Metcam Adds Amada BendCAD and Pressbrake
(Item updated 10/04/00)

Metcam has been selected by Amada to alpha test its new integrated sheet metal CAD/CAM software solution, called BendCad. The software is designed to expedite the process for developing CAD/CAM, inspection layout, nesting, and bending programs.  The system is network based, linking CAD/CAM stations, file servers, turrets, lasers and press brakes.

 

 

 

Metcam has now purchased, installed and is using the first version of the new software, in conjunction with a new Amada Pressbrake.  The FBD8025-NT is an 88 ton, up-acting hydraulic press brake with a bed length of 8 feet and  ram repeatability of ±0.0004".   BendCAD/CAM, Amada's offline simulation and programming software for press brakes allow for the generation of programs and set-up data external to the press brake. This translates into less time setting up the press brake and more time running production.