Autodesk,
Inc. today announced the availability of HSMWorks 2014, the
integrated computer aided manufacturing (CAM) solution for SolidWorks
users. The new release reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering
solutions that appeal to a broad range of users – from designers and
engineers to veteran CNC programmers – regardless of their CAD tool of
choice.
“Autodesk’s goal is to create the world’s best CAM tools and continue to
provide users with the power and quality they have come to expect,” said
Robert “Buzz” Kross, senior vice president of design, lifecycle and
simulation at Autodesk. “We are committed to offering customers both the
ease-of-use and productivity advantages of professionally integrated CAM
no matter what CAD software they use.”
HSMWorks 2014 offers better control over existing toolpaths to produce
high quality surface finishes and optimize use of standard cutting
tools, and powerful enhancements to simulation and toolpath calculation
capabilities that allow users greater visibility into the machining
process and the ability to leverage more computing power across their
organization.
Additional new features include:
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Machine Simulation – Support has been added for a wider range
of machine types including 5-axis machining centers. Utilization of
native SolidWorks assemblies means users are able to model their
machines right inside SolidWorks software without having to import
STLs or dumb solids.
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HSMWorks API – The new API provides users with the ability to
automate many programming tasks such as toolpath generation and post
processing.
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Adaptive Clearing 2.0 – Adaptive Clearing has set the bar for
efficient, high volume material removal using a strategy of constant
tool engagement to reduce cycle times, tool and machine wear, and
produce quality finished parts. Enhanced multi-core support and
improved linking make Adaptive Clearing 2.0 the most advanced adaptive
roughing technology to date.
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Enhanced Turning support – New options have been added giving
users greater control over toolpath creation including finer controls
over leads and transitions, overlaps, roughing, and finishing passes.
Additionally, turning toolpaths have been optimized to reduce
machining time by improving linking and ordering, as well as control
over home and retract positions.
“From the beginning, we have focused on integrating HSMWorks CAM
technology into our extensive portfolio of desktop and cloud-based
design tools, while also continuing the development of the leading CAM
solution for SolidWorks users, HSMWorks,” said Kross. “This release
delivers on that promise.”
Pricing and Availability
Pricing for HSMWorks may be obtained through a global network of
Authorized HSMWorks Resellers. Interested parties may request pricing
and a 30-day trial* by visiting http://www.hsmworks.com.
HSMWorks 2014 is available immediately in English, Japanese and German
languages.
About Autodesk
Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world.
Everyone—from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital
artists, students and hobbyists—uses Autodesk software to unlock their
creativity and solve important challenges. For more information visit autodesk.com or
follow @autodesk.
*Free Autodesk software licenses and/or cloud-based services are
subject to acceptance of and compliance with the terms and conditions of
the license agreement or terms of service, as applicable, that accompany
such software or cloud-based services.
Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, and HSMWorks are registered trademarks
or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or
affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. SolidWorks is a registered
trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation. All other brand
names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and
specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not
responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in
this document.
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