ENCY 1.1 Delivers Powerful Improvements for Text Placement, Robot Machining, and Workflow Efficiency
EncyCAM
Limassol, Cyprus
March 21, 2025 | Press Release
ENCY 1.1 Delivers Powerful Improvements for Text Placement, Robot Machining, and Workflow Efficiency
ENCY 1.1 delivers significant enhancements, notably the ability to precisely position text using custom coordinate systems, streamlined machining workflows, and expanded operational capabilities including lathe machining for robots.
Improved Text Placement
Previously, when using the “Text” option, markings were created by default within the current Local Coordinate System (LCS). Update 1.1 introduces the capability to select a custom coordinate system for text placement. Users can now create an LCS directly on a specific part face, ensuring precise and immediate placement of text markings. Once created, the text position is remembered, eliminating the need to readjust it if the LCS parameters change.
Enhanced Usability and Convenience
- Lathe Operations for Robots: Lathe operations are now available for robots, expanding machining capabilities and flexibility.
- Separate Stocks in Hole Machining: Radial and axial stocks are now managed separately in hole machining operations. The radial stock is specifically available for Pocketing and Helical machining strategies.
- Extended Capabilities for 6D Contour Operation: Users can now define top and bottom levels for multi-pass machining when the Flank tool orientation is selected. This enhancement is especially valuable for additive manufacturing processes.
- Coordinate System Zero for Reports: The Workpiece Coordinate System zero point is now properly supported and exported for generating accurate reports.
- View Orientation: Clicking the mouse wheel now conveniently orients the view perpendicular not only to standard views and selected faces but also to custom-created planes, such as tangent surfaces or sketch planes.
- Direct ENCY Tuner Access: Generated NC program texts can now be opened directly in ENCY Tuner from the NC program generation window, significantly streamlining the workflow.
Bug Fixes in ENCY 1.1
Fixed errors related to toolpath calculation and visualisation, including issues with 5D and 4D surfacing operations, Turn take-over operations, and Waterline roughing operations. Fixed errors related to importing 3D models and loading corrupted projects, as well as freezes occurring in Drawing mode and incorrect undo/redo behaviour when creating 3D models. Probing operations, external application integration, and equipment compatibility—such as SCARA robots and Sinumerik controllers—have also been improved. Overall system stability and data reliability have been enhanced significantly.
Note: The 1.1 update is available to all users with an active annual support contract (SMC).
For more details about this update or to explore how ENCY Software can streamline your programming processes, visit encycam.com or contact our support team.
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