Simulation software ScrewCAM

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ScrewCAM is a software expansion for CrashGuard Studio that was developed for the production of plasticising screws for the plastics industry. 2D drawing data or parameters are sufficient for modelling screw geometry; a 3D CAD model of the screw is not necessary. There are four steps in the screw production process: modelling, NC program creation, simulation and production. Interactive modelling of screw geometry based on 2D drawing data and parameters through input of diameters, pitches, wall inclines, radii, bar or channel widths and depth profiles with 2D modulo representation of bar contours at cylinder development level and a preview of the 3D target geometry of the screw. Creation of the NC program by defining the individual machining processes and selecting tools, cutting speeds, infeed depths, feed rates, stock allowances, etc. The NC program is generated automatically. If modifications are made at a later stage, all of the steps affected will be recalculated accordingly. When it comes to wall finishing, ‘best-fit’ tool positioning allows standard tools to be used instead of expensive form cutters. 3D simulation in CrashGuard Studio® so that the entire NC program can be checked for collisions and the correctness of the workpiece geometry produced using a material removal simulation and geometrical verification against the 3D target geometry of the screw. Production on the machine. 2D drawings form the basis for programming 3D object previews can be generated All machining steps for manufacturing the workpiece are in a single software package Can be simulated in CrashGuard Studio Cost savings as a result of using standard tools instead of form cutters