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VisualCAM 2015
Computer Aided Manufacturing for everyone!
Powerful | Easy To Learn | Easy To Use | Value Priced
VisualCAM
®
VisualCAM includes VisualMILL, VisualTURN, VisualNEST & VisualART.
A complete CNC programming system for rapid prototyping, mold & die, tooling,
wood working, general machining, hobby & education.
Also available as plug-ins to Rhino®, SolidWorks® and Geomagic Design®
VisualMILL includes powerful 2.5, 3, 4 and 5 axis
machining functionality to program CNC mills.
Comes with hundreds of free post-processors and
the ability to create new ones.
VisualNEST with both Rectangular & True Shape
nesting is used for optimally arranging and fitting
arbitrary part geometry shapes onto sheets of
stock material.
VisualTURN is a complete 2 axis CNC turning
center programming system, including Roughing,
Finishing, Grooving and other machining methods
as well as free post-processors.
VisualART converts of artwork to geometry
suitable for machining. Used for modeling artistic
shapes using bitmap images, it extends the capabilities of the machining modules.
MecSoft Corporation
18019, Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA – 92614 Tel: 949.654.8163
Fax: 949.654.8164 www.mecsoft.com
VisualMILL 2015
VisualMILL is one of the 4 modules in the VisualCAD/CAM standalone product suite that is used for programming
CNC mills. It is ideal for rapid-prototyping, mold & die, tooling, wood working, general machining, hobby and
education. VisualMILL includes 2.5, 3, 4 and 5 axis machining functionality. It comes with hundreds of free
post-processors and a post-processor generator to create your own. Priced right for the cost conscious buyer,
VisualMILL software delivers outstanding value for your investment.
Configurations
VisualMILL Standard (STD)
VisualMILL Professional (PRO)
VisualMILL Expert (EXP)
VisualMILL Premium (PRE)
A multi-purpose program ideal for panel-processing, rapid-prototyping, hobby
and educational markets where ease of use is a paramount requirement.
Includes 2 & 3 axis machining methods.
Includes all of STD functionality plus a wider range of 2, 3 axis methods as well
as 4 axis Indexed and continuous roughing and finishing operations as well as
advanced simulation.
Common Features in 2015
STD EXP PRO PRE
MILL
For demanding users with sophisticated requirements such as mold, die &
tooling, woodworking industries. Includes all of EXP plus indexed 5 axis
machining and advanced simulation.
For demanding users with highly sophisticated manufacturing requirements
such as aerospace, advanced mold making and woodworking. All of PRO
functionality plus continuous 5 Axis machining.
4 Axis Milling
STD EXP PRO PRE
Toolpath Editing
STD EXP PRO PRE
32 & 64 Bit
4 Axis Indexed Machining
Toolpath Graphical Viewing
Default Knowledge Base
4 Axis Auto Multiple Indexing
Toolpath Graphical Editing
Predefined Regions Creation
4 Axis Continuous Facing
Toolpath Instancing
Drag/Drop Tool, Knowledge Bases
4 Axis Continuous Pocketing
Toolpath Arc Fitting
Avoid Regions
4 Axis Continuous Profiling
Manual Tabs/Bridges Creation
4 Axis Continuous Engraving
Post Processor Generator
Stepped Tooling
4 Axis Parallel Roughing
Customizable Post Generator
4 Axis Parallel Finishing
Simulate Cycles
4 Axis Radial Finishing
Arc Output
4 Axis Projection Pocketing
Helix Output
2 1/2-Axis Milling
STD EXP PRO PRE
High Speed Pocketing
Spiral Output
Pocketing
5 Axis Output
Profiling
5 Axis Milling
Facing
5 Axis Indexed Machining
Engraving
5 Axis Continuous Curve Projection Machining
Miscellaneous
V-Carving
5 Axis Continuous Flow Curve Machining
HTML Based Shop Documentation
V-Carve Roughing
5 Axis Between 2 Curves Machining
Knowledge Base
Chamfering
5 Axis Drive Curve Machining
Default Knowledge Base
Hole Making
5 Axis Surface Normal Machining
Multiple Setups
T-Slot Milling
5 Axis Swarf Machining
Rotate Table Setups
STD EXP PRO PRE
Thread Milling
STD EXP PRO PRE
Fixture Offset Programming
Re-Machining
Hole Making
STD EXP PRO PRE
Machine Control Operations
Automatic Hole Selection, Sorting
Check Surface Boundary Creation
Drilling
Tool Silhouette Boundary Creation
Horizontal Roughing
Tapping
Tool Double Contact Boundary Creation
Parallel Finishing
Boring
Tool Holder Collision Boundary Creation
Horizontal Finishing
Reverse Boring
Radial Machining
User Defined Cycles
Utilities
Spiral Machining
4 Axis Drilling
G-Code Editor & Analysis Tool (3rd Party)
Clear Flats Machining
4 Axis Tapping
Plunge Roughing
4 Axis Boring
Horizontal Re-roughing
4 Axis Reverse Boring
3 Axis Milling
STD EXP PRO PRE
STD EXP PRO PRE
STD EXP PRO PRE
Plunge Re-roughing
Projection Pocketing
Simulation
3D Offset Profiling
Toolpath Animation
3D Offset Pocketing
Cut Material Simulation
Pencil Tracing
Advanced Cut Material Simulation
Valley Re-Machining
Machine Tool Simulation
STD EXP PRO PRE
Plateau Machining
Steep Area Parallel Machining
Horizontal Hill Machining
Tools
STD EXP PRO PRE
Standard Mills (Ball, Flat, C Rad., Vee, Taper)
Curve Machining
Standard Drills (Drill, Tap, Bore, Rev. Bore)
Between 2 Curves Machining
Holder Collision Detection
Reverse Post Machining
Form Tools
MecSoft Corporation
18019, Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA – 92614 Tel: 949.654.8163
Fax: 949.654.8164 www.mecsoft.com
VisualTURN 2015
VisualTURN is a powerful 2 axis turning center/lathe programming system, that is included as a
separately licensed module inside VisualCAM. This module includes Turn Roughing, Finishing,
Groove Roughing, Finishing, Threading, Parting, Hole Machining methods & free post processors.
