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Save up to 70% of machining time and increase tool
life dramatically with SolidCAM’s iMachining 2D/3D
modules! iMachining brings efficiency to a new
level for CAM users - with an optimal toolpath and
a Technology Wizard for automatic calculation of
cutting conditions.
iMachining features Patent Pending
“Controlled Step over“ technology:
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Shorter cycles – up to 70% savings
Tool Life – up to 3 times longer
Unmatched hard material machining
Outstanding small tool performance
2D & 3D iMachining modules
4-axis and Mill-Turn iMachining
Extremely short learning curve
High programming productivity
Exclusive Technology Wizard
„„ iMachining Technology Wizard automatically produces optimized
Feeds, Speeds, Depth and Width of cuts
„„ Using the “Controlled Step Over” technology, the iMachining
toolpath ensures that the cutting conditions set by the Wizard are
strictly adhered to
„„ The “iMachining Level Slider” lets the user choose from 8 selectable
levels to automatically adjust for “real-world” fixture, tool holding
and machine conditions
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Why users say “WOW!” – Unique iMachining toolpath features:
Morphing spirals – Unlike a simple spiral toolpath,
iMachining employs an advanced morphing spiral that
gradually conforms to the geometry of the feature being machined, maximizing “tool in the cut” time.
Moating – Islands are separated and large areas are
subdivided, using iMachining’s patent pending moating
technology, to maximize morphed spiral cutting and to
minimize the tool jumping around inside pockets.
No wasted motion – All iMachining toolpaths cut
stock to be removed, and never cut “air”. From the
initial approach, right to the last cut, a dynamically
updated stock representation makes sure every toolpath
actually cuts material. “Smart repositioning” is applied,
at cut depth, to move the tool from one cut to another,
only retracting when absolutely necessary.
Fastest Cycle times
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Patent Pending “Controlled Step Over” for constant tool load
Uses more Spiral cuts to increase the Material Removal Rate
Machine deeper at the fastest fully optimized Feeds and Speeds
Eliminates air cutting and unnecessary tool retracts
Easily cut the Hardest materials & use Small tools
„„ With automatic control of the entire machining process, you can cut the
hardest material at incredible speed!
„„ Technology Wizard sets correct Feed and Speed for your tool and material
„„ No more shallow and slow cuts to compensate for small cutter fragility
Faster programming
„„ “Chain and Calculate” – produces toolpaths with perfect Feeds and Speeds
„„ Associative Rest Machining and Finishing decreases programming time
„„ Intelligent toolpath eliminates the need for user defined Lead-Ins and Lead-Outs
Longer Tool life
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“Controlled Step Over” and continually adjusted feed rates reduces tool wear!
No “overloading” or “shocks”, ends premature wear or chipped flutes
Increased depth of cut spreads the cutting to more of the flute, increasing tool life
Managed “Chip Thickness” extends tool life by eliminating “tool rubbing” situations
Technology Wizard
„„ The industry’s first “Technology Algorithm” produces
optimized Feeds, Speeds, Depth and Width of cuts
„„ Using the “Controlled Step Over” technology, the
iMachining toolpath ensures that the cutting conditions
set by the Wizard are strictly adhered to
„„ The “iMachining Level Slider” lets the user choose from 8
selectable levels to automatically adjust for “real-world”
fixture, tool holding and machine conditions
UP TO
70%
TIME SAVINGS
CONNECTOR PLATE
Stock: 150 x 100 mm, Height: 30 mm
Material: 16MnCr5 (1.7131) Steel
Min. Radius: 1.5 mm
Chamfer on all edges
Regular cutting time: 25 min
iMachining time: 9:30 min
Time Savings: 62%
COOLING TURBINE
Stock: Ø 90 mm x 22 mm
Material: AlMgSi0.5
Min. Radius: 2 mm
Tool: Carbide, 3 flutes, Ø 4 mm
Regular cutting time: 22 min
iMachining time: 7:30 min
Time Savings: 66%
UNBELIEVABLE?
Seeing is Believing. Visit us on YouTube
at http://youtube.solidcam.com and see
the latest iMachining Success Stories.
“I can’t believe how quickly I was able
to program with iMachining and then it
milled so quickly and smoothly”
Tim Simpson, Valley Design, USA
“We have found all the claims for iMachining to hold true for our applications in
Dixon Surgical - incredible tool life, faster
cycles, lighter cutting loads reducing
vibration in poor workholding situations
(mill-turn), and protection of small diameter cutters. The user interface is very clear
and simple, and programming iMachining
is faster than traditional strategies.”
Jay Dixon, Dixons Surgical Instruments Ltd., UK
“I used iMachining the other day. We tried
pretty hard to destroy the endmill, but it
looked like new when we were done”
Jake Aasness, Kline Oilfield Equipment, USA
iMachining for 4-axis & Mill-Turn
„„ Program 4-axis cuts with iMachining technology!
„„ Decreases cycle time, extends tool life and provides superior finishes for 4-axis and Mill-Turn
„„ iMachining advantages overcome standard problems of rigidity and imperfect tooling in
4-axis simultaneous machining
iRest Roughing & 2D iFinish
„„ Combined with iRest and iFinish, iMachining provides a complete machining solution
„„ iRest reduces cycle time dramatically by rest-roughing with smaller and smaller tools
„„ iFinish pre-machines all necessary areas, ensuring the final finish pass can be taken at
full cut depth, without chatter in corners
iMachining 3D: Full Automatic 3D - with all the proven iMachining 2D benefits
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Optimal Z-Slice machining (using proven 2D iMachining technology)
Deep step-down roughing
Scallop-driven intelligent step-up
Negligible repositioning — intelligent localized machining
No air cutting — updated stock driven machining
Automatic Z-Level “cutting conditions” adjustments
Automatic prismatic part roughing and semi-finish
Tangent lead-in/lead-out arcs
Wizard automatically determines “cutting conditions”
“Truly Amazing!“ This is what customers, machine
tool manufacturers and tooling companies
alike state about iMachining. Fully integrated in
SolidWorks, this CAM-Module from SolidCAM will
make your CNCs more profitable than ever.
Now, 3D iMachining, with its unique localized
machining and optimal ordering, manages to
eliminate almost all retracts, long positioning,
and air cutting, producing the shortest cycle
times in the industry. 3D iMachining uses target
and updated stock geometry to automatically
recognize areas it needs to machine, taking into
consideration previous operations.
Get the best toolpath ever. Get iMachining!
99 Reduced cycle times
99 Longer tool life
99 Automatic Feeds and Speeds
99 Reduced programming time
99 Morphing spirals
99 Intelligent separation
99 Best user interface
iMachining is a revolutionary CAM Module in SolidCAM
2012, the complete integrated Manufacturing Solution
inside SolidWorks, supporting all CNC-Technologies:
„„ iMachining 2D/3D
„„ 2.5D Milling
„„ 3D High Speed Machining
„„ High Speed Surface Machining
„„ Multi-Sided Indexial Milling
„„ Simultaneous 5-axis Milling
„„ Turning
„„ Advanced Mill-Turn
„„ Wire EDM
Advanced Mill-Turn with full Multi-Turret,
Multi-Spindle support
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„„ Solid Probe
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