Whats new in ArtCAM 2008?

New Toolpaths and Strategies

3D Offset Machining

This sophisticated 3D machining strategy calculates a toolpath according to a consistent 3D step-distance into the material. This minimises the variation in tool loading and creates cleaner surface finishes particularly in harder materials, E.g  steel.

Spiral Within a Boundary

ArtCAM’s new spiral toolpath strategy produces an efficient toolpath either into, or out from, any selected boundary vector, regardless of shape irregularities.

Drill Bank

ArtCAM Pro's Drill Bank toolpath allows you to drill holes simultaneously. You can configure any type of Drill Bank pattern such as L, + or T shapes containing any number of drills to match the Drill Bank on your machine. ArtCAM Pro considers the selected geometry and applies a Drill Bank toolpath for all X and Y axis holes containing a 32 mm (1.26") pitch (standard pitch value for most machines).

ArtCAM Pro's drillbank control lets you drill multiple holes simultaneously