Concepts NREC's CAM Software Features New Coordinate System
The latest Max-Pac software offers two new blade finishing toolpath methods for producing five-axis machining tool paths.
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Concepts NREC has announced an update to its Max-Pac CAM software suite, which is specialized for turbomachinery.
The latest version of Max-Pac offers two new blade finishing toolpath methods for producing five-axis machining tool paths. First, a new method for parallel-to-hub depth, which enables more consistent pass stepover from leading edge to trailing edge for reduced cycle times, and second, a new option to cut edge paths from the center out toward the blade faces for more rigid machining.
Max-Pac v2023.1 also introduces a new coordinate system feature, which enables users to simulate multiple machining setups with a single working model configuration; transform CAD models between coordinate systems; and import and export CAD models relative to alternative coordinate systems for machine simulation.
Additionally, the Mixer tool paths have been enhanced to reduce calculation time and support more roughing methods.
Ryan Lussier, CAM software product manager says, “We work closely with our machine tool partners and daily users to get feedback on what they need to efficiently manufacture the highest quality, complicated geometries for state-of-the-art turbomachinery components. Their input drives our development team to bring improved capabilities to Max-Pac.”
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