MecSoft is proud to introduce the latest addition to its 3 Axis advanced machining suite, Indexed 3+2 Machining. This advanced Multi Axis method can be added, as a separately priced module, onto any Standard or Expert configuration. That’s right, you don’t need to have the Professional or Premium configurations to get the benefits of Indexed 3+2 Machining!
What is Indexed Machining?
Indexed machining allows you to lock in place (i.e., index) your 4th axis (referred to as 3+1) and/or your 5th axis (3+2), while performing 2 Axis and 3 Axis operations. Indexed machining also includes a host of other key benefits not available in 3 Axis or 3 Axis Advanced programming. For example, you can machine multi-sided parts in 3, 4 or 5 axis mode. Indexing the 4th or 5th axis means less manual setup reducing machining time and increasing machining accuracy.Key Benefits
Indexed machining also includes a host of other key benefits not available in the Standard, or Expert configurations. These include:- Machine Multi-Sided Parts & Improve Machining Accuracy: For example, you can machine multi-sided parts in 3, 4 or 5 axis mode. Indexing the 4th or 5th axis means less manual setup reducing machining time and increasing machining accuracy.
- Reduce Tool Positioning Errors: Indexed 3+2 machining also reduces tool positioning errors by leveraging the accuracy of your CNC machine. Each indexed position eliminates a manual setup and tool positioning.
- Save Programming Time: You can also save time by programming all sides of a part in one Machining Job. Toolpath simulation time is also reduced because all setups are included in one part file!
Key Features
A host of added features is really what makes Indexed machining shine. Take a closer look at these key features:- Machine Multi-Sided Parts with Ease!
- Program and Simulate Toolpaths from Any Direction
- Program Flip-Machining Jobs Using 3+1 Programming
- Perform XY and Polar Instance Programming!
- Perform Fixture Offset Programming
- Perform 4th Axis Rotary Instance Programming!
- Utilize Tombstone Tooling Blocks to Perform Multi-Part Indexing
- Perform Indexed 3+2 Machining with Aggregate Heads!
- Perform Advanced Machine Tool Simulations!