This function can be applied to face models, solids, meshes or stock which allows a face created using the ‘Global Fitting’ function to be compared with the original face. One of the new functions in hyperCAD-S makes it possible to measure the distances between two shapes. Furthermore, this new addition supports tangential and conical barrel tools. The New Tool Types feature allows barrel cutters to be applied to the 3D Z-level Shape Finishing strategy as a standard tool. This CAD-for-CAM feature eliminates the need to modify the milling surfaces in the CAD system beforehand. The Automatic Face Extension function can be applied during programming to extend the selected milling surfaces. Two new functions have now been added to the 3D Z-level Shape Finishing strategy to reduce programming times and improve milling results. The reference system and eroding position for each copy are included in the report. During electrode milling, these values are processed accordingly.

These are checked for collisions and can be assigned the technology values of the master electrode or new technology values. With the ‘Virtual Electrode’ function, copies of an electrode that has already been created can now be generated in various different positions. One important new feature introduced in the previous version has been improved even further in hyperMILL 2018.2: the electrode module, which automatically derives electrodes from the faces to be die-sunk within the component geometry. The Virtual Electrode module in the latest version of hyperMILL The data is prepared for subsequent NC programming independently of the original CAD system. This CAD software, which is specifically designed for CAM programming, provides working solutions to many familiar challenges posed by meshes, faces and volumes, enabling the creation of precise components and tools.

The most important additions are to be found in the CAD section: hyperCAD-S.

In this new release, numerous features – such as drill hole and pocket recognition as well as 3D-optimised roughing have been further improved.

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