Vero Software has just released the 2017 R1 edition of WorkNC, which includes a number of items of powerful new strategies to improve productivity for its CAM users.
WorkNC 2017 R1 is the first version under the new six-month cycle release plan. Brand Manager Miguel Johann says: “This allows us to deliver the latest features to our customers much faster, keeping them on the cutting edge of technology.”
One of the major new items of functionality is the Parallel Finishing toolpath, based on the paradigm-shifting “Advanced Toolform” technology from Vero Software. The new Parallel Finishing toolpath calculation considers the real physical geometry of the cutting tool, whether it is a high-feed cutter, a standard tool or whatever form of convex tool shape.
Miguel Johann says: “We invite customers and prospects to break away from the limitations of standard tool shapes and explore the world of High Feed Cutter shapes.” And he explains why this technology is so important for improving productivity. “Touching the part with a bigger radius results in smaller and smoother cusps, which are more widely spaced, allowing the use of larger stepovers and machining times to be reduced by up to 80 per cent. Furthermore, thanks to this new technology, positive or negative stock allowances can be defined. This is new.”
A myriad of other innovative features allowing important time savings in terms of programming are available in WorkNC 2017 R1.
Among other highly anticipated improvements by established users of WorkNC is the Dynamic Calculation Queueing function which offers important time savings.
The new WorkNC Launcher presents the entire suite of WorkNC tools to the user, as well as a customizable zone for users to drag and drop their favourite applications or folders. And the new ToolStore, shared with other Vero Software CAM solutions, is based on a modern user interface. This application is compatible with other tool libraries available on the market.
The continuous and regular improvements made to existing toolpaths are reflected in both the Z-Level Finishing and Waveform Roughing toolpaths. “These ensure that WorkNC users fully benefit from new algorithms and machining technologies, offering best-in-class machining efficiency,” concludes Miguel Johann.
