PowerMill

For the first time, PowerMill supports the creation of turning programs for use on 5-axis, mill-turn machines. Automatically calculate spun profiles from your imported CAD and use to define profiling, grooving, boring and facing features. Assemble turnin

PowerMill 2017 provides an improved workflow for 2.5D programming. New interactive feature detection allows slots, pockets and chamfers to be created, grouped and edited dynamically using simple click and drag commands. New 2.5D toolpaths offer greater p

PowerMill 2017 includes enhancements over key finishing toolpaths. Control the ordering of "3D Offset" toolpath segments using "Outside In" and "Inside Out" setting. "Steep and Shallow" finishing toolpaths now includes optimised perpendicular passes for

PowerMill 2017 includes improved toolpaths for the machining of deep, thin rib and slot features found in molds and dies. New toolpath offsetting ensures a constant tool load is achieved for prolonged tool life and reduced likelihood of premature tool fa

PowerMill 2017 now allows toolpaths to be created using the rotary axis limits defined in your virtual machine tool definition (.mtd) file. Choose to delete affected toolpath segments or move the toolaxis to remain within your machine limits

PowerMill 2017 offers even greater control of non-cutting connection moves in 3- and 5-axis toolpaths. Logical constraints allow different leads to be applied depending on the unique size and shape of the part being programed. Choose from a selection of

PowerMill 2017 provides additional options to control the simulating of toolpaths and NC programs. Choose to step through toolpaths using a number of point-based speed settings. Alternatively, simulate toolpaths one segment, or connection move at a time.

PowerMill 2017 stock models now accurately identify un-machined material in undercut regions of parts. This increased precision ensures roughing and rest-roughing toolpaths remove more material reducing the likelihood of tool damage during subsequent fin

PowerMill 2017 includes improved tools for the creation of text geometry. Control the size, shape and style of text and use to assist part engraving of your parts