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 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 color 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.
