Latest version of a woodworking CAD/CAM system incorporates a new common line cutting module and a new version of a system for designing, costing and manufacturing staircases

Leading off line programming specialist Alphacam will be launching Version 7 of its CAD/CAM system for woodworking applications on Stand T47 at the W6 Woodworking Show to be held at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, October 8-11, 2006. Providing a wealth of new functionality, as well as enhancements to the system's part modelling, feature recognition and machining styles capabilities, Alphacam V7 also incorporates a new common line cutting module and a new version of the company's Alphastair system for designing, costing and manufacturing staircases.

With dedicated modules available to ensure the fast and accurate manufacture of doors, windows, cabinets, stairs and panels, Alphacam V7 is the benchmark CAD/CAM system for joinery applications ranging from 2D fascia doors to complex 5-axis stair handrails.

The new version builds on the strengths of earlier releases - and Alphacam's position as an Autodesk Unique Application Reseller.

It also provides close integration with Alphacim, the company's powerful business management system for the wood working industry, as well as direct links to Cabinet Vision, the leading design system for kitchen, bedroom and office cabinet furniture.

Cabinet Vision has integrated Alphacam into its SolidCAM machining option, enabling NC code for hundreds of nested parts on hundreds of sheets to be produced automatically for virtually any CNC routing machine.

The combination provides the most advanced NBM (Nested Based Manufacturing) system on the market today.

Furthermore, components with complex designs can be transferred quickly and seamlessly from Cabinet Vision to Alphacam for intricate detailing operations to be carried out, such as the engraving of logos, motifs or graphical designs.

* About Alphacam - Alphacam provides world-class CAD/CAM software for the engineering, woodworking and stone markets from 2D parts through to complex 5-axis applications and offers a significant return on investment.

Alphacam is a principal brand of the Planit group.

* About Planit - Planit is a global supplier of design and manufacturing software for the engineering, woodworking and stone industries.

We provide our customers with products and services that enable them to improve the productivity of their machine tools, shorten design and manufacturing time, optimise material usage and deliver high quality goods and services to their customers.

Planit's solutions are best-in-class within our respective markets and are integral to the success of thousands of companies of every size around the globe.


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