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WeSTeC 2013 October 15 - 17 Software releaSe UpdateS tUrning, Milling CapabilitieS Delcam Featurecam, Booth 1612 Delcam will showcase the 2014 version of its FeatureCAM software with new options for turning, four-axis rotary machining, turn-mill operations, two-axis finishing and probing sequences. According to the company, turning simulation is now more realistic with the ability to program and See Us at Quality Expo, Booth 619 178 MMS September 2013 mmsonline.com simulate the movements of the steady-rest and tailstock. Collision detection for both is done automatically for c u t ti n g a n d tra nsfe r operations. Programming both turn-mill and four-axis equipment has been simplified with the ability to change the index axis partway through programming. The user creates a new coordinate system and uses it as the new index axis, rather than moving all a s p e c ts of th e pa r t. Added strategies for two-axis finishing include the ability to use large stepovers with automatic machining of upstands, continuous spiral machining, support for stock models and automatic avoidance of clamps. FeatureCAM 2013 added the ability to incorporate automated probing routines into unattended machining programs, and the 2014 version offers a new ability to incorporate decisionm a k i n g w i th b u i l t-i n options in the software,