Cimatron เปิดตัว V2024 อย่างเป็นทางการ

What’s New in Cimatron 2024

Cimatron powers up version 2024 with unparalleled tools for advanced toolmaking

Cimatron 2024 continues its focus on core capability,
while incorporating new technology through
collaboration with Sandvik Coromant.
Introducing new features in all areas of the product,
version 2024 is a substantial release with a focus on
5 key areas : Automation, Simplified UX, Productivity,
Process Management, and Digital Connectivity.

Drafting/UI

  • Advanced workflow enhancements including multi-
    view spacing, batch-processing for drawing updates,
    tangent control for blending faces, and an easy
    option for capping internal islands.
  • Cimatron 2024 also introduces a clean new GUI
    for controlling drafting standards, improved draft
    analysis visualization, and automated chain selection
    of chamfer faces.
  • CAD users will enjoy many new features for
    2D drafting as well, such as importing PDFs as
    real geometry and text, new minimum distance
    dimensioning, enhanced symbols, and improved
    geometric datum and tolerancing (GD&T)

 

CAD

  • Mold makers gain powerful CAD enhancements
    for rib construction with added functionality for
    working on multiple curves in a single operation and
    automatically extending rib geometry to part side
    walls. In addition, Cimatron 2024 can now create
    partial ribs in complex scenarios where a complete
    rib cannot be produced.
  • Within mold design, the construction of 3D runners
    has been improved, providing better design control
    based upon constant volume, vertical orientation or
    section orientation.
  • Electrode design is a critical aspect of the mold
    production process. Version 2024 includes
    automation for the Burn Body operation to optimize
    the electrode body shape, control of electrode
    extensions, and non-cutting rules for manual
    construction.
  • Die designers can now easily build 3D drawbead
    geometry to control material flow during the
    drawing operation in order to achieve the optimal
    forming of a part without cracks and wrinkles. The
    new routine will generate the drawbead based upon
    section type and automatically blend the result into
    the binder faces.

 

CAM

  • The Enhanced Automatic Feed Control (AFC)
    routine has been completely redeveloped and
    optimizes stock removal for roughing operations by
    automatically controlling the feed rate, resulting in
    smoother motion, faster machining times, longer
    tool life and fewer changes on the machine spindle
    and axes. Live benchmark testing with Sandvik
    Coromant has reduced cutting time more than 10%
    on CNC machines.
  • Cimatron 2024 introduces a new 3-axis deburring
    procedure to create chamfers or fillet shapes along
    sharp edges. CAM users can generate constant
    width or constant depth chamfers, as well as
    constant width or constant radius fillets.
  • For 5-axis machining, the software now allows the
    automatic use of remaining stock from previous
    3-axis operations during roughing. This enables the
    use of shorter cutters for greater stability.
  • 5-axis auto tilting feature has been significantly
    enhanced with calculation time improvements of up
    to 25 times in some cases. This significant boost in
    efficiency enhances productivity and reduces overall
    machining time.
  • A new option for pre-drilling during roughing
    operations prevents cutters from plunging into
    blind pockets. Cimatron will automatically define the
    optimum position and depth for pre-drilling as part
    of the roughing procedure.
  • The On Machine Inspection Probing module now
    supports multipoint selection and cylindrical-
    shaped probes, enabling more versatile and precise
    inspection processes.
  • Toolpaths can now be split based on tool life or
    cutting length, providing greater control and
    optimization during machining operations. A new
    NC Template Manager has been implemented,
    simplifying the editing process for users.
  • Additionally, the ability to display toolpath nodes
    offers valuable visualization capabilities, aiding
    CAM users in predicting the quality of finishing
    toolpaths, particularly when utilizing Fine Surface
    Quality options. Furthermore, the toolpath simulator
    calculation time has been significantly improved,
    resulting in an average productivity gain of over
    30%.