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ModuleWorks has released the 2025.04 update for its digital manufacturing software, which brings a host of enhancements aimed at improving toolpath generation efficiency, increasing part quality, and ensuring process safety. This update is particularly significant for industries relying on precise and efficient CNC machining, as it introduces several new features designed to enhance the overall user experience.
One of the key improvements in the 2025.04 release is the ability to preserve the input order of curves during toolpath generation. This allows users to maintain a preferred sequence for machining edges, thereby boosting machining efficiency and precision. This feature provides a practical alternative to automatic sorting, which can sometimes compromise the preferred sequencing of operations. By keeping the toolpath in the desired order, manufacturers can achieve better overall results in terms of machining time and part quality.
Another notable feature in this release is the “automatic machining direction,” which optimizes toolpath ordering based on the contour direction. This is particularly useful for deburring operations, as it reduces cycle times while improving the user-friendliness of the toolpaths. By automating this aspect of the process, ModuleWorks 2025.04 makes it easier for users to manage complex machining operations while maintaining high-quality standards.
Additionally, the update introduces a multiblade edge finishing strategy. This new approach involves extending the toolpath to leave offset material that can be removed later, preventing damage to thin leading edges. This technique allows for more efficient finishing, preserving surface quality and material integrity. The ability to remove excess material without compromising the part ensures better final finishes and reduces the need for manual intervention.
The software update also brings an intelligent solution for three-axis machining: the Corner Peg Removal feature. This new strategy tackles the issue of problematic cusps and corner smoothing in toolpaths. By automatically adding peg loops to corner areas, the software ensures smoother and more consistent results, reducing the need for post-machining polishing. This advancement not only improves the quality of the machined part but also enhances productivity by minimizing manual work.
Finally, ModuleWorks 2025.04 introduces GPU-accelerated simulation capabilities. This enhancement optimizes material removal and collision checking by speeding up the simulation process, particularly for large-scale machining operations. The increased simulation speed ensures more accurate and faster verification, which is crucial for complex parts that require precise collision detection.
Overall, the 2025.04 release from ModuleWorks enhances the functionality of its software suite by introducing smarter, more efficient toolpath generation, improved part quality, and better user control over machining processes. These updates reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to providing high-performance solutions for the manufacturing sector, enabling companies to improve their productivity while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
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