madCAM 4.3 Beta release

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Bug fixes :

• Planar contour re-machining:
  The toolpath wasn't smooth in some cases. This is fixed now.
• Small cutters on large parts:
  It was a problem in some cases when using very small cutters on relatively large parts.
  This is fixed now.

Simultaneous 5-axis copy, paste and transform.

This video shows how to copy toolpaths from one model, paste it in to a new model, transform the toolpaths to a new position and then run it as simultaneous 5-axis.

madCAM 4.3 Beta release

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New Features:

•  Contour re-machining: (Expert-level)
  Automatic rest material contour machining calculated from previous cutter. This function works for 3,4 and 5-axis.
  

• Axis of revolution: (Four-axis and Expert-level)
  New option for calculating towards or away from the axis of revolution. This makes it possible to cut the inside of a shape with 4-axis or 5-Axis toolpaths.


• Profiling: (Four-axis and Expert-level)
  New option for keeping the cutter perpendicular to curve when using 2D-profiling in 4-axis.

 Enhanced Features:

• Cut simulator: (Entry-level, For-axis and Expert-level when simulating 3-axis toolpaths)
  Multi color cut simulation. It is possible to save a color with each cutter.


• Planar finishing with contouring: (Four-axis and Expert-level)
  Now calculates faster, makes a smoother path and works better when using a small stepover.


• Z-level re-machining: (Expert-level)
  Optimized linking and smooth blending for less rapid traverses and better cutter motion.


• Toolpath Clipping planes: (Entry-level, Four-axis and Expert-level)
  New option for clipping planes at cutter tip or cutter center.

Simultaneous 5-axis contour re-machining

Video showing simultaneous 5-axis contour re-machining by using the axis of revolution function together with 3D-regions.