FeatureRECOGNITION
Importing
With FeatureRECOGNITION, you can directly import 3D surface
files (IGES, DXF), 3D solid files (ACIS SAT, Parasolid XMT), native
SolidWorks (SLDPRT) files, SolidWorks Assemblies (with copy of
SolidWorks), native Autodesk Inventor (IPT) files and Native
SolidEdge (PAR) files. With the Direct CAD Model Transfer add-in,
you can transfer SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor models directly
into FeatureCAM with a single click.
Recognizing Features
All FeatureCAM products are designed to accelerate part
programming, and give you the power to increase your productivity.
FeatureRECOGNITION automates this further by providing an efficient
solution for converting imported 3D CAD models to CNC parts.
When 3D models are imported into traditional CAM systems,
tedious edge extraction tools must be used to remodel the part in
order to generate toolpaths. With FeatureRECOGNITION, features are
created directly from solid or surface files. This includes
features from milled, turned, 4-axis indexing, and turn/mill
parts.
FeatureRECOGNITION is included with FeatureMILL3D and is an
optional module for FeatureMILL2.5D FeatureTURN, and
FeatureTURN/MILL.
Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR)
Once a 3D solid model is imported, Automatic Feature Recognition
allows you to program entire 2D parts with a single click. It even
recognizes holes around indexed or turn/mill parts and holes that
are partially cut away by another feature. It automatically
recognizes turned features, bores and grooves from imported turned
solids. It recognizes sides, bosses, and pockets from the New
Feature Wizard. AFR's associativity compares the initial imported
model to revised model imports and identifies any changes. In
addition, imported solid files are monitored for changes. When you
open the corresponding FeatureCAM (FM) file, you are alerted if
there have been any changes made to the original CAD file.
FeatureRECOGNITION also includes automatic hole recognition and
suppression directly from SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor
files.
Interactive Feature Recognition
For more precise control, you can use Interactive Feature
Recognition. It recognizes drafted features and extracts complex
milling features directly from surface or solid models. You create
features quickly and interactively without typing.
Customization
After FeatureRECOGNITION creates the features, you can modify it
by adjusting its location and adding draft angles, edge breaks or
bottom radii.
Efficient NC Code
Small linear segments represent the edges of many surface
models, even if the original surfaces of the model were created
from a combination of lines and arcs. Since FeatureRECOGNITION
works with the surfaces, not the edges, the resulting milling
features will contain the arcs with efficient G2 and G3 moves.
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