. This will keep the translators at the same level as the current software ensuring compatibility.
Above – Editable Toolsheet
Left – 2-Axis Turning - Facing | Left – 2-Axis Turning – Finish Profiling
About NCG CAM St andalone 3D HSM CAM Software
NCG CAM is a stand-alone CAM system offering an easy to use HSM CAM solution that integrates with existing CAD and CAM systems.
NCG CAM boasts many innovative features. It is suitable for all types of forms, creating an optimised, smooth cutter motion ideal for 3D HSM, which will help to extend tool life, minimise wear on the machine tool and producing parts with an excellent surface finish
NCG CAM has a very ‘user-friendly interface’, with a typical learning curve of just 1 day required to machine a live job. It is perfect for the high-speed machining of moulds, dies, prototypes and precision surface machining.
Features:
- Very ‘user-friendly interface’ – making it suitable for even occasional users
- NCG CAM offers many advanced 3D machining routines, rest roughing & 3 + 2 capabilities for all toolpaths, a simultaneous 5-axis add-on module is available
- Fast and efficient roughing strategies, including core roughing and adaptive clearance
- Comprehensive drilling routines – includes automatic hole detection and / or user defined holes
- All machining routines are fully gouge protected for both the cutter and the tool holder
- Rest area option for finishing strategies to minimise any air cutting
- Perpetual Licenses are available and will NOT be discontinued
Key Benefits:
– Stand-alone CAM software that is compatible with ANY other CAD package
– Extremely easy to use with just 1 day's training required to machine a live job
– Ideal for shop-floor programming
– Gouge protection for cutters and holders
– All post-processors are written in-house
– Powerful 3D machining
– Toolpaths optimised for HSM
- Increased efficiency
- Reduced wear on machine
- Extended tooling life
– Saves time and money!
A demonstration version of the NCG CAM software, is available to download - https://www.ncgcam.com/demo-download/
The demonstration version of NCG CAM has unlimited usage and while there are restrictions to the machining output, it can also be used in its basic form as a FREE .iges viewer.
Operating system compatibility: Windows 10TM onwards on a 64-bit platform, 8GB RAM (minimum).
About NCG CAM Solutions Ltd
Established in Cambridge, UK, NCG CAM Solutions Ltd provides CAM software solutions, offering all the tools needed to manufacture prototypes, models, moulds, dies, patterns and finished products. Our specialist area is 3D HSM CAM with our product NCG CAM.
All our staff have a wealth of CAM experience, having worked in the CADCAM and engineering industry for many years. In particular, every member of our support team has worked on the shopfloor using CAM software on live jobs, enabling us to provide an excellent back up and support service for the software.
Established in June 2009, NCG CAM Solutions Ltd has a rapidly growing global reseller base, with resellers for NCG CAM in UK, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Norway, Turkey, Italy, India, Russia, Ukraine, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and across USA and Canada.
To contact a reseller or to download the demonstration version of NCG CAM, visit www.ncgcam.com . Alternatively contact Estelle Dunsmuir for more information – Email Contact or call +44 (0) 1223 236408 / +44 (0)1353 699840.
