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Simultaneous 5-axis freeform machining of complex geometry with extensive tool control and high-speed machining built-in.
AVITECH ENGINEERS ESPRIT offers FreeForm simultaneous 5-axis machining cycles that deliver machine-optimized toolpaths for 5-axis which produce the complex parts for a variety of industries like aerospace, automotive, energy, and medical. These Adaptive Machining cycles are optimized to run on any class of CNC capable of 5-axis, including mills, multitasking mill-turns, and Swiss-type machines. As a full-spectrum CAM system, ESPRIT's 5-axis cycles can be combined with other millings, turning, and inspection cycles to create one complete part program that supports the needs of all machining and on-machine inspection.
For simultaneous 5-axis freeform machining, ESPRIT has nine families of rough and finish machining cycles for a wide variety of parts - from micromachining to heavy industry. Use this powerful suite of cycles in full 5-axis, lock one axis for 4-axis applications like screws and blades, or lock two axes for maximum rigidity in heavy cuts. Each of these cycles has high-speed machining built in. For roughing, ESPRIT's patented ProfitMilling strategy is available to maximize material removal rates and tool life. Unique to ESPRIT is the patented FreeForm 5-axis composite cycle, a combination of six different machining patterns and six tool orientation strategies for a total of 36 different toolpath types. This high-performance cycle uses a simple four-step workflow while providing extensive control over the cutting tool movements to support the unique requirements of a tremendous variety of applications.
ESPRIT's FreeForm milling cycles are dynamically optimized based on the real-time state of the stock, cutting tool, tool holder, workpiece setup, and machine tool, resulting in safer, shorter-cycle, collision-free machining with minimized repositioning and no air cutting.
Machine-optimized, edit-free G-code produces shorter setup times and faster cycle times. To accomplish this in 5-axis, ESPRIT optimizes linear and angular point distribution and the number of blocks of code to accommodate faster look-ahead processing in the CNC control. This optimized point distribution also maintains the surface quality and smooth trajectories around sharp curves. In addition, tool control center point (RTPC) output for cutting and rapid positioning improves machine movement, resulting in faster feed rates and higher surface quality when output using absolute values. RTPC can also be output independent from a given machine kinematic configuration when using vectors. ESPRIT's support for 3D tool compensation gives machine operators the flexibility to adjust the machine offsets for tool wear for 5-axis simultaneous machining.
ESPRIT uses a digital twin of the CNC machine, providing an awareness of the machining environment to simplify programming and optimize the G-code. Machine awareness drives ESPRIT's most advanced and beneficial features, such as the automatic link generator, rotary solutions, and feed rate optimizer. The automatic link generator understands the clearances needed to position around complex part geometry and workholding, as well as those needed for difficult in-cut repositioning, creating automatic links that speed programming, and reduce cycle times.
In 5-axis, ESPRIT accomplishes the challenging task of choosing the optimal rotary solution within the machine's travel limits, further shortening cycle times while allowing larger parts to be machined on smaller envelope CNCs - making a big difference to a shop's bottom line. Using knowledge of the kinematic relationship between the tool touchpoint and the machine's axes, ESPRIT monitors the position, acceleration, and velocity of the axes to attain programmed feed rates while also producing smooth movements along the workpiece during the machining process. This machine-aware feed rate optimization significantly improves surface quality, extends tool life, and eliminates sudden changes in axis acceleration that can damage the part, tool, and machine.
For 5-axis part programs, an offline simulator that can dry run the program and verify that it runs collision-free is a valuable tool that saves significant setup time on the shop floor. ESPRIT's built-in machine simulator uses a digital twin of the CNC machine to do exactly this, showing precisely what will happen at the machine before a single chip is ever cut. During the simulation, ESPRIT displays all the motion of the machine components in real time, providing an accurate verification of the entire machining process. During the simulation, the collision avoidance system identifies any potential areas of concern, including collisions, axis overtravel, and part violation, eliminating the possibility of an on-machine error.
Used in thousands of shops all over the world, ESPRIT CAM software is a global favorite for all types of machining applications.Ranging from small hometown job shops to multinational enterprises.