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cam 2D extensive CAD interfaces : visi machining 2D comprehensive tool library pocketing, milling & face milling operations multi level nested pockets automatic residual stock full range of drilling cycles optimised toolpath movement obstacle management kinematic simulation customisable post processors reliable & efficient nc code html & xls report output prismatic machining made simple VISI Machining 2D provides a practical, intuitive and simple solution for CNC programming including 4 and 5 axis indexing. Knowledge based feature recognition will automatically select features directly on the solid geometry and create reliable milling and drill cycle toolpaths. Extensive range of CAD interfaces VISI can work directly with Parasolid, IGES, CATIA v4 & v5, Pro-E, UG, STEP, Solid Works, Solid Edge, ACIS, DXF, DWG, STL and VDA files. The extensive range of translators ensures that users can work with data from almost any supplier. Companies working with complex designs will benefit from the simplicity with which their customer's CAD data can be manipulated. VISI can work directly with wireframe, solid, surface and mesh data or a combination of all four, providing the user with tools to work with any CAD model or to quickly construct the information from paper drawings ready for 2D machining. Simple programming The intuitive operation manager has a simple tree structure displaying the machining operations and the selected tools from the comprehensive tool library. Based on piece and tooling material, many machining parameters are calculated automatically, including feeds, speeds, stepover and depth of cut. A highly graphical interface guides the user through the machining parameters, cutting conditions and holders for the selected tooling. Multiple origins enable the data to be quickly orientated around any datum or set-up for multi-axis indexing. Profile and face machining The profiling operations give a choice of machining direction, circular or direct approach, and the ability to cut down to a depth with a sequence of profiling moves. Cutter radius compensation capability provides practical CNC code for use on the shop floor. When the cutter cannot machine tight internal radii, the system will automatically create residual stock geometry (defined by the previous tool) and enable re-machining with a smaller tool. Spiral or zig-zag face milling operations, with internal island nesting provide a choice of methods to clean up planar faces. Milling by successive passes allows the user to mill a profile and start away from the material, gradually moving inwards using a stepover parameter.