2 Axis Turning
VisualTURN
Hole Making
Roughing
Drilling
Finishing
Tapping
Groove Roughing
Boring
Groove Finishing
Reverse Boring
TURN
VisualTURN
Threading
Follow Curve
Toolpath Simulation
Parting Off
Toolpath Animation
Upgraded 3D Model Slicing
Cut Material Simulation
Global Part Object
Part to Stock Comparison
VisualTURN
Materials for Stock Models
Knowledge Base Loading and Saving
Post-Processor Generator
Tool Path Viewer
User customizable post-processor generator
VisualTURN
MopSets
Machine Control Operations
Fixture Offset Operations
Drag and drop operations from Knowledge Base
Diameter programming migrated to VisualTURN from Post
VisualNEST 2015
VisualNEST is a cost effective solution for optimally arranging and fitting geometric shapes onto
sheets of stock or sheet material. It provides two primary nesting capabilities: Rectangular Nesting and
True Shape Nesting. For both solutions, individual 2D CAD shapes can be arranged on sheets
according to user-defined quantities, spacing, and with orientation control, including material grain
restrictions.
NEST
Rectangular Nesting is very fast and useful in cases where the shapes are rectangular, such as when
nesting panels for the assembly furniture industry.
True Shape Nesting considers the true shape of the parts to be nested and can place smaller parts within cutouts of larger parts and can also
accept true shape remnants as material sheets. VisualNEST saves the resultant nested geometry for follow-up applications use such as
machining or fabrication.
Product Architecture
VisualNEST
64 Bit Version
Sheet Parameters
VisualNEST
Sheet start corner
Nesting direction
User Interface Enhancements
VisualNEST
Grain direction
Wizard Interface
Unlimited number of sheets
Preview before output
Sheet layering by color
Nesting Methods
VisualNEST
Part Parameters
Rectangular (sometimes referred to as ‘block’ nesting)
Distance limits between part and part
True Shape
Rotation limits
VisualNEST
Mirroring
Global Parameters
Distance limits between part and sheet
VisualNEST
Island recognition
Part-in-Part
Distance limits between two adjacent parts
Accuracy of nesting
MecSoft Corporation
18019, Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA – 92614 Tel: 949.654.8163
Fax: 949.654.8164 www.mecsoft.com
VisualART 2015
VisualART is a module within VisualCAD/CAM product suite used to convert artwork into geometry
suitable for machining. It uses special modeling techniques for modeling artistic shapes using raster
bitmap images. Used in conjunction with VisualCAD’s modeling tools, it offers a complementary set of
modeling techniques for jewelry design, sign making and model making.
Feature
ART
VisualART
Create 3D Relief from bitmap image files
Ability to limit creation of reliefs using colors and/or curves
Create puffed up 3D volumes using closed curves
Create 3D sweep volumes using various profiles
Combine 3D volumes using various Boolean operations during creation
Export created 3D volumes as Mesh geometry to CAD system
Convert 3D CAD geometry to ART 3D volumes
Create 2D Curve geometry from image files using Raster to Vector operations
All operations are associative to CAD geometry used in creation
Save and reuse previously created 3D volumes using Shape Library functionality
System Requirements
Other
• Runs on both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of VisualCAD
• Free Technical Support
• CPU: Pentium class or higher processor
• Training
• RAM: Minimum: 1GB, Recommended: 4GB or higher
• Support Forum
• Disk: 700 MB of free disc space
• Maintenance Services
• OS: Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8
• Value Pricing
• Graphics: Requires OpenGL, Recommended OpenGL 2
MecSoft Corporation
18019, Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA – 92614 Tel: 949.654.8163
Fax: 949.654.8164 www.mecsoft.com