(Delcam: Windsor, ON, Canada) -- Delcam International Inc. will launch the new version of its FeatureCAM feature-based machining software at the American Manufacturing Exposition (AMMO) taking place in Las Vegas, Aug. 17–19, at Booth No. 428. The new release will include enhancements across the full range of FeatureCAM functionality, reflecting the increased investment in development of the software since its acquisition by Delcam in 2005.

The most innovative new programming option is combined drilling and milling functionality that will allow more efficient hole creation on machines fitted with automatic tool changing. It generates roughing and finishing tool paths to produce any holes for which the appropriate drill isn't loaded, using the existing tooling within the machine’s crib. The new option is much faster than having to change the tooling available to match the set of hole sizes in each job, especially for companies manufacturing prototypes or short-run components.

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