PLANO, Texas, May 21, 2007 - UGS PLM Software, a global division of the Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) and a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced the release of UGS NX CAM Express Version 5 software. The latest release features an enhanced user interface, pre-configured mill-turn environment, new machine kits and breakthrough Free Flow Machining technology.
UGS NX CAM Express is the full function, CAD neutral numerical control (NC) programming application in the UGS Velocity Series™ portfolio. It helps manufacturers increase the value of their machine tools by tailoring the programming system.
Free Flow Machining
provides patent-pending
technology
UGS NX CAM Express V5 introduces Free Flow Machining, a new
approach to generating toolpaths. The approach uses patent-pending
technology to follow the natural topology of the part to be
machined. Free Flow Machining is a major advance over traditional
methods that are driven off the basic geometry of each
surface.
“Free Flow Machining technology will enable the NC programmer
to develop an ideal cutting strategy, that follows the natural
shape of the part, quickly and easily,” says Andreas Saar,
vice president of Component Manufacturing Systems, UGS PLM
Software. “Adopted within the new Streamline finishing tool
path, Free Flow Machining frees the programmer from the constraints
imposed by multiple surfaces on the 3D part model.”
New finishing toolpath “streamlines”
process
The new Streamline toolpath is a finishing toolpath that adopts the
Free Flow Machining technology. It is driven by flow curves that
are automatically identified by the system for a given set of
surfaces. Streamline interpolates automatically between the flow
curves and will morph smoothly from the start geometry to the
finish geometry. These smooth, uninterrupted cutting patterns are
ideal for high speed machining, with faster cutting times and
better finishes.
”Free Flow Machining technology with Streamline toolpaths appears to be a significant new approach to machining,” said Alan Christman, chairman, CIMdata. “It results in a superb part surface finish, reduces tool wear and breakage, and increases user productivity. Tests have shown that a 20 percent reduction in machine time can be expected and that there is a reduced need for separate part finishing. CIMdata considers it to be an advance over the traditional machining methods that are driven directly off the basic geometry of each surface. CIMdata is favorably impressed by this technology advancement and believes that it will quickly gain wide industry acceptance.”
User interface
update improves interaction
UGS NX CAM Express V5 includes a significant update to the user
interface that improves the NC programming process with more
graphical feedback, process guidance and command assistance. The
interface reduces the learning curve and provides cleaner toolpaths
with fewer iterations.
“UGS PLM Software continues to deliver powerful new capabilities in CAM,” says Matt Ellis, president of Extreme Precision, California. “The new user interface is going to be great for all users, especially for those new to UGS NX CAM Express. The appearance is clean and colorful and takes the user where they expect to go with the software. UGS PLM Software continues to deliver some of the best CAM capabilities and with V5 they prove that in depth functionality can be easy to use.”
Pre-configured
environment expanded for
mill-turn
The palette of pre-configured user environments has been expanded
to include an environment for mill-turn machines. These
environments streamline the software and drive productivity,
especially for new users. Focusing the user on the appropriate
tasks for programming multi-function turning centers and mill-turns
helps produce programs more quickly and efficiently.
Machine Tool Kits
extended for new
tools
UGS NX CAM Express has a full complement of post processing and
available machine simulation capabilities. UGS PLM Software also
provides complete Machine Tool Kits for fast deployment of advanced
solutions on popular multi-function mill-turn machinery. UGS NX CAM
Express V5 adds machine tool support kits for Mori Seiki NT and the
Mazak Integrex series. These kits provide an immediate environment
for visualizing and simulating complex motion, checking
interferences between moving turrets, and posting complete
mill-turn programs.
To learn more, visit www.ugs.com/nxcamexpress.
About UGS Velocity
Series
The UGS Velocity Series™ portfolio is a comprehensive family
of modular, yet integrated solutions addressing the product
lifecycle management (PLM) needs of the mid-market. Consisting of a
preconfigured family of digital product design, analysis,
manufacturing and data management software offerings, UGS Velocity
Series leverages the industry’s best practices to provide
significant breakthroughs in ease-of-use and deployment. Mid-size
manufacturers can leverage the power of UGS Velocity Series to
transform their process of innovation while maintaining a low total
cost of ownership; and all UGS Velocity Series products are
completely scalable to the full range of UGS PLM Software’s
industry leading, enterprise-level PLM portfolio.
About UGS PLM
Software
UGS PLM Software is a leading global provider of product lifecycle
management (PLM) software and services with 4.4 million licensed
seats and 47,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano,
Texas, UGS PLM Software’s vision is to enable a world where
organizations and their partners collaborate through global
innovation networks to deliver world-class products and services
while leveraging UGS PLM Software’s open enterprise
solutions, fulfilling the mission of enabling them to transform
their process of innovation. For more information on UGS PLM
Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/ugs.
About Siemens
Automation and Drives
The Siemens Automation and Drives Group (A&D), Nuremberg,
Germany, is the leading manufacturer in this field worldwide.
Products supplied by A&D include standard products for the
manufacturing and process industries and for the electrical
installation industry as well as system solutions, for example for
machine tools, and solutions for whole industries such as the
automation of entire automobile factories or chemical plants.
Supplementing this range of products and services, A&D also
offers software for linking production and management (horizontal
and vertical IT integration) and for optimizing production
processes. A&D employs 70,600 people worldwide and in fiscal
year 2006 (to September 30) earned a group profit of €1.572
billion on sales of €12.848 billion and orders of
€14.108 billion, according to U.S. GAAP. Further information
about A&D is available in the Internet at www.siemens.com/automation.
Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. UGS, NX and Velocity Series are trademarks or registered trademarks of UGS Corp. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries.
Dora Smith
Siemens -- UGS PLM Software
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