Switching from conventional 3-axis milling to 4-axis rotary machining marks a new level of capability and precision but also introduces unique challenges.
With ENCY, transitioning to 4-axis machining becomes seamless. Its machine-aware programming simplifies the complexity of rotary kinematics, while specialized toolpath strategies are designed specifically for 4-axis operations. Additionally, ENCY enables the adaptation of 3-axis toolpaths for rotary processes, providing flexibility and efficiency. This advanced CAM solution empowers professionals to confidently manage the demands of 4-axis milling with precision and ease.
The rotary roughing strategy is optimized for removing large volumes of material in rotary machining operations. It generates robust toolpaths that follow the rotary axis, ensuring effective material removal while preserving stability. This strategy is particularly suited for initial machining stages, where the focus is on shaping the workpiece quickly and efficiently.
The equidistant roughing strategy ensures uniform material removal by maintaining a constant distance between toolpaths. This delivers consistent cutting conditions, reducing stress on the tool and the machine while creating a balanced roughing process. It’s ideal for achieving predictable results and setting up a smooth transition to finishing.
The adaptive roughing strategy dynamically adjusts the toolpath to maintain optimal cutting engagement, minimizing air cuts and reducing tool wear. This approach enables high-speed rotary machining with greater efficiency, allowing for rapid material removal while maintaining precision and control.
These advanced roughing strategies in ENCY provide comprehensive solutions for rotary machining, enabling users to handle diverse machining requirements with precision and efficiency.
This strategy is focused on achieving precise, high-quality finishes by generating toolpaths along the rotary axis. It follows the natural contours of the workpiece to deliver a smooth, polished surface with minimal tool marks. Rotary finishing is ideal for cylindrical and symmetrical parts requiring superior surface quality.
Rotary waterline finishing generates horizontal slices along the rotary axis, maintaining constant Z-height for each pass. This approach is particularly effective for parts with steep vertical surfaces or consistent curvature, ensuring uniform material removal and excellent surface finishes.
The 4D surface strategy provides advanced multi-axis finishing capabilities for complex geometries. By leveraging the rotary axis in combination with the machine’s linear axes, it achieves a smooth and precise finish on intricate surfaces that traditional strategies struggle to handle. This method is ideal for high-precision components with challenging designs.
4D morph smoothly transitions toolpaths between two defined curves or boundaries, adapting perfectly to the geometry of the part. This strategy minimizes visible tool marks and ensures a seamless blend across surfaces, making it the go-to choice for parts with complex curves or aesthetic requirements.
These advanced finishing strategies in ENCY are designed to handle a wide range of rotary machining tasks, ensuring exceptional surface quality and accuracy in even the most intricate designs.
The “Flexible axis” feature enables rotary machining of complex-shaped parts, such as balusters.
The Auto Spiral Step feature automatically adjusts the machining toolpath to match the pitch of a spiral, streamlining the programming process for parts like augers and screws.
ENCY, as a machine-aware CAD/CAM solution, calculates actual machine movements rather than just the tool movement around the part. This approach ensures safe and precise machining by accounting for the specific behavior and limitations of the machine.
Here’s how ENCY optimizes safety and efficiency:
Result: Achieve worry-free machining with optimal efficiency, reducing risks and ensuring precision at every step.
ENCY is a CAD/CAM ecosystem that streamlines the path from design to finished parts. Precision, speed, and efficiency—all in one solution.
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