Following NC Graphics' expansion of selling through independent global distributors, NC Graphics are pleased to announce the launch of their DEPOCAM standalone 3D HSM CAM software across Asia.

Since becoming a SolidWorks Certified CAM Partner in April 2006, NC Graphics have set up a growing network of distributors across Asia, covering China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Pakistan and India.

New NC Graphics Office in Eastern China

To support their Chinese speaking distributors, NC Graphics are pleased to announce that DDS Software Co., Ltd. (DDSoft) based in Nanjing have agreed to be the Eastern China office for NCG. DDS Software is one of the authorised Solidworks resellers in China, and can supply the total solution to customers based on Solidworks with CAM, CAE, PDM, and customised modules (email: sales@ddsoft.com.cn).

SolidWorks World 2006 Asia-Pacific Region

To support their new distributors across Asia, NC Graphics are exhibiting at the SolidWorks World exhibitions in China - Shanghai (22nd August) along with DDS Software who also have a booth, Shenzhen (24th August) and India - Bangalore (29th August). NC Graphics will also be joined by representatives from some of their distributors at their booths at each exhibition. The DEPOCAM reseller in Thailand, Applicad Co. Ltd will also be launching DEPOCAM at SolidWorks World in Thailand - Bangkok (15th September). NC Graphics hope that this will help to raise awareness of the DEPOCAM product across Asia.

AboutStandalone 3D HSM CAM Software

DEPOCAM HSM CAM software is a stand-alone CAM system that integrates with existing CAD and CAM systems and now also includes a direct interface to Solidworks.

DEPOCAM boasts many innovative features including automatic 3D roughing. This is suitable for all types of forms, creating an optimised, smooth cutter motion for HSM machining, while helping to extend tool life, minimising wear on the machine tool and producing parts with excellent surface finish.

The main features of the software are:

Automatic 3D Roughing
Z-Level Waterline Machining Using Surface Contact Angles
Raster (Planar) Pass Machining Using Surface Contact Angles
Spiral & Radial Machining
Horizontal Area Machining of Flat Surfaces Only
Pencil & Parallel Pencil milling
Morph & Boundary Machining
Automatic Rest Machining
3D Constant Offset & Corner Offset Machining
Core Roughing
Perpendicular Raster Machining
Variable Feed Rate Control
Advanced Drilling Routines
3 + 2 Machining
Stock Models
Customisable tool holders
Fully gouge protected toolpaths

DEPOCAM is well known for its very user-friendly interface, with a typical learning curve of just 1 day required to machine a live job.

Features

"Very user friendly interface - making it suitable for occasional users
"DEPOCAM offers many advanced 3D machining routines, rest roughing & 3 + 2 capabilities for all toolpaths
"Fast and efficient roughing strategies, including core roughing
"Advanced Drilling Routines - includes automatic hole detection and / or user defined holes
"All machining routines are fully gouge protected for both the cutter and the tool holder

Benefits

"DEPOCAM has been an established product since 1997
"Easy to learn and use - learning curve of just 1 day
"Toolpaths are optimised for HSM machining, to extend tool life and reduce wear on the machine
"3D stock models can be created to clarify material moved
"NC Graphics are renown for their excellent back up and support services, based on end user feedback

About NC Graphics (Cambridge) Ltd

Specialising in 3D Advanced CAM Solutions Since 1977 for the Engineering of Tomorrow
Established since 1977 in Cambridge, UK, NC Graphics provides CADCAM solutions, offering all the tools needed to design and manufacture prototypes, models, moulds, dies, patterns and finished products. Our specialist area is 3D HSM CAM with our product DEPOCAM, which is also a SolidWorks Certified CAM Partner product.

All NC Graphics software is written and tested in-house, by their highly skilled development team and machining algorithms are tested on their CNC machine tool. This ensures that the company is able to provide an excellent back up and support service for the software.

For more product information, or to download a demonstration version of DEPOCAM visit the company's website www.ncgraphics.net or call +44 1223 861539 .

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NC Graphics (Cambridge) Ltd, Silverwood Lodge, Ely Road,
Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB5 9NN

Tel: +44 (0) 1223 861539???? Fax: +44 (0) 1223 440249

Website: www.ncgraphics.net
Email: estelle@ncgraphics.net

Contact: Mrs Estelle Dunsmuir, Marketing Manager

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