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Redesigned Icons for All Commands
All command icons have been redesigned in a larger 32 x 32 size to improve visibility and usability. The new icons ensure a visually cohesive interface, making commands easier to recognize and access.
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EZ-MILL Curveless Programming Enhancements
We have introduced the new “Fillet / Slot” toolpath type to the Contour wizard. Both flat and half-round slots can now be machined with the quickest possible method. If the tool size does not match the “constant width” of the slot and EZ-CAM adjusts the curve allowance automatically to achieve center-line toolpath. The new feature also allows processing interior and exterior fillets directly without setting up additional parameters.
“3d Curve” toolpath type of the Contour wizard has been enhanced to handle cut surfaces with 3D bottom edges. Using the new feature 3D chamfering can be accomplished with unmatched speed.
Contouring worksteps with Toolpath Type selected as “Multiple Passes” supports Tab Width and Tabs # settings eliminating the need to create multiple worksteps, one for each cutting depth.
Contoruring with “Multiple Passes” toolpath type has been extended to remove the material between the tapered wall and the stock. Setting the Total Stock parameter to zero allows the system to calculate the total depth for each Z-level dynamically, ensuring optimized material removal.
Curveless thread milling is now available on any selected User Coordinate System (UCS), offering users more control over thread milling operations, especially for non-standard orientations.
Users can now define multiple plunge points using a check curve consisting of rapid moves only. The system automatically selects the appropriate plunge location for each cavity, improving machining efficiency for complex parts.
Centerline contouring method has been greatly enhanced. Z-Surf data is automatically retrieved from the selected stock surface. Cut angle can be set as 90, 180, 270. If the tool size is detected to be smaller than the stock width, the system automatically generates multiple passes to ensure complete material removal.
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3D Wizard Re-Roughing Improvements
• Toolpath calculations in the 3D Wizard Re-Roughing feature have been optimized, resulting in a 30% performance boost.
• Toolpath verification and posting can now be interrupted using the ESC key, providing greater control over long operations.
• If no parameters have been modified since the last toolpath calculation, the Verify and Post commands produce results instantly, saving time during repeated operations.
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HSM Trochoidal Pocketing Enhancement
• HSM has already included lead-out moves to avoid rapid up along the surface; this module has now been extended to automatically add lead-in moves at all plunge locations to avoid cutting down with the full size of the cutter.
• When HSM strategy divides the pocket into separate regions due to large cutter size, each region is handled separately allowing entrance at open boundary if exists.
• Overlap setting defines additional plunge distance away from the open edge of the model.
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Stock Handling Capabilities
• New Command for Alibre Plug-in: Easily transfer the current model as stock data with the name “stocksrf.”
• Expanded Import Options: IGES and STEP imports now offer the ability to load CAD data as stock, fixture, or table model, a feature previously available only for STL files.
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New Simulation Mode
A new checkbox, “Start from Current Workstep,” has been added to the stock parameters window. When selected, the simulation button or command runs in this mode, allowing users to skip ahead and focus only on relevant parts of the toolpath.
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Extended Popup Commands for Workstep ListBox
• Quick Post Output Generation
A new Post command has been added to the rightclick popup menu in the workstep listbox. Users can now create and review post outputs for all selected worksteps quickly from the list.
• Enhanced Simulation Control
When any workstep is right clicked, selecting Simulation from the popup processes the toolpaths of all previous worksteps in the background, enabling a quick simulation to start from the chosen workstep.
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Alibre Model Connectivity
Improved Integration: Resolved issues with model connectivity for Alibre files. EZ-CAM now maintains connections after saving and reopening, ensuring smoother workflows between EZ-CAM and Alibre.
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Redesigned Icons for All Commands
All command icons have been redesigned in a larger 32 x 32 size to improve visibility and usability. The new icons ensure a visually cohesive interface, making commands easier to recognize and access.
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EZ-TURN Curveless Programming Enhancements
The new version introduces additional 3D finish strategies to the EZ-TURN environment. The Equidistant and Constant-Z methods enhance surface milling capabilities within mill-turn cycles. Additionally, the machining boundary is now computed automatically based on the selected cut and check surfaces, simplifying setup and improving precision.
Since the first introduction of the skip groove feature, if the part has a “hump” in the middle of the part such as shown in the below figure, regions at the left side of this hump have been dismissed. Now the updated feature introduces the new option “Skip Groove & Back” makes this behavior optional.
Users needing to define the outside turning boundary, such as when working with cast parts, can now select the stock model as a check surface. This eliminates the need to manually create and select a custom boundary path curve, streamlining the setup process and improving efficiency
The new version extends threading support in our curveless system. When Z-Lead is left as 0, the system automatically computes Z-Lead and Depth parameters from the model data within set boundary limits. Mill-turn parts where the threading operation is partially overtaken by the milling feature are also supported.
The Groove cycle in EZ-TURN has been enhanced with the addition of a new Depth First option. When enabled, this option ensures that each pass is executed in a pecking style, progressing to the full depth before performing the sideways stepover. This approach improves chip management by allowing for effective chip break, enhancing cutting performance and tool longevity.
Curveless Thread Milling is now available in EZ-TURN. A new command button is added to the Mill/Turn tab to setup its parameters followed by the selection of the faces of the holes to be threaded.
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Enhanced Tool Holder Creation in EZ-TURN
Turning tool holders can now be generated directly using the Silhouette command with imported or transferred 3D model data. Previously, users had to manually define a 2D profile for the holder, making the process faster and more streamlined in this version.
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Stock Handling Capabilities
• New Command for Alibre Plug-in: Easily transfer the current model as stock data with the name “stocksrf.”
• Expanded Import Options: IGES and STEP imports now offer the ability to load CAD data as stock, fixture, or table model, a feature previously available only for STL files.
• Automatic Stock Orientation in EZ-TURN: The stock is now automatically oriented with its rotational axis aligned to the Z-direction, matching the part model.
• 3/4 View Command in EZ-TURN: The spun profile of the stock model is now displayed in red, enabling easy visualization and data creation.
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Extended Popup Commands for Workstep ListBox
• Quick Post Output Generation
A new Post command has been added to the rightclick popup menu in the workstep listbox. Users can now create and review post outputs for all selected worksteps quickly from the list.
• Enhanced Simulation Control
When any workstep is right clicked, selecting Simulation from the popup processes the toolpaths of all previous worksteps in the background, enabling a quick simulation to start from the chosen workstep.
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Alibre Model Connectivity
Improved Integration: Resolved issues with model connectivity for Alibre files. EZ-CAM now maintains connections after saving and reopening, ensuring smoother workflows between EZ-CAM and Alibre.