Intelli-CAM is a highly advanced computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software program with two tools in one that can generate either 2D or 3D tool paths from 3D models. Simply import a 3D file from one of the many supported file types such as CATIA, SolidWorks, 3D DXF, or DWG, and the 3D object appears in an interactive window. Generating a 2D profile from any face or slice of the 3D shape is just a click away. The other side of Intelli-CAM shows that 3D pathing is just as easy. With the AutoPath function, the program automatically creates the waterjet-reasonable tool path and applies the required attributes for 3D cutting before exporting directly to Intelli-MAX® MAKE.
Free to OMAX JetMachining Center owners, Intelli-CAM is part of the intuitive and powerful Intelli-MAX Software Suite, which expands the operator’s capabilities. “Our job shop customers will greatly benefit from Intelli-CAM. These customers will rarely have to ask customers to re-save a file to a different format they can accept. With Intelli-CAM, now users can accept nearly all file types,” says Carl Olsen. He also notes that Intelli-CAM “may be the easiest-to-use 5-axis CAM software ever.”
Standard Features
- Can run as a standalone application, or integrated into many popular 3D CAD systems
- Supports a wide range of neutral and native 3D file formats, including CATIA, SolidWorks®, Solid Edge, ACIS, Inventor®, Step, Siemens® NX, Pro/E®, Creo®, IGES, VDA-FS, Parasolid®, 3D DXF and DWG, and more
- Single click export to an OMAX CAD file or open directly into OMAX Intelli-MAX LAYOUT (for part editing) or MAKE (for cutting)
- Available free to new and existing OMAX JetMachining Center customers (include updates – no subscription fees!)
Benefits
- Easily create 3D OMAX tool paths from solid models
- Easy and powerful 3D to 2D conversion tools
- Integrate into existing workflow to shorten production time
- Automatically recognise viable cutting surfaces from 3D shapes, including variable bevels and tilted cones
- Easily control cutting path options such as cut quality
- Program complex dynamic bevels in minutes instead of hours
- 3D files can be directly opened in OMAX MAKE for immediate cutting, or opened into OMAX LAYOUT for additional editing, nesting, and more