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Schott
Systeme Showcase 5 Axis Machining at Fakuma 2009
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FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, Oct 13, 2009 - Teaming up with CNC
machine builder i-mes GmbH, German CAD/CAM developer Schott Systeme GmbH
showcased their very latest 5 axis simultaneous machining technologies
live at Europe’s largest injection moulding exhibition, the Fakuma 2009
in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
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Schott
Systeme used the exhibition to demonstrate their latest ‘Pictures by PC
3.4’ CAD/CAM solution, and the incorporated 5 axis programming
enhancements. To start, the company targeted the lengthy toolpath
calculation times associated with 5 axis simultaneous machining, and
invited visitors to benchmark their latest multi threaded toolpath
calculations. Taking advantage of computers with multiple processors,
tests made during the exhibition provided consistent speed gains for the
calculation of complex 5 axis toolpaths of up to 50% on the dual core PC's
used during the show, with the company estimating gains of up to 60-70% on
quad core variants.
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In addition, Schott
Systeme used the live machining of an impeller to highlight the main theme
of the show, that of providing increased control over 5 axis machining
strategies. Essential when machining extremely tight areas where the
potential of a crash between machine and part are high, the company’s
‘5 Axis Synchronization’ technology provided the ability to
individually specify the orientation of the tool at specific points on the
part. Interpolating the toolpath between these designated tool
orientations, 5 axis toolpaths were generated enabling the safe and
optimal machining of complex parts.
For a short video preview
of the 5 axis machining, visit http://www.schott-systeme.com/en/newimpeller-en.htm
About Schott Systeme GmbH
Celebrating over 25 years of CAD/CAM excellence, Schott Systeme continue to develop the same software solution originally launched back in 1983. Starting out as one of the very first vector based graphics packages for the PC, their product 'Pictures by PC' as the name suggests, has evolved into one of the most mature CAD/CAM and technical documentation products available today. Being a fully integrated 2D/3D CAD, CAM and graphics package, Pictures caters for all aspects of workshop machining, through to product design and documentation.
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