ICAM- Tech Tip Tuesday for ICAM CNC Simulation, Post-processing software.

CAM-POST Developer

	Create, save and switch between layouts in GENER >>>
	How to customize the post-processing listing file >>>
	Did you know that CAM-POST can automatically determine the CAM interface kit? >>>
	Did you know that CAM-POST V20 has macro features that simplify the output of a tooling summary at the start of the program? >>>
	Did you know that multiple-turn helical motions are now supported in Version 20? >>>
	How to configure rotary axes >>>
	How to select workpiece compensation in CATIA >>>
	How to define right-angle heads with CAM-POST >>>
	Did you know that CAM-POST allows you to create dialog windows? >>>
	Do you know how to switch between G98 and G99 canned cycle retract settings? >>>
	How to display the total cycle time at the beginning of a program >>>
	How to configure a post to write the user name in the NC program header >>>
	How to ensure collision-free table rotations in RTCP >>>
	How to define the graphics area dimensions at the beginning of the program >>>
	How to support parametric tool numbers >>>
	How to preselect the next tool after the current tool has been loaded >>>
	Did you know that CAM-POST can display the differences between two selected post-processors? >>>
	How to support multiple machines with the same post-processor >>>
	Did you know that CAM-POST allows you to duplicate an existing dialog box from another post-processor? >>>
	How to extract the day of the week in a post-processor >>>
	How to define custom MAJOR and MINOR words in CAM-POST >>>
	Using the rotary head for turning on mill-turn machines >>>
	Feed calculations in CAM-POST >>>
	Did you know that CAM-POST can output tool offset numbers even if not defined in the CAM system? >>>
	How to convert CATIA axis system changes into Settable User Frames for Siemens 840D >>>
	Did you know that CAM-POST V20 can now verify the current interface kit? >>>
	Do you know that CAM-POST can automatically switch between Polar and Cartesian interpolation to avoid over-travel errors? >>>
	How to control Left or Right 3D cutter compensation from Mastercam >>>
	How to get the spindle output with a tool change >>>

Virtual Machine Developer

	Do you know that CAM-POST V21 has new options available to pause Material Removal and Gouge Detection?>>>
	How to speed up the simulation by properly configuring collision exclusion groups in CAM-POST Virtual Machine >>>
	Did you know you can import more than one STL file with one click when configuring a Virtual Machine? >>>
	What elements are needed for building a Virtual Machine simulation model in CAM-POST >>>
	How to define with CAM-POST a Virtual Machine that has two spindles >>>
	Do you know that CAM-POST can automatically switch between Polar and Cartesian interpolation to avoid over-travel errors? >>>
	Did you know that ICAM Virtual Machine simulation can detect "near" collisions? >>>

Material Removal Simulation

	Did you know that CAM-POST can simulate the cutting of in-process stock? >>>
	What is the easiest way to submit problem reports to ICAM? >>>

CAM-POST GENER

	Trunnion-Table Mills: Can operators see the workpiece? >>>
	How can post-processors help you avoid reprogramming >>>
	How to use winding to prevent rotary turn-around (RTA) due to rotary travel limits >>>
	How to generate post-processor commands in CATIA >>>
	Did you know CAM-POST has a command that allows inserting fillets between non tangential moves while in diameter compensation? >>>
	How to eliminate unnecessary rotary moves due to singularity >>>
	Using tool length to improve linearization >>>
	Feed calculations in CAM-POST >>>
	Did you know that you can produce better NC code that avoids part gouges? >>>

Virtual Machine

	Using the Arc Fitting option from ICAM to improve the quality of your machined part surfaces >>>
	How to improve Virtual Machine processing speed >>>
	How to defer coolant to the start of cutting >>>
	Did you know that ICAM Virtual Machine allows for Material Removal Simulation and 3D Measurement? >>>
	Do you know that ICAM Virtual Machine has ability to simulate CNC machines having dynamic fixture compensation? >>>
	Did you know that ICAM Virtual Machine simulation can detect "near" collisions? >>>

CAM Integration

	Did you know that ICAM has an Extractor for different CAM systems? >>>
	Did you know that ICAM allows you to integrate your post-processor to your CAM system? >>>
	Did you know that CAM-POST V20 can now verify the current interface kit? >>>
	How to run CAM-POST from CATIA >>>
	How to generate post-processor commands in CATIA >>>
	How to select workpiece compensation in CATIA >>>
	How to ensure that CATIA uses the appropriate ICAM PPTable >>>
	Did you know that ICAM allows you to integrate your post-processor within Creo-NC? >>>
	How to control automatic tool calibration in Mastercam >>>
	Did you know you can integrate your ICAM post-processor within Mastercam? >>>
	Did you know that ICAM allows you to integrate your post-processor within Siemens NX-CAM? >>>
	Did you know you can integrate your ICAM post-processor within TopSolid? >>>

Smart Optimization Modules

	Did you know that CAM-POST has a new feature called "SmartFEED" that optimizes machining feedrates? >>>
	Did you know that CAM-POST has a new feature called "SmartCUT" that eliminates "air cutting" motions? >>>
	SmartPATH^TM for Automatic Tool Path Optimization and Migration >>>

Licensing

	How to upgrade your current version of ICAM products to the latest version without a developer license? >>>
	How to resolve user count issues when using a floating license from ICAM Technologies >>>
	Did you know that the ICAM Floating License Manager provides useful license information from the client workstation? >>>
	How to obtain the hop count for your floating license server >>>
	How to install the ICAM client software in silent mode >>>
	What are the minimum hardware requirements for Virtual Machine simulation >>>