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Leading luxury yacht builder Viking Yacht Co. uses
Delcam's PowerMILL to machine models and components
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PowerMILL offers a unique solution for these companies by combining a
powerful and flexible range of machining strategies with exceptional ease
of use. The software also offers fast calculation times, comprehensive
gouge and collision checking, and integrated simulation so that problems
can be corrected on the computer rather than on the machine tool.
PowerMILL is particularly renowned for its capabilities in five-axis
machining – an essential part of many marine manufacturing operations.
The system incorporates a range of projection machining options that allow
complex five-axis operations to be programmed both quickly and easily,
while using variable lead and lean angles. These options are much more
efficient and give longer tool life than machining with the cutter always
normal to the surface, the only option in some other systems.
Another important option for five-axis machining is swarf machining.
With this technique, cutting is carried out with the side of the tool
rather than the tip, so giving smoother surfaces. It is used for a variety
of trimming operations, including finishing of composites, where it gives
the ability to undertake the complete operation in a single set-up rather
than having to use the multiple set-ups required with three-axis machining.
Five-axis trimming also gives the ability to cut at a fixed angle to the
surface and so produce a better appearance on the part.
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