These safety checks are a good thing – but they do carry a processing overhead which can have an impact on overall calculation time. Autodesk’s pursuit of safe, collision-free toolpaths has resulted in the introduction of additional safety checks within the core PowerMill algorithm. Technology such as collision avoidance using automatic tool-axis tilting makes it easier for CAM programmers to create safe NC code that can be run on their CNC machines. The previous releases of PowerMill have seen significant improvements in terms of robustness and safety. Which is more important – speed or quality?

The release of PowerMill 2020 represents a significant shift in development in recent years – with a clear focus on usability, reliability, and speed. PowerMill is used in a wide range of industries but is particularly successful in mold, tool and die, complex aerospace and automotive applications. It offers a comprehensive range of strategies and powerful editing tools to ensure efficient, safe and accurate machining, especially for companies that are using sophisticated CNC machine tools to produce complex shapes in challenging materials. PowerMill is Autodesk’s CAM solution for high-speed and five-axis machining.

Article by Clinton Perry, PowerMill Product Marketing Manager

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