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MazaCAM reduces machine shop downtime
Solutionware has introduced the MazaCAM Editor Performance Package, composed of Mazatrol management tools, to help machine shops reduce downtime for mills and lathes.
MazaCAM performs offline programming for Mazak’s Mazatrol conversational language.
The Performance Package prints customisable operations lists, including PNo, tool picture, tool description, cut information, and the sequence in which the tools are to be used, along with the sequence of the cuts.
A toolpath check goes beyond toolpath verification, and adds features that allow the user to carryover out rotation, select different views including 3D-isometric, and get information on process geometry and distance verification of geometry.
The user can set up a tool database, including extensive tool description and tool supplier numbers, which can be included on the toolsheet.
With existing Mazatrol programs, the toolsheet can be printed to include the tool information directly from the Mazatrol program; this is important for the machinist setting up the machine for the next part.
A runtime estimation ability enables the programmer to check the time it will take to run a Mazatrol program before sending the program to the machine.
It includes features to help the programmer identify which tools take a long time, helping them home in on areas where machine time can be improved.
MazaCAM can also include a full CAD/CAM process, giving the user more options and control.