A brand new look, as well as major improvements enabling you to do more, faster. FeatureCAM 2011 gives you:- 64-Bit support, enabling you to work with extremely large data sets without running out of • memory Improved memory management, leading to a 10% speed improvement in all areas • Faster opening of project files, letting you get to work quicker • Better, faster macros, with over 100 language enhancements • Improved dual monitor support • and much more... Automatic Chamfering & De-burring Parts with sharp corners typically require manual deburring after machining. This can be a tedious and time-consuming process, adding to production time and costs. Automatic deburring, which is available for both 2.5D milling and turning, overcomes this problem. FeatureCAM detects every position at which a sharp corner exists in the model, and creates a chamfering operation to remove the burr. Does not require any changes to the CAD model • Uses Automatic Feature Recognition • Finds all accessible edges • Uses the currently selected tool to prevent gouging on internal corners • Z-Axis Indexing FeatureCAM now has the ability to index about the Z axis when 2.5D and 3D surface milling (for example, using a rotary table laying flat on a vertical milling machine). This allows users to mill parts that, even though they exceed the travel of the machine in one particular direction, can be machined either in stages by using a table that indexes around the Z axis, or by milling in one direction whilst continuously rotating the table around its axis. Another benefit of Z axis indexing is that the orientation of a multi-axis head-head machine can also be indexed to avoid colliding with a parts on the table. Stock Model FeatureCAM’s stock model shows you exactly what your part will look like at any stage of machining. This allows you to precisely machine the material that needs to be removed, letting you plan your strategies even more efficiently. Stock models can be created from:- Multiple setups in any orientation • STL models of cast or pre-formed parts • Z-Level roughing strategies (more to be available soon