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Features
PowerMill 2018: Expert high-speed and 5-axis CAM
New features in PowerMill® 2018 make 3- and 5-axis machining safer and easier, giving manufacturers greater confidence to run their CNC machines unsupervised.
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Expert performance
Rapid calculation of toolpaths for large or complex parts. Machine surfaces, solids, or meshes. (video: 2:18 min.)
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High-speed roughing
Cut parts faster with high-efficiency roughing. Prolong tool life and reduce maintenance costs. (video: 2:52 min.)
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Comprehensive finishing
Access a vast library of toolpaths. Improve surface finish, while minimizing manual polishing. (video: 2:38 min.)
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Toolpath optimization
Make global or localized edits to your toolpaths without the need for lengthy recalculations. (video: 2:28 min.)
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New | Ribbon interface
Improved interface and user experience. Make better use of the 3D view, and quickly access commonly used commands.
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2.5D programming
Interactively create 2D features, toolpaths, and NC code. Automatically check for collisions and minimize air cutting.
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Rib machining
ULTIMATE
Produce cutter-friendly toolpaths to mill ribs in molds and dies. Use as a low-cost alternative to EDM.
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Every CAD support
Import surfaces, solids, or meshes from mainstream CAD systems. Create high-quality NC code regardless of model quality.
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5-axis machining
PREMIUM, ULTIMATE
Choose from a range of toolaxis modes. Includes auto-collision avoidance. (video: 2:54 min.)
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Expert 5-axis control
PREMIUM, ULTIMATE
Control your 5-axis machine to improve machine motion and part quality. (video: 2:33 min.)
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Efficient 3+2 programming
Machine difficult-to-reach features with fewer setups, shorter tools, and more aggressive feeds and speeds.
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Comprehensive tool support
Access a comprehensive suite of tool types and combine with 3- and 5-axis strategies to meet your machining needs.
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Enhanced | Dynamic machine control in region
PREMIUM, ULTIMATE
Select multiple regions of your toolpaths, use a virtual CNC machine to dynamically apply alternative toolaxis settings
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Electrode manufacture
ULtimate
Automate the manufacture of electrodes for EDM. Define machining templates and apply to families of parts. (video: 2:25 min.)
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Industrial robots
PREMIUM, ULTIMATE
Offline programming and simulation of robots. Analyze axis motion to reduce singularities and over-travel. (video: 2:31 min.)
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Turning CAM
Gain turning strategies for use on 5-axis mill-turn machines. Combine with milling toolpaths for fewer machine setups.
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Blisk and impeller machining
ULtimate
Use 5-axis machining to produce blisks, IBRs, and impellers. Create smoother roughing and finishing toolpaths.
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Enhanced | Turning improvements
Make edits to turning toolpaths without lengthy recalculation. Check for collisions and apply to 3D stock model.
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Blade milling
ULtimate
Get tools to machine turbine blades, vanes, and other airfoils. Use specialized toolpaths with smooth 5-axis motion.
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Port and manifold manufacture
ULtimate
Use 5-axis milling to cut ports. Control engagement angle and cutter push off, and minimize manual polishing.
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Link control
Control noncutting toolpath connection moves. Minimize air cutting, avoid dwell marks, and improve surface finish.
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Customization and automation
Embed your expertise into templates, macros, and toolbars. Minimize programming time and human error.
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Tooling database
Build a searchable tool database and share across your engineering team for greater process control.
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Setup sheets
Share vital information with your shop-floor operators. Minimize setup time, and help avoid costly mistakes.
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Enhanced | Stock simulation
Dynamic ViewMill now provides improved image quality. New options to detect and display collisions with stock.
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Collision checking and avoidance
Get tools to find and remove collisions and near misses. Analyze your entire CAM project for greater confidence.
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Machine simulation
Simulate your toolpaths and NC programs using a virtual CNC machine. Highlight over-travel and rotary axis reversals.
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Optimizing machine motion
Dynamically orientate your virtual CNC machine tool to use shorter tools and more aggressive feeds and speeds.
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Verification exports
Quickly transfer your NC programs and associated data to third-party verification software for added peace of mind.
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Trusted NC code output
Output high-quality NC code for your machines. Access the latest machining functions on major NC controllers.
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