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he new capability is called Flowline Machining. As described by Delcam, it divides a toolpath between a pair of drive curves in a constant number of passes, rather than developing a varying number of passes with a constant stepover. “This approach gives a lower cycle time and superior part surface finish, minimizing wear on the cutter and the machine tool,” according to the developer. Also in Delcam’s 2012 release are several improvements for FeatureCAM, its programming software for 2.5D, 3D and 5-axis machining. FeatureCAM 2012 reportedly includes several enhancements for faster, accurate CAM programming for production machining on lathes, mills and turn/mill machines. Two new program strategies are called “back boring” and “spiral roughing”: back boring allows more parts to...