QuikCam

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QuikCam is an advanced, fully automatic CAM post-processing program for fast, easy conversion of CAD drawings to machine-ready CNC files. QuikCam accepts popular drawing formats including: DWG, DXF and IGES. By using QuikCam’s knowledge-based CNC techniques, even inexperienced users can be assured of producing accurate and efficient CNC programs.

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QuikCam reads the geometric information directly from a CAD drawing file and automatically develops marking and cutting profiles, assigns lead-in and lead-out motions and defines the proper cutting sequence for all processes. In seconds, CAD drawings are converted into CNC files, ready for production. Flexible setup parameters and macro-based lead-in and lead-out specification allow users to automatically apply preferred CNC programming methodology. Because QuikCam uses the geometry that already exists in the CAD file, errors that can occur while re-programming in other CNC systems are eliminated.

The program also comes with the powerful editing capability of QC-EDIT, enabling users to easily incorporate application-specific knowledge into CNC files. Corner loops and tabs (stitch cuts) are easily added to any profile. Optional features include cost/production time analysis and chain-cutting.

Standard Features

Processing Features

Over-Travel
Improve quality at lead-in/out locations by automatically over- traveling lead-outs where traditional lead-outs are not possible.

Under-Travel
Have all profiles tabbed/stitch cut automatically at the profile’s lead-in/out location. This holds profiles in place and prevents them from tipping up.

Enhanced Error Correction
CAD files are in multiple passes if geometry errors such as gaps or overlaps are found in the drawing. Different tolerance levels are used in each pass to maximize proper geometry reconstruction.

Automatic Sequencing
User-selectable profile sequencing methodologies and settings are supported.

Plot Layer
Non-cutting information can be extracted from the CAD drawing for display and plotting purposes only. Text entities are also recognized and displayed.

Technology Tables
Output appropriate kerf, feedrate, and other cutting parameters into the CNC file simply by selecting the proper material type and thickness.

Reduction/ Smoothing
Reduce the size of your CNC files and improve part quality by allowing QuikCam to automatically convert or merge lines and arcs together. Control the conversion process by adjusting the reduction parameters to achieve the desired result.

Maximum Arc Setting
Prevent arcs larger than a certain radius from reaching the cutting machine by automatically converting them into line segments.

Profile & Kerf Direction
Automatically produce CNC files that use either the kerf left or kerf right conventions for profile cutting direction and kerf compensation programming.

Delete Overlaps
Eliminate redundant, overlapped lines and arcs automatically.

Editing Features

Code Stepping
A slider-based control allows quick and easy positioning to any location in the file. Move step-by-step to verify any motion or process control sequence. Also fine-tune programs by inserting codes at any location.

Macro Modules
Define personalized lead-in/outs and corner loops that can be used on the desired profiles.

Corner Loops
Place corner loops at any intersection in order to produce the sharpest corner possible.

Plotting Capability
Plot any view of a profile with its summary information to any Windows® printer device.

Initialization Point Functions
Reset the initialization point to any specific location or to any corner of the profile region.

Move Lead-In/Out Capability
Move lead-in/outs to any location on the profile without having to break any entity first. Right-click on any lead-in/out location to view or change its properties

Entity Properties
Right-click to view or edit any entity's properties, including kerf, feed rate, and more.

Profile Properties
Right-click to view or edit any profile’s properties, including cut direction, kerf compensation and cutting process.