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Solid Edge-to-GibbsCAM Transfer Add-in
John CallenVP Marketing
Gibbs and Associates
John CallenVP Marketing
Gibbs and Associates
Overview
• Seamless exchange of models directly from within Solid Edge to GibbsCAM
• Single-Push-Button transfer• GibbsCAM starts if not already
running; if running, model import choices presented
• Associative update of toolpath
• Seamless exchange of models directly from within Solid Edge to GibbsCAM
• Single-Push-Button transfer• GibbsCAM starts if not already
running; if running, model import choices presented
• Associative update of toolpath
Model Transfer• Transfer initiated
through a single Solid Edge menu selection – “Transfer Part to GibbsCAM”
• GibbsCAM is started if not already running, new session opened, Solid Edge model read in and displayed, ready for toolpath creation.
• Transfer initiated through a single Solid Edge menu selection – “Transfer Part to GibbsCAM”
• GibbsCAM is started if not already running, new session opened, Solid Edge model read in and displayed, ready for toolpath creation.
Toolpath Generation• Toolpath is then
created for the Solid Edge model using GibbsCAM’s industry leading ease-of-use functionality
• Stored processes can be used to speed toolpath creation
• Geometry/Process/Toolpath entities are fully associative (more on this later)
• Toolpath is then created for the Solid Edge model using GibbsCAM’s industry leading ease-of-use functionality
• Stored processes can be used to speed toolpath creation
• Geometry/Process/Toolpath entities are fully associative (more on this later)
Cut Part Rendering• Cut Part Rendering can
be used at any time while creating toolpath to visually verify the machining process
• Checks for:– Material remaining– Gouges– Rapiding through
part/holders– Cutting past tool
extents
• Cut Part Rendering can be used at any time while creating toolpath to visually verify the machining process
• Checks for:– Material remaining– Gouges– Rapiding through
part/holders– Cutting past tool
extents
Model Update• The design is modified
within Solid Edge• Updated model is
transferred to GibbsCAM, again using a single Solid Edge menu selection – the same one used to originally transfer the model to GibbsCAM
• The design is modified within Solid Edge
• Updated model is transferred to GibbsCAM, again using a single Solid Edge menu selection – the same one used to originally transfer the model to GibbsCAM
Update Transfer• When the updated
model is presented to GibbsCAM, there are 3 options how to read it:– Create a new session– Insert it into current
session (can be used to include stock, fixture models)
– Replace session’s current part model
• When the updated model is presented to GibbsCAM, there are 3 options how to read it:– Create a new session– Insert it into current
session (can be used to include stock, fixture models)
– Replace session’s current part model
Toolpath Update• If the session’s current
part is replaced, then the toolpath needs to be updated – using the “Redo all Ops” command.
• Toolpath will be updated based on associativity between part model and processes.
• If the session’s current part is replaced, then the toolpath needs to be updated – using the “Redo all Ops” command.
• Toolpath will be updated based on associativity between part model and processes.
Update Complete• Once “Redo All Ops” is
completed, the toolpath should conform to the updated geometry.
• Additional toolpath can be defined.
• Cut Part Rendering can be used to validate updated toolpath.
• Once “Redo All Ops” is completed, the toolpath should conform to the updated geometry.
• Additional toolpath can be defined.
• Cut Part Rendering can be used to validate updated toolpath.
Some Details
• Compatible with Solid Edge V10 and GibbsCAM v5.57.14
• Supports Solid Edge Part, Assembly, Draft and Sheet Metal models
• Both applications must be running on the same PC
• Compatible with Solid Edge V10 and GibbsCAM v5.57.14
• Supports Solid Edge Part, Assembly, Draft and Sheet Metal models
• Both applications must be running on the same PC
For more information:
Gibbs and Associates323 Science DriveMoorpark, CA 93021
Toll-free (800) 654-9399 Fax (805) 523-0006
Gibbs and Associates323 Science DriveMoorpark, CA 93021
Toll-free (800) 654-9399 Fax (805) 523-0006
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– Why GibbsCAM!
