Introduction
Vericut is a powerful and sophisticated computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software that simulates four-axis milling of helical and other complex parts. It is used by major aerospace and automotive manufacturers to speed up production, reduce costs, and improve the quality of complex parts. Vericut is used widely in machining of complex parts such as those used in the turbine blades and shafts of the aerospace industry.
Four Axis Helical Milling
Four-axis helical milling (also known as four-axis contouring) is a process that requires consistent and precise control of the tool orientation, rotational speed, and axial depth. This process is used for creating complex geometries, including threads, helical gears, shapes, and internal and external contours. It is also used in the machining of internal and external splines, toroidal surfaces and engraving.
Vericut and Four- Axis Helical Milling
The Vericut program utilizes CNC tool paths and simulations to provide the most complex contouring capability. The simulation process makes it easier to troubleshoot potential problems and anticipate any unexpected issues. Additionally, Vericuts powerful post-processor ensures a smooth transition from the CAD/CAM software to the actual CNC program. Since Vericuts database can save all customization settings, files can be backed up into the library for reloading whenever needed.
Vericut is used to simulate the four-axis milling process so that users can get a better understanding of the machining process and be able to predict more precisely the resulting shape and dimensions. To achieve this, Vericut utilizes a database of tooling scenarios, create work planes, rotate parts to different positions, select the proper tools and tool holders, and select the proper cutting strategies. Users can easily generate the tool paths from 3D wireframes when aground gages are not available.
Vericut gives its users the flexibility to create milling paths from either custom 3D geometry, point clouds, flat-bottom surfaces, or online-created surfaces. Vericut uses Turing patterns, Kinch patterns and Table turn patterns for helical milling operations. In addition, it provides advanced tool support that includes cutter compensation and tool wear review capabilities.
Benefits
Vericut is an integral part of many major aerospace and automotive companies. It provides a comprehensive simulation to fully evaluate the entire production process before the parts are even produced. It has proved to be an invaluable resource for some of the most complex tooling operations. With its simulation capability, it allows engineers to visualize machining operations from start to finish, thereby greatly reducing the risk of unexpected defects and delays.
Vericut also allows for increased machining accuracy and therefore faster production times. By simulating CNC programs before producuation, companies are able to identify potential problems, fix them before production begins, and ensure that the resulting parts meet the strictest of standards.
Conclusion
Vericut is an indispensable tool for four-axis milling of complex parts. It is used by major manufacturers to ensure the accuracy and quality of parts and to reduce time, effort and costs. Its simulation features and advanced tool support have given engineers the ability to predict more precisely the results of the machining operations and the potential problems that can occur. This has allowed manufacturers to produce the most complex parts in a shorter time, with shorter lead times and fewer defects. The use of Vericut in four-axis helical milling is a testament to its power and flexibility.
