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PowerMILL Modelling - Prepare and Repair Customer Data


How often have you had to prepare or repair your customers' data before you could begin programming?

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bullet pointHad to fix problems like gaps and holes or insufficient draft?

bullet pointNeeded to modify surfaces or add new ones, such as split faces or 5-axis reference surfaces?

bullet pointWanted to repair or change the way a surface is trimmed?

bullet pointStruggled to define complex stock shapes including castings or forgings?


With PowerMILL's modelling module, these operations can be completed quickly and efficiently, without the need for a separate CAD system.

bullet point PowerMILL Modelling has targeted tools designed by machining experts to ease the route to manufacture

bullet point Dedicated data fixing and repair functionality without an extra CAD system!

bullet point PowerMILL Modelling is an add-on module to further increase the functionality, effectiveness and efficiency of PowerMILL

bullet point Powerful functionality, yet easy to use and learn

bullet point Extra toolbars in PowerMILL

bullet point PowerMILL Modelling is part of PowerMILL, but can also be run stand-alone in the CAD office

Sketch geometry, create and edit surfaces, repair common modelling mistakes, and much more, all from within PowerMILL.

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However your machine shop works:

bullet point If the data is prepared in the CAD office before machining

or

bullet point The models are given to the operator and any issues are resolved during the machining process

or

bullet point Your CAD operator also prepares and fixes customers’ data

PowerMILL Modelling gives you the tools to prepare and repair your customers’ data. Problems can be fixed as soon as they are identified eliminating delays due to sending data back and forth to the CAD office. This means that all potential manufacturing issues can be resolved before you even think about cutting metal.

Prepare Data

The interactive model analysis tools identify potential manufacturing problems before machining starts.

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bullet point Identify surfaces with gaps, overlaps or holes, find thin walls and locate regions with undercuts.

bullet point View the model as a colour-coded ‘map’ highlighting small radii that are difficult to machine in either cavity or core, or where electrodes may be required.

View videos on PowerMILL Modelling here...



Repair Data

The unique repair toolkit lets you fix commonly found modelling or translation problems.

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bullet point Repair gaps and holes by either interactively modifying trim boundaries, or adding new surfaces.

bullet point Remove duplicated geometry for greater efficiency.

View videos on PowerMILL Modelling here...

 


Modify Data

The powerful modelling tools allow you to quickly make modelling for manufacture changes to the part.

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bullet point Add or change fillets to simplify machining and optimise processing times.

bullet point Adjust draft angles for easier part removal from the tool

bullet point Identify features for spark-eroding and cap them with a fill-in surface for easier cutting.

bullet point Generate reference surfaces to control tool orientation during 5-axis machining.

View videos on PowerMILL Modelling here...