LVD Company nv has released CADMAN-L 3D and CADMAN-P 3D version 28, offline programming software for LVD laser cutting systems and CNC turret punch presses. The new software release provides enhanced functions for laser cutting and punching applications, including an up to 50 percent speed improvement on multi module applications.
CADMAN is an integrated, PC-based CAD/CAM system that operates on a Windows platform. It provides a seamless offline programming environment enabling users to combine fabricating design and programming functions into a single package. CADMAN's automatic CAM functions simplify programming and increase the productivity and flexibility of the sheet metal fabrication process.
The latest CADMAN release provides new punching and laser cutting modules within a new, easy-to-use interface with enhanced graphical visualization techniques to offer improved and expanded functionality, including advanced auto-nesting capabilities, import/export nesting; multiple machining functions on a single part;, 'job explorer' and full compatibility with Microsoft Vista.
LVD's new 'job explorer' feature optimizes LVD's 'project tree' principle of storing processing data related to the piece part by allowing the simplified organization of 'job' data. Structured organization, searching and moving of part related data within the technology database is all made easy by 'job explorer'.
CADMAN-L 3D incorporates fully automatic, semi-automatic or manual nesting and optimizes cutting and machine parameters to maximize sheet utilization for laser cutting systems. This software module permits the user to configure lead-ins/lead-outs and allows for cutting path optimization, common line cutting and high-speed communications and networking, thus maximizing machine productivity.
New key features of this software module include automatic advanced application of processing technology, enhanced 'processing database' integration between machine and offline software and improved machining order.