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This is only a partial list of the most commonly used features of each system.
Click on the links below for details of each feature.
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Upward compatible with existing ShopCAM for DOS part programs |
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Construction geometry definitions |
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Offset chain, corner blends, corner breaks, hole chain |
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Trim, break (window, select, modal) |
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Move, copy, mirror, stretch editing |
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CAD
dimensioning, detailing, crosshatching |
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Multiple
levels of UNDO |
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Advanced
patterns |
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Curves
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Tool
and material libraries |
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Graphical
tool path editing |
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Flexible
tooling parameters (feed, speed, CDC, etc.) |
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Operation
resequencing |
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DXF
import & export |
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IGES
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Basic
back plotting, NC tape file import |
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G-code
editor |
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2
Axis motion (Position, Drill, Finish, Manual Path) |
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Wire-EDM |
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Reverse
direction roughing |
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Multiple
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Plane wire-edm support |
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Punch
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Punch,
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Round
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Rectangular,
dee, double-dee tool support |
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Turning |
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Groove
tool compensation |
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Groove
rough and finish cycles |
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Multiple
pass rough and profile turning |
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Undercut
avoidance |
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Threading: straight & taper |
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Milling |
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Profile
pocketing |
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Zigzag
pocketing |
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Hog
area clearing |
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Face
mill cycle |
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Spiral/Helical
boring |
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Plunge
roughing |
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Unlimited
island avoidance |
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Multiple
contour machining |
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Multiple
Z roughing |
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Sweep
operations |
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Swarf
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Project-Onto
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3D
rotation capabilities |
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Definable
stock (castings, cutting optimization) |
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Graphic
collision detection |
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Approach
pull off control |
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Standard
Post Processor Library |
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Advanced
Applications Development Kit* |
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Engraving
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Time Study: For
path lengths cycle times |
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Manuals:
Technical Reference and, User's Guide |
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Maintenance
Agreement*
(updates, support: 1 Year) |
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*Contains additional items outlined in other documentation. |