Advanced 3D with HSM

Advanced 3D with HSM enhancements introduce a complete range of advanced 3-axis milling functionality with support for high-speed machining (HSM). Three-axis surface machining capabilities provide more control and flexibility in toolpath generation with integral high-speed machining support. The enhancements blend ease-of-use and powerful functionality.

Advanced 3D with HSM enhancement for SolidSurfacer includes:

• Support for 3D material only;
• Support for more advanced tool shapes (tapered tools);
• New types of finishing processes (e.g. surface step-over cut and steep/shallow combination);
• Improved toolpath quality;
• Options to provide toolpaths that better support high speed machining;
• Improved use of boundaries;
• Enhanced entry/exit control;
• Ability to directly machine faceted bodies, including imported STL files;
• Automatic core/cavity detection for inside-out or outside-in determination;
• Operation splitting for tool wear and for optimal length out of holder;
• Multi-threaded for multi-CPU machines and to support batch toolpath generation; and
• Automatic filleting of a surface to avoid sharp concave corners.

IMTS BOOTH D-3001
Gibbs and Associates
Moorpark, CA