Leap forward in advanced machining and digital connectivity

Gibbs CAM 2024 Leap forward in advanced machining and digital connectivity

2023-10-26 Source: Gibbs CAM 3 min Reading Time

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CAD/CAM innovator Gibbs CAM has announced a new software release: Gibbs CAM 2024, designed to increase end-user productivity when programming advanced machining centres. The release includes a number of significant enhancements to its core strengths, while placing a greater emphasis on digital connectivity.

The integration of the Coro Plus Tool Library allows users to define tool assemblies and relevant cutting conditions and import the data directly into Gibbs CAM.(Source: Camrio) — The integration of the Coro Plus Tool Library allows users to define tool assemblies and relevant cutting conditions and import the data directly into Gibbs CAM.
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With version 2024, Gibbs CAM unlocks the power of Sandvik Coromant through direct integration with the Coro Plus tool library, providing access to the right cutting tool for specific operations and offering instant cutting data recommendations. It provides up-to-date cutting tool data, 3D models of cutting tools and holders, and essential information to make informed decisions for optimised manufacturing processes. All data is verified and complies with the ISO 13399 international standard for the representation and exchange of cutting tool data. The cloud-based nature of the tool library means that GibbsCAM 2024 users can access data from anywhere with an internet connection, making it invaluable for organisations implementing corporate standards or for users working remotely or in multiple locations.

Efficiency continues to be a key focus with the introduction of new post processor configuration options for setting standard and custom post defaults, including support for TCP or rotary clamps. In addition, a new tool to streamline the setup of the CAM environment now allows the editing and restriction of fixture offsets. Gibbs CAM 2024 supports multiple fixture stacking, and unused fixtures can now be left on the machine for simulation and collision checking.

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Generic probing now supports rotary part alignment and positioning.(Source: Camrio)

Variable-depth engraving is greatly improved when using complex fonts with tapered tooling and corner ramping.(Source: Camrio)

A new visualisation tool now maps the curvature and the relevant taper/draft angle directly onto the 3D model.(Source: Camrio)

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Licensing for version 2024 now replaces the historic CLM technology. This simplifies software deployment and gives users more flexibility to move licences, as well as enabling cloud capabilities in future versions.

CAD data is easier to work with. Users can query virtual points for dimensioning part geometry such as edge centres, end points, intersections, circle centres and circle quadrants directly from the 3D model. A newly introduced visualisation tool can map the curvature and associated draft angle directly onto the 3D model. This is particularly useful for analysing the minimum tool diameter required to cut a part, as it eliminates the need to draw additional reference geometry.

Among many other enhancements, generic probing now supports rotary part alignment and positioning. By selecting only the rotary axis, clearance and displacement parameters, the system will probe the surface and calculate the rotational alignment of the part.

More tooling flexibility

Gibbs CAM 2024 improves the flexibility of form tools in milling processes. Users can choose how the tool is driven: Real Profile, which uses the exact cutting tool profile, or Monotonic Profile, which disables any toolpath that uses the tool's undercut shape. For 3D solid form tools, another nominal parameter option will use only the main diameter and tip radius for toolpath calculation according to the tool manufacturer's recommendations, while using the 3D form tool for simulation.

In addition, the second generation of B-type inserts for Sandvik Coromant's Prime Turning is now supported. This tool has a larger tip radius that can cut deeper and remove material faster.

More powerful milling

A new milling process for lathes and bar mills now supports perpendicular cutting with an end mill or parallel cutting with a side mill or slitting saw.

Rest machining has been improved when contouring and pocketing strategies are used together with Material Only, which now produces a more efficient toolpath with reduced air cuts. Other contouring improvements include smoother ramping that creates a continuous contour where possible, rather than multiple ramping lead-ins and lead-outs.

Also new to the Gibbs CAM 2024, variable depth engraving greatly improves the use of complex fonts with tapered tools and corner ramps. In addition, selectable alignment options have been added to control the start position of operations using a rotary axis. Users can override the default singularity rules, which is useful for keeping the toolpath within machine limits (often Y-axis) or machining on the opposite side of a mill/turn part.

New 5-axis features include an optimised stepover function for finishing walls and cylindrical or conical bottoms, producing a better, more consistent surface finish. New geodetic operations perform straight cuts at end boundaries and improve hole filling to prevent the tool from dropping into open cavities. Other enhancements include user-defined tool orientation on infeed and outfeed movements, and linked infeed distance. Multi-axis machining enhancements include better management of 3D containment, improved point distribution, ramp offset for first pass in roughing cycles, user-defined start points for finishing and tool tilting during helix entries.

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