5-Axis Positioning


5 Axis examples

If you have a 5-axis machining center, the new 5-axis Positioning Option makes minimizing fixturing of 2.5D parts a snap.  

• Create the 2.5D part and then let FeatureCAM calculate the rotations and transform the part coordinates for you. 

• Both horizontal and vertical machines are supported. 

• Generate the code with respect to one coordinate system or use a coordinate system for each face.

• Supports 5-face machining.

5-Axis Simultaneous Machining

5 axis machine simulation render

bullet point Complex 5-axis milling with FeatureCAM’s ease-of-use

bullet point Includes FeatureCAM’s signature straightforward user interface, simplified and consistent with other FeatureCAM modules

bullet point Accelerates toolpath creation, while still providing control

bullet point Support for 5-axis milling machines as well as turn/mill machines

bullet point New toolpath techniques, including 5-axis trim and swarf milling

 

5 axis renders

bullet point Automatic tool axis control

bullet point Available for parallel, z-level finish, isoline, 3D spiral, flowline, swarf and 5-axis trim

5 axis machine simulation renderbullet point Ability to specify simultaneous tool axis with vertical, lead/lean and others

bullet point Additional level of tool axis control includes tilt axis for gouge avoidance, which permits deeper cuts with shorter tools

bullet point 5-axis hole feature recognition identifies holes at any index angle

bullet point 5-axis machine support in Xbuild


  5-Axis Simultaneous Improvements (2009 Version)  

  • To/From Curve added to tool axis orientation options
    • 5-Axis Simultaneous Improvements
  • Ability to limit 5-axis toolpaths to output 4-axis NC code
  • Support of milling machines with rotary tables at 45 degrees
  • Support for a wider range of b-axis turn/mill machines
  • RTCP (rotational tool center point) support
  • Mazatrol Matrix F85bit2 machines now supported
  • Stepovers for trim features giving better toolpath control