Multi-User Toolpath Design in CAM Software ID: 2013-025
This technology introduces a novel methodology for enabling collaborative toolpath design in CAM software, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
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Technology Overview
The technology addresses the challenge of the single-user bottleneck in CAM software by proposing a collaborative toolpath design methodology. By utilizing a modeling approach that segments models into different layers for various machining stages, it enables multiple users to generate toolpaths independently. A standalone utility is also developed to integrate G-code instructions from different users, facilitating a seamless collaborative environment in otherwise single-user CAM systems.
Key Advantages
- Overcomes the single-user bottleneck in CAM software
- Enables collaborative toolpath design by multiple users
- Improves productivity and efficiency in manufacturing processes
- Utilizes existing CAM software without the need for significant modifications
- Facilitates independent work on different aspects of the machining process simultaneously
Problems Addressed
- Limited collaboration capabilities in current CAM software
- Inefficiencies and delays caused by the single-user design process
- Challenges in integrating toolpaths designed by multiple users
Market Applications
- Manufacturing companies seeking to enhance productivity
- Collaborative design and engineering teams in the CAM industry
- Educational institutions for teaching advanced manufacturing techniques
- Software developers looking to create collaborative CAM solutions
Additional Information
Technology ID: 2013-025
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Date Published: 13 May, 2025
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