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The automotive industry is in a state of flux and has been greatly affected by globalization, economic factors and ever-changing
lifestyle choices. Consumers worldwide have more vehicle choices than ever, putting pressure on vehicle manufacturers to deliver
quality automobiles as efficiently as possible.
While Cad/Cam software may not affect a consumer’s choice between a sedan or a SUV, the effect of a highly cost-efficient
Cad/Cam solution can greatly increase production productivity, quality and speed to market. Surfware’s SURFCAM Cad/Cam software
Powered by TrueMill® is the indisputable leader in providing cost-effective automotive industry solutions that increase quality,
and double or in some cases triple production productivity.
SURFCAM with TrueMill option is ideal for “lean” manufacturing solutions, allowing automotive industry manufacturers to improve
the accuracy and efficiency of production and assembly line processes and optimize the use of parts and labor. The innovation
and efficiency required by the automotive industry is achieved by the innovation, time-savings and cost-savings made possible by
SURFCAM.
Among other features, SURFCAM offers: 5-Axis Porting, TrueMill® High Speed Milling, and Advanced Finishing.
5-Axis Porting
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Machine into seemingly impossible ports with SURFCAM 5-Axis CAD/CAM. Advanced Vector control to prevent the cutter shaft
from touching the port sidewals.
SURFCAM certified dealers are the most highly experienced in the industry at implementing and training 5-Axis
CAD/CAM programming. You won't be buying a software that can just verify 5-Axis motion. You will see the reality of
machining quality 5-Axis parts.
American Machinist on 5-Axis SURFCAM CAD/CAM (article)
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TrueMill® For 2.5-Axis Parts
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TrueMill is a patented toolpath engine that has redefined high speed machining. It is the only toolpath that intelligently
manages tool load resulting in huge reductions in cycle times and longer cutter life.
"I have been in manufacturing for 35 years and this is the fastest way to remove metal without putting unneccesary strain on
the machine." - Charlie Sporck, Sun Coast Converters, Inc.
Check out why "TrueMill turns Chatter into Butter!" (case study)
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TrueMill® For Complex 3D Parts
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For complex 3D surface models, TrueMill maximizes the material removal rate and also provides an optimally
pre-finished part.
TrueMill roughed models can be finished with a more consistent chip load because it leaves even amounts of
stock on all faces.
Details on TrueMill high speed roughing.
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Advanced Finishing
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Complete suite of CAD/CAM finishing options including 3D Offset, ZFinish, Steep Shallow, Flat Surface, and
more.
SURFCAM CAD/CAM has advanced surface finishing operations will ensure that the complex blends and variable
fillets will be machined to design intent.
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