eCam Features
Overview
eCam generates the machining toolpaths and converts them into
gcode for
cnc machines.
To create a toolpath you need :
1) Select a toolpath strategy .
2) Define and associate a geometry to toolpath strategy
3) Select a tool and related cutting data parameters.
Depending on the purpose of the operations, different machining strategies can be selected.
Geometry can be
imported from 2D or 3D models.
2D geometry can be also created using
Fast Shape feature or with the basic
2D CAD editor.
The features below are in every eCam package.
- Import from 2D and 3D CAD Files
- Generate GCode
- CAD Editor
- Toolpath Simulation
- G-Code Customization
- Thread Tables
- RS232 Communication
- 3D Stock Preview
- Integrated calculator
- Timeline
- Manual G-Code Input
- Stock Materials
- Tool Store
Here the difference between the available editions :
[MILL ONLY] edition features :
All the operation under this menu items.
- Face Mlling
- Contouring and Pocketing
- Chamfering Operation
- Engraving Operation
- Profile Cutting Operation
- Thread Milling
- Tool Diameter Compensation
- Rest maching operation
- Drilling on Axis C
- Clone toolpath arry
- Generic cutting operation
- Nesting feature
[LATHE ONLY] edition features :
All the operation under this menu item.
- Face Turning
- Extern / Intern Turning
- Extern / Intern / Face Grooving
- Extern / Intern / Threading
- Center Drilling
- Cut-off Operation
- Compensate by insert plunge angle
- Nose Radius Comensation
[Complete] edition features :
Contain all the feature in [Mill only] and [Lathe Only] editions.
[Complete + Adaptive ] edition features :
Contain all the feature in [COMPLETE] editon plus :
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