hyperCAD®-S Electrode – the module for manufacturing electrodes easily and safely that covers design and CAM programming stages as well as the output sent to NC milling machines.
Die sinking processes are used for sharp-edged and difficult-to-mill component areas. The suitable electrodes need to be designed first, then programmed and finally machined. The hyperCAD®-S Electrode module significantly reduces the amount of work involved in both the design and CAM programming stage.
The Electrode module largely automates the design process in the hyperCAD®-S CAD software. The NC programmer selects the faces to be eroded on the component geometry and the hyperCAD®-S Electrode module generates the corresponding collision-free electrodes including extensions and the selection of holders from a library.
Geometry and technology information are seamlessly transferred to hyperMILL® through a dedicated feature. The CAM system supports the user during electrode programming with a separate dialog window and feature type to avoid errors. The NC programmer can perform the entire process with just a few clicks and without any design knowledge. If machining macros exist, the process can be partially or fully automated.
User-specific colour information is automatically applied to the geometry areas of the electrode.
Automatic tangential or linear extension of the electrode geometry. Angle extension is also available for stabilisation.
A print view with technological information or electrode and raw material reports can be issued for each individual electrode.
The new electrode module largely automates the construction process in hyperCAD®-S. Seamless technology and component data transfers in hyperMILL® also ensure fast, reliable programming. The entire process is highly supported, so that programmers can carry it out with just a few clicks, without requiring any construction knowledge.
