What s new in EZ-CAM 2016 (version 23) MILL Pro 64-bit Edition is Ready: EZ-MILL Pro 2016 comes with a 64-bit edition which now makes it possible to import and create 3D toolpaths for very large and complicated solid models. MILL Pro Fine Tessellation of 3D Models: Fine Tessellation option introduces a new triangulation module creating gap-free models which take up less memory but are well within chordal tolerance. Models imported with this option allow higher quality 3D toolpath creation. MILL / MILL Pro Curve Feature Recognition: New Curve menu command "Pocket, Face, Contour Recognition" detects pockets in the currently selected UCS as curves named as "P" and colored red, faces named as "F" and colored blue, contours named as "C" and colored yellow. All paths not 100% accessible and circular paths smaller than 1 inch (12mm) diameter are omitted..
MILL Express ultrahsm (smooth HSM) Feature: EZ-MILL Express includes ultrahsm high-speed pocketing as standard feature. Constant material removal rate is obtained by feedrate optimization and circular cutting passes in combination with radial ramp in/out moves guarantee a continuous toolpath without any sharp corners. This reduces machining time and increases tool life by up to 10 times. MILL Express / MILL / MILL-Pro Corner Rounding for Multiple-Pass Contouring: If cut step parameter of Contouring cycle is defined to create multiple passes and smooth HSM option is enabled system rounds sharp corners in all passes except the last one. Multi-pass contouring smooth HSM option: Disabled Multi-pass contouring smooth HSM option: Enabled 6-MILL / MILL Pro Face Curve Detects Open Edges: Face curve command includes a new option to automatically detect open edges. "Detect Open Edges" option marks open edges of the newly created curve Top view of the simulation result for pocketing operation using this curve
MILL Express / MILL / MILL-Pro Open Edge Pocketing Fine Tuned: Open edge pocketing can now handle most complicated cases. Red surface has open edges along narrow stripes Top view of the simulation result for pocketing operation using the face curve of the red surface MILL Express / MILL / MILL-Pro Adaptive Z-Step for Top/Bottom Fillets: For top and bottom fillet options of draft data, Z-Step parameter becomes stepping distance along the arc. Top and bottom fillets machined by constant Z-steps Top and bottom fillets machined by adaptive Z-steps MILL / MILL-Pro / EDM Compute Volume & Area Command: Compute Volume command now calculates also the area enclosed by the current curve. MILL Express / MILL / MILL-Pro / TURN Express / TURN Autosave with Session Number: Autosave files are saved in "Autosave" folder in ezcam23 and session number is appended to their filenames.
MILL Express / MILL / MILL-Pro Draft Angle Z-Step Connect Option: When draft parameters are applied, Connect option in Z-Data can now be activated to eliminate all rapid travels. Z-Step Connect Option = Disabled Z-Step Connect Option = Enabled MILL-Pro 3d Toolpath Calculation Performance Enhancement: Calculation performance for 3d wizard methods are optimized by compressing tessellated triangle data of the 3d solid model. MILL-Pro Small Features to be Suppressed in Roughing: 3D Roughing method offers a new parameter to set an additional tool diameter percentage which can be used to avoid the tool entering into regions which are smaller than the tool diameter plus the additional percentage. This option is essential if the tool can not plunge into the material directly and the figure does not offer enough space for alternative plunging options such as helical or zigzag. Workpiece containing a small pocket at the bottom Features smaller than the "tool + additional tool diameter" are omitted in 3D Roughing
MILL-Pro 3D Equidistant Fine Surface Finish: 3D equidistant method with ball end tool supports now EZCAM's proprietary "Top" projection method to get very fine surface finish. This innovative method refines the toolpath by increasing the accuracy of its points using the analytical definition of the 3d model. Simulation result of the industry standard facetcalculated surface finishing toolpath Superb surface finish quality achieved by 3D Equidistant using EZCAM's proprietary "Top" projection method MILL Pro Roughing from Stock Path Offset Setting: Roughing from Stock method utilizes path offset setting to extend the toolpath outside. Roughing applied from a cylindrical stock with the setting "Path Offset = Tool Diameter" MILL-Pro Constant-Z Roughing Plunge Point Enhancement: Outside-In option selects adequate start points in constant-z roughing levels. MILL-Pro Re-Roughing Minimize Jumps : If min jumps is turned on in re-roughing method toolpath passes are ordered by region minimizing rapid travels.
MILL Express / MILL / MILL-Pro / TURN Express / TURN 3D Preview Simulation Different Color for each Tool: Preview simulation command uses different color for the material cut by each tool. EZ-MILL Different simulation colors for each tool EZ-TURN Different simulation colors for each tool MILL Express / MILL / MILL-Pro / TURN Express / TURN 3D Simulation New Stepping Options : Simulation Setup dialog includes a new setting to select simulation stepping type as SINGLE, Z-RAPID UP, WORKSTEP or TOOL CHANGE. When system stops you can hit enter key to step or left mouse click to continue. EDM XYUV Profile Matching for XY Intersection Curves: XYUV profile matching using geometry lines is extended to support curves created by XY-Intersection. EDM "Auto Create XYUV" Workstep command: Automation Command "Auto Create XYUV" creates complete workstep just in seconds after user picks only the upper and lower z-levels from the solid model. Thanks to the above-mentioned "profile matching by XY intersection curves" feature, upper and lower profiles are automatically matched.
MILL Express / MILL / MILL-Pro / TURN Express / TURN New Toolbar Group Advanced Viewing Buttons : New floating toolbar with advanced viewing buttons (such as back, right front bottom, left and all other common viewing angles) can easily be activated via space bar shortcut key. MILL / MILL-Pro / TURN / EDM Check Angle Command Supports Surfaces: Check Angle command can now be used to display the angle between two surfaces. MILL Express / MILL / MILL-Pro Simulate Tool Dynamic Viewing Commands: Simulate Tool feature supports dynamic viewing actions (such as dynamic rotation, zooming, panning) during simulation. EDM 3D Simulation Creates Machined Part as Solid Body: Create Part Solid option in EZ-EDM Stock Setup lets 3D Preview command create solid bodies named PartSrf1, PartSrf2, etc..