AlmaCAM software suite is an integrated programming solution designed for punching-nibbling and combined-technology machines as well as for routing and 2D continuous cutting. Whichever the machines you operate, almaCAM is optimally configured to rationalize your programming process while taking into account the specificities of each technology or machine.

The programming software for punching-nibbling

almaCAM Punch’s added value in punching-nibbling technology lies mainly in the software’s powerful automation (tool allocation, machining sequence, nesting, part evacuation, etc.). This makes almaCAM Punch a highly productive solution for on-demand production of numerous and varied parts. The software can manage all loading/unloading peripheral systems and is perfectly adapted to combined machines.

Main advantages and benefits:

• One mouse click to perform the tool allocation and part nesting, optimize the machining sequencing including the part evacuation and generate the CN program
• Automatic completion of identical part common cut with or without micro-junctions
• Automatic part nesting under or around clamps
• Multi-tool and special tool management
• Automatic or manual management of any type of evacuation system
• Part machining preparation based on a pre-defined turret model which allows limiting the number of tool changes on the machine

Thanks to a solid CAD/CAM experience in the cutting sector plus machine and robots programming skills, Alma has developed a highly-efficient solution for the programming of 5-axis cutting machines and  cutting robots.

Programming software for 5-axis cutting machines and cutting robots

Through a simple and intuitive user interface, almaCAM Space Cut is dedicated to the programming of any type of 3D-cutting machines regardless the number of axes or the cutting technique used (laser, plasma, waterjet, or routing). Providing support for advanced manufacturing functions, almaCAM Space Cut can meet any kind of requirements, including high-level manufacturing requirements for the cutting of complex parts.

Main advantages and benefits:

• Comprehensive modeling of the machine and its environment
• Reduction of programming cycle thanks to powerful functions automating the creation of cutting trajectories, the definition of lead-ins/lead-outs and the sequencing of cutting profiles
• Reduction of cycle times
• Automatic search for collision-free trajectories
• Realistic simulation of the cutting sequence and visualization of possible anomalies (speed, collisions, accessibility, job tolerance)
• Management of cutting parameters in database material/thickness
• Easy-to-learn and use: simplified control panel,  easy object handling, clear and simple display of cell objects, cutting profiles, and programs using tree-views
• Extension to other technological processes such as laser welding and polishing.

Product overview

Based on an accurate 3D representation of the machine (including  kinematics or axis limit elements) and its environment, almaCAM Space Cut, thanks to automatic geometry analysis functions, can automatically define the cutting contours for CAD-imported parts.

Using a powerful algorithm that optimizes the paths while avoiding collisions, almaCAM Space Cut generates the tool head trajectories. It also allows you to automatically model the tooling from the 3D model of the part to cut.

With almaCAM Space Cut, you will easily create and validate NC programs thanks to realistic simulation and automatic control functions combined with display features for visualizing anomalies.