The continuous application also improves the metallurgical properties of the applied material.
This allows the application area to be widened and the thickness to be increased for the individual application movement. Here, a toolpath in a wave-shape or zigzag movement is generated to apply material to contours or fill areas. HyperMILL Additive Manufacturing has been extended to include ‘Weave mode’ in the current release. This ensures that the axis limits are not overrun. Here, the approach and retract movements are smoothly linked to the toolpaths and checked for collisions. To do this, the Optimiser tool can break G1 toolpaths, find a new mate within the axis limits, and continue machining. Two of the most important enhancements in Version 2021.2 are that violations of the axis limitations are detected, and movement sequences are optimised accordingly. HyperMILL Virtual Machining enables simulation and analysis with maximum precision, as it works with the real NC codes.
The ‘Trim toolpath to stock’ option avoids unnecessary toolpaths, and a free tool geometry can now also be used for the calculation and simulation of toolpaths. For example, the sorting of toolpaths has been optimised, reducing retractions and creating more homogeneous toolpaths.ģD Z-Level Finishing – machining with free tool geometryĪdditionally, the ‘Smooth overlap’ function allows toolpaths to overlap beyond their boundaries, this ensures transition-free machining. Several new features in Version 2021.2 enhance machining when finishing 3D shapes. It has also supported additive manufacturing for a long time, and with the new version, the advancement of additive manufacturing continues even further.
The latest version leads the way when it comes to programming and machining (from 2.5D to 5-axis simultaneous). The 2021.2 Version of the hyperMILL® CAD/CAM suite provides ease of use, improved machining strategies and a range of options for data communication. Automated solution generation ensures axis limits are not overrun.