PartMaker Peter Dickin Marketing Manager Delcam plc
PartMaker Introduction to PartMaker PartMaker companions PartMaker 2011
Focuses on precision machining applications Specialist multi-axis turning and Swiss-turning solution based on patented technology Complete solution for CNC programming – Mill, Turn, WireEDM, Turn-Mill and Swiss PartMaker Introduction
PartMaker is based on two Patented Technologies to simplify the programming of multi-axis lathes U.S. Patent #6,112,133: Simplifies programming of turning with live tooling U.S. Patent #6,741,905: Automates process synchronization Patented technology
PartMaker has robust, field proven posts for over 300 multi-axis lathe models, covering most machines built over the past 15 years All post-processors are provided with machine specific documentation describing machine and post capability All post-processors are fully user customizable Postprocessors
FMS allows users to achieve a higher degree of realism during machining simulation Uses CAD-generated solid models of machine components Uses powerful, yet simple interactive tools to attach components together and describe machine components’ axes of motion. Collision checking is applied to all machine components Full-Machine Simulation
PartMaker developers and sales teams work with all major suppliers Machine tool partners
Key Sectors –Medical –Contract Manufacturers –Aerospace –Telecoms –Automotive Major customers
Why do you need it? Traditional manual programming –Needs skilled, specialist operators –Can produce very efficient programs –Takes many hours of trial and error on the machine –With long runs of parts, a few seconds saved on each part compensates for longer set-up time
Why do you need it? Shorter runs of parts –Savings in manufacturing cannot compensate for long set- up times Shorter lead times –First-off parts must be delivered more quickly More complex parts –Difficult, or even impossible, to program manually More complex machine tools –It is more efficient to check programs on a cheap computer than on an expensive machine tool
PartMaker Companions
PartMaker Companions allow users to access other Delcam technology more easily –PowerSHAPE Companion for PartMaker –PowerMILL Companion for PartMaker
PowerSHAPE Companion Can be used for Data repair with Solid Doctor Editing designs for manufacture Design of machining accessories, such as tool holders, clamps and machine parts
PowerMILL Companion Allows complex five-axis toolpaths from PowerMILL to be used in PartMaker PowerMILL tool paths can be manipulated, synchronized, simulated and post-processed through the PartMaker user interface
PartMaker 2011
PartMaker Version 2011 Major Highlights New method of managing tools Improved solids based programming by allowing display and verification of all programmed toolpaths on a solid model Improved simulation to support of Bar Fed Mills, such as Willimen, Bumotec, Chiron, Mazak and others Faster 3D machining simulation Powerful 3D CAD functionality based on Delcam’s PowerSHAPE Added Surface Swarfing Strategy
More powerful milling Technology from PowerMILL –Four and five-axis swarf machining –High-speed machining –Rest machining
Improved Tools Database Manage Multiple Tools Databases with ease with PartMaker’s Tools Manager Interface. Import and Export tools from spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel Easy to follow user interface allows intuitive yet powerful organization of tools
Solids based Programming Ability to view all of a part’s programmed profiles and holes on a solid model. Easily Locate a Profile/Hole’s Programming Face Window with just a click of the mouse Verify all toolpaths programmed in the job directly on the Solid Model for a complete view of the machining process from any face window
Bar-fed mills Bar-fed mills have complex architecture Combine turning with advanced machining New release supports programming and simulation
Specialist turning New algorithm automates programming of back- turning tools
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