iMachining Technology- overview
SolidCAM’s exclusive and patented iMachining advanced high-speed CNC milling technology designed to deliver faster machining, longer tool life, and optimal cutting performance. With intelligent algorithms and automated feed & speed calculations, iMachining ensures first-part success while significantly reducing cycle times and machining costs.
Intelligent Tool Path Calculator & Technology Wizard
- The advanced algorithm of our Intelligent Tool Path Generator maximizes extremely efficient, morphed spiral tool paths, in combination with minimal trochoidal toolpaths.
- Our patented iMachining Technology Wizard automatically calculates and optimizes cutting feeds and speeds for each point of the toolpath. This maintains constant cutting force on the tool, enabling full tool depth of cut, and reducing multiple passes and tool wear.
iMachining Technology Wizard – Optimal Speeds & Feeds
The Technology Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting how fast your CNC machine should spin and feed the Cutting tool, adjust the step-overs and how deep to cut. The Wizard provides synchronized values of feed rate, spindle speed, axial depth of cut, cutting angles and chip thickness, based on the material being cut, the mechanical properties of the fixture and tool, while also considering the technical limits of the CNC machine.
The “iMachining level slider” lets the user choose from 8 selectable levels, to automatically adjust for “real-world” fixture, tool holding and machine conditions. The slider makes it easy to overcome standard challenges with spindle rigidity, fixture rigidity and cutting tool stability.
Selecting lower levels on the slider enables optimal machining of setups, with reduced rigidity.
Maximum Tool Path Efficiency
A unique, patented feature of iMachining is the variable cutting angle. iMachining keeps the cutting angle between defined minimum and maximum values. In addition, it uses variable feed to maintain constant spindle load by automatic feed adjustment for varying width of cut. When cutting angle is reduced for morphing efficiency, higher federates are used.
The optimal cutting conditions enable high speed cutting and minimum load on the tool and CNC. Absolutely amazing!
The iMachining Level Slider
Boost Your Profits – iMachining Benefits
- Machine deeper for far fewer passes
- Fully optimized Feeds & Speeds keep the cutter at maximum efficiency
- Rest-material (Exact Stock Material Machining) and finish cuts eliminate air cutting and unnecessary tool retracts to ensure you’re cutting ONLY what’s left
- Avoid machine downtime – less wear and tear on your CNC machines results in higher machine up time, reduced machine maintenance costs and extended machine life
- Skip costly machine tool upgrades and new CNC purchases – many planned purchases of new machines have been cancelled by happy iMachining owners.
“WOW!” - Unique iMachining tool path
Morphing Spirals – Beyond Trochoidal Cutting
Moating – Divide & Conquer
Eliminate Wasted Time & Motion
Smart Repositioning
