ZW3D CNC

Machining

Automatic CAM

ZW3D provides powerful CAM functionality in one seamless environment, capable of generating CNC toolpaths from 2-axis through to full 5-axis. Automatic analysis of the ZW3D model, through the built-in strategy optimization, enables the identification of pockets, holes and surface topology enabling it to apply the most appropriate tools and cutterpath.

Adaptive Machining

Rough and finish machining operations consider stock material, clamps and the rest material left after each operation, minimizing air cutting, while adaptive feedrate control modifies cutting conditions according to the engagement of the tool, increasing tool life and improving the quality of the finished part. High speed machining routines allow the machining of hard materials with highly smoothed toolpaths which produce a uniform and high quality surface finish.
5-axis machining

Optional 5-axis toolpaths include a range of strategies such as Planecut which keeps the tool perpendicular to the surface and Swarfcut which keeps the side of the tool in contact with the surface, offering a wide range of options to the programmer.

Productive Manufacturing

ZW3D Machining typically reduces programming time by 50% and machining time by 30%, and gives users an automated system which has the flexibility and power to cut the most complex components.

Integrated Machining - Advantages & Benefits

ZW3D’s automatic CAM greatly simplifies CNC programming, making it easy to become productive thanks to its powerful machining strategies. These bring the skills of an experienced machinist within the reach of every machine shop.

• Adaptive control of cutting conditions improves the surface finish, speeds up machining, and improves tool life.

• Feature recognition finds and cuts all the features of the job, eliminating the possibility of human error.

• High speed machining makes it easy to cut hard materials. For applications such as mold manufacture, it allows more of the part to be cut in one operation.

• The optional 5-axis machining allows highly complex parts to be cut with ease enabling companies to compete for more work.

• ZW3D gives engineers powerful, innovative manufacturing tools in a single transparent environment.