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News Release from: Pathtrace Engineering Systems | Subject: EdgeCAM, version 7.75
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 10 June 2003
Programming software works with tooling
catalogue
The latest release of EdgeCAM, version 7.75, provides direct integration with the Sandvik Coroguide electronic tooling catalogue.
The latest release of Pathtrace's offline programming software EdgeCAM, version 7.75, now provides direct integration with the Sandvik Coroguide electronic tooling catalogue, allowing EdgeCAM users to directly import tooling parameters, which significantly reduces the time taken for programming and tooling set up The Coroguide electronic catalogue of some 25,000 tooling components enables the selection and make up of tool assemblies by searching either by application or product category
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 May 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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David Boucher, Pathtrace research and development director said: "Our long-standing relationship with Sandvik will enable EdgeCAM users to stay at the forefront of cutting tool technology.
This latest software release adds the benefits of integration with our partner's tooling catalogue allowing Sandvik tooling assemblies to be directly loaded into the EdgeCAM ToolStore".
As Pathtrace's collaboration with Sandvik Coromant continues to develop, all Sandvik training centres are now using EdgeCAM to jointly promote the benefits of best practice machining techniques developed for use with its latest cutting tools.
Waino Kaarto, Global Business Development Manager, Mould and Die Making at Sandvik Coromant maintains: "We are extremely pleased to offer all EdgeCAM users our complete tooling and cutting data which will facilitate the choice of modern, high production tools.
We also believe that together with the strong features and functionality in EdgeCAM 7.75 this will be a winning combination, to increase competitiveness of Pathtrace and Sandvik customers".
He then added how Sandvik looks forward to strengthening the technical co-operation in mould and die machining with Pathtrace based on so many positive results.
"Intelligent CAM strategies developed in close relation to cutting tool features is important because it enables our worldwide mould and die customers to cut lead times and improve profitability", he said.
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