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GibbsCAM Wire-EDM
Designed to handle the
most demanding wire-EDM
programs while being easyto-use, the GibbsCAM® WireEDM module supports programming 2- through 4-axis
CNC wire-EDM machines.
The Wire-EDM module’s
graphical user interface is very
flexible and robust. Novice
users will find the interface
easy to understand and learn, while experienced users will find it to be direct and
an efficient way to access the module’s breadth of capability and options.
Seamless integration with GibbsCAM allows the user to take advantage of
GibbsCAM’s basic functionality. For example, geometry for EDM parts can either
be created using GibbsCAM’s geometric modeling capability, imported using
GibbsCAM’s extensive data exchange utilities, or by some combination of the two.
Full associativity between the wire-EDM operations and the geometry allows the
process and toolpath to be easily updated to accommodate changes made to the
geometry.
GibbsCAM Wire-EDM provides the user with complete control over the wireEDM machining operations. Program aspects like start/end angle, entry/exit
radius, and dwell times can be fully specified. Various standard or custom
machining EPAK settings for rough and skim cuts can be defined for different
part/stock conditions. EPAK settings can be saved in a library for reuse in future
jobs. Automatic skim cuts and automatic 4-axis synchronization help speed
programming time.
Powerful visualization functionality is provided to allow the user to visually
verify and analyze the wire-EDM program before running it on the shop floor.
Wire guide positions can be automatically checked to ensure that they are within
U,V limits. Process documentation can be automatically generated to communicate job details or capture information to support job costing.
The Wire-EDM module includes post processor support for all major brands
of Wire-EDM machines. Support for sub-routines allows part patterns to be
coded efficiently. Posted output is ready to cut parts without the need for any
hand editing.
Whether for a machine shop that has added a wire-EDM machine to augment
their conventional milling and turning centers or a shop that specializes in wireEDM machining, GibbsCAM Wire-EDM delivers the functionality to create WireEDM programs quickly and accurately.

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