In the same way that geometries in layers can be machined using Machining Styles, solid model faces can now be added to layers. It’s also possible now, to break and join one or multiple paths without having to leave this command, making it a more complete tool for modifying and fixing 2D geometries.ĪLPHACAM’s heavy investment in machining solids directly, without the need to create geometries, has led to a major improvement regarding automation. Prompts will also appear about node selection when two or more nodes overlap. Geometry Node editing has been improved to allow multiple elements to be converted to a single line or arc. It watches a folder, and as soon as an order is created, it automatically processes it using Automation Manager without the user having to do anything.
This tool is ideal to use in both a well-established manufacturing process, as well as where orders are created through ERP software or any other system outside ALPHACAM. The new Folder Watcher allows jobs to be processed autonomously via Automation Manager.
Now they can see key details such as height, quantity, if the part is nested, and any of the part’s properties. In previous versions, users could only see the part names, and needed to click each part individually for more information.
An option to create a new job containing only the parts that could be nested is also available for further automation.Įnhancement to the user interface provide full control on which part properties the operator wants to see.
However, the Machining Order option can still be used for ordering operations by tool.Īutomation Manager now shows the list of parts that could not be nested, so the operator can either cancel them or process them in a future job. The order defined in the layer mapping setup will be used for applying the toolpaths, and users can now control the order of the toolpaths while defining how the part will be machined. The order of layers and machining styles can now be modified.