Delcam plc: FeatureCAM

Delcam is one of the world’s leading suppliers of advanced CADCAM solutions for the manufacturing industry. The company has grown steadily since being founded formally in 1977, after initial development work at Cambridge University, UK. It is now the largest developer of product design and manufacturing software in the UK, with subsidiaries in North America, Europe, and Asia. Delcam’s software is used by more than 40,000 organizations in over 80 countries. Whatever your industry—aerospace, automotive, medical, packaging, or general job shop—your manufacturing requirements can be met with Delcam. Other Delcam product offerings include complex 3D modeling and reverse engineering with PowerSHAPE, cutting–edge feature-based technology with FeatureCAM, highly efficient machining with PowerMILL, artistic design with ArtCAM, inspection options with PowerINSPECT, and more. Delcam also provides complementary systems for data translation with Delcam Exchange and task management with PS-Team. Companies currently using Delcam include Boeing, Goodrich, Wedgwood, Gillette, Aark, Nike, Adidas, Phillips, Smith and Nephew, Lotus, BAR, Zytek, Rexham, Sidel, Simoldes, Ogihara, Active Burgess, FAW, General Motors and Ford.

FeatureCAM CAD/CAM software combines cutting–edge technology with renowned ease of use. With its first release in 1995, FeatureCAM introduced revolutionary feature-based technology. Since then, FeatureCAM has continued to provide powerful CAD/CAM programming—including automatic feature recognition, knowledge-based machining, and several importing and customization options. FeatureCAM provides milling, turning, live tooling, and wire EDM solutions.

With FeatureCAM, you have a broad range of importing options, including native SolidWorks® files and SolidWorks assemblies. You also receive several benefits at no additional cost, such as an extensive library of post-processors, the ability to create custom posts and edit existing ones, feed-rate optimization, and an integrated 3D simulation package. A few major corporations currently using FeatureCAM include 3COM, Allied Signal, Boeing, Eveready Battery, General Motors, Ford, and Robinson Helicopter.

Delcam USA develops and markets FeatureCAM products and is a member of the Delcam Group, the largest CAM-focused company in the world. The full range of FeatureCAM solutions includes FeatureMILL2.5D, FeatureMILL3D, FeatureTURN, FeatureTURN/MILL, FeatureWIRE, FeatureRECOGNITION, Solid Modeling, Multi-Turret Turning, Machine Simulation, Tombstone Machining, 5-Axis Simultaneous, 5-Axis Positioning, and Native CAD Options. FeatureCAM products are distributed through a worldwide network of direct salespeople and independent dealers.