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Tracecut software

Tracecut is much more than just a data capture system. It provides the user interface for setting up digitising parameters & enables you to manipulate data then create a CNC programme or CAD output. It also features a dimensioning module which gives you the ability to measure components and print out an inspection report. There are also other application specific modules for turbine blade refurbishment & IGES surface generation.

Tracecut enables you to define planes & align axes & has a full range of datum functions which means that you can set up jobs rapidly & easily without the need for complex fixtures.

A variety of data capture methods are available:- 

      2D Profiles                   3D X Axis Parallel      3D Y Axis Parallel         3D Any Angle                    3D Radial      

The different methods of data capture enable us to set up the Cyclone in the most efficient way to suit the geometry of the part to be digitised.

Tracecut gives you the power to manipulate digitised data in many ways:-

                    Original                                                Male to Female                              Scale Independently in X, Y, Z

        Combine for Multi-Impression Tooling                                   Merge for New designs

You can use any type of cutter:-

The geometry of the cutter can be completely different to that of the stylus used for digitising.

You can choose from a variety of cutter path strategies:-

The toolpath can be completely different to the method used for digitising; multiple toolpaths using different tools, e.g. roughing, semi-finish & finish can be created. 2D profiles can be used as boundaries to restrict cutter paths to certain areas only.

        Terrace                    X Parallel                        Y Parallel                Machining Boundary            Exclusion Zone

        Radial                    Spiral                       Circular

Key Benefits

• Tracecut breaks the traditional copy milling link between stylus & cutter. You can create your CNC programme, with the tool shape, diameter & machining path being totally independent of the stylus diameter & scan path used for digitising.
• You can apply a negative or positive offset to the surface to allow for a spark gap or material thickness.
• You can create any number of roughing, semi-finishing, & finishing passes. Area clearance of stock from solid is carried out automatically.
• Specialist modules available to suit your particular needs, e.g. Turbine Blade refurbishment, Shoemaking.
• Post-processor files to suit virtually every CNC on the market are part of the Tracecut package.
• A variety of CAD points output formats such as DXF, IGES, VDA, ASCII are available

Typical Prices (exact price will depend on options & exchange rates)

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