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VISI Machining 3D creates intelligent toolpaths on the most complex 3D parts.
VISI Machining 3D creates intelligent toolpaths on the most complex 3D parts. Dedicated high speed milling techniques and built in smoothing algorithms create highly efficient NC code. Intelligent toolpaths will reduce cycle times on your machine, improve productivity and continuously produce high quality components.
Features at a glance:
Extensive CAD interfaces
Comprehensive tool library
Adaptive roughing technology
Operation rest roughing
Combined finishing strategies
Steep / shallow corner rest milling
Full tool & holder gouge protection
High speed optimised toolpath movements
Full kinematic simulation
Customisable postprocessors
Reliable & efficient NC code
Multi-threading processor support
Extensive range of CAD interfaces and powerful modelling. VISI can work directly with Parasolid, IGES, CATIA v4 & v5, Pro-E, UG, STEP, Solid Works, Solid Edge, ACIS, DXF, DWG, STL and VDA files. The extensive range of translators ensures that users can work with data from almost any supplier. Companies working with complex designs will benefit from the simplicity with which their customer’s CAD data can be manipulated. VISI can work directly with wireframe, solid, surface and mesh data or a combination of all four, providing the user with tools to work with any CAD data or to quickly re-model parts ready for machining, fully utilising the power of true hybrid surface and solid modelling.
Intuitive interface. A simple tree structure makes it easy to navigate around the machining operations. Machining parameters for depth of cut, step over, ramp angle etc. are input using a highly graphical interface. Most commonly used values, can be stored as default settings enabling the operator to use a company standard consistent method of machining. On line context sensitive help will guide the programmer through the available machining options.
Comprehensive Tool library with holders, cutting parameters and sister tooling. Catalogues of tools, holders, extensions, adapters, storing speeds, feeds, optimal cutting depth, stepover values and tool offsets along with tool and gauge lengths can be selected from user definable libraries. For longer machining cycles, VISI will keep track of the amount of machining completed. When the specified tool life has been reached the system will automatically call for a sister tool, minimizing the risk of damage to the part being machined, by worn or broken tooling.