Introducing ALPHACAM 2024.1: Elevating Custom Manufacturing with Enhanced Features

At Planit Canada, we’re thrilled to announce the latest release of ALPHACAM 2024.1, Hexagon’s renowned CAD/CAM software. This new version brings an impressive array of enhancements and innovative features designed to streamline NC output and ensure safe, high-quality machining of parts. Here’s a closer look at what’s new in ALPHACAM 2024.1.

A Modernized User Experience

ALPHACAM 2024.1 introduces modern UI enhancements that simplify and enrich the user experience. The update includes:

• Updated UI Themes: Users can now choose from a streamlined list of both light and dark themes, making the software more accessible and user-friendly.
• Auto Styles User Interface: The Auto Styles interface has been revamped to optimize the utilization of ALPHACAM’s unique Auto Styles functionality.

User Interface Experience

Auto Styles User Interface

Advanced Simulation Tools

The new version comes with significant updates to simulation tools, ensuring better product outcomes:

• All-new Solid Simulator: This advanced technology includes dedicated tools integrated into the simulator for varied machining simulation requirements. Users can achieve faster and more accurate simulations, providing added confidence when running jobs on CNC machinery.

Solid Simulator

Enhanced Nesting Capabilities

Nesting enhancements in ALPHACAM 2024.1 offer substantial benefits for users:

• Rolling Nest Extension in Automation Manager: This addition minimizes waste by merging jobs in nesting calculations. Full automation is possible using the Folder Watcher functionality, optimizing workflows.
• Export Nest List Command: Secure your nest list with a backup option when nesting parts directly from a drawing, ensuring easy reloads to edit or rerun nest jobs.

Rolling Nest Extension in Automation Manager

Export Nest List Command

Machining Innovations

ALPHACAM 2024.1 introduces several innovative improvements for the machining sector:

• Chamfer Machining Command: Creating chamfer toolpaths is now simplified. Users can input depths and chamfer dimensions, avoid collisions, and more, all from an intuitive interface.
• Upgraded CAD Fillet and Chamfer Commands: Adding fillets and chamfers is now instantaneous with improved commands. The alternate T-Bone fillet to the Bubble variant offers hidden-profiling, while the preview function displays potential results before committing.
• Tool Data Sync Utility: This utility syncs Tool Data from the Tool Library to Operations. Users can edit toolpath data across multiple operations, swiftly modify calculated feeds based on selected materials, and verify tool data seamlessly.

Chamfer Machining Command

CAD Fillet Command

Tool Data Sync Utility