The ALPHACAM Team is pleased to announce the availability of Vero Alphacam 2020.0.1929.146. One of the major highlights of the latest release , are enhancements to the Post-processor engine, delivering what is described as best-in-class cutting edge technology.

ALPHACAM 2020 Software Update 1929 Release notes:

- Cannot create user defined tools when using the Define Tool Command button in the Select Tool dialog.
- Nesting Crashes on specific Parts when Sawing Fixed.
- Automation Manager Nesting Onion Skin Erroneous extra paths Fixed.
- Automation Manager Fix incorrect language File reference Fixed.
- Constraints Insert Parametric Drawing Fail on work plan origin constraint when using elements as a point reference Fixed.
- 3D Machining edgesrv Does not create a toolpath Fixed.
- Stone Define Tool The Wrong Dialog is displayed when defining a Tool from the Select Tool dialo Fixed.
- Offset Can no longer offset Construction as Geometry Fixed.
- What's New Documents Offset option that does not exist Fixed.
- CDM Legacy Job Data Migration fails if Door Type does not exist in the library Fixed.
- Profiling CutPath API causes crash Fixed.
- Wire Clear Area Causes ALPHACAM to crash Fixed.
- Reports incorrect line thickness. Implemented. User defined thickness in Report Data settings
- Automation Manager Import Settings Drop-down displays incorrect and duplicate fields Fixed.
- API SolidBody.Select failed Fixed.
- Advanced 5 Axis 5 Axis Optimiser Fails to optimise Fixed. Requires toolpath update.




About Vero Alphacam 2020. One of the major highlights of the latest release of ALPHACAM from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence's Production Software business, are enhancements to the Post-processor engine, delivering what is described as best-in-class cutting edge technology.

The Automation suite has been enhanced, improving the user's experience and productivity when creating and deploying job configurations. Whether setting up a first automation job, or whether the user is involved in complex and dynamic environments, he says the new Setup Wizards will make short work of daily production tasks.

Regarding solids machining, specifically machining solid faces directly. The Rough/Finish command (profiling) now allows the user to directly select and machine a solid face. And if your machine supports tool compensation on custom orientations (planes), this option provides the ability to create precision parts with minimal effort, via the use of G41/G42.

Advanced 5-axis functionality has been updated to include numerous improvements. Two new key features include the ability to integrate the Toolpath Optimiser into a core cycle which can then be stored in a machining style and deployed with Automation; and the Advanced 5-axis functionality has been updated to include Barrel Mill and Double Profile Tools. Improvements in SWARF machining, multi-axis roughing and toolpath smoothing are also included in ALPHACAM 2020.0.

The geometry offset command is now intelligent and dynamic, making all operations more productive, whether the user wants to simply retain attributes and information on the geometry, or to completely re-assign machining cycle parameters to a newly created offset.

Regarding ordering and productivity tools enhancements, it is sometimes necessary to control the sequence of events and toolpath order with great care and precision, maybe requiring a preferred machining sequence to be added due to special considerations, such as hardware difficulties or lack of part hold-down. This new feature provides a simple, productive and effective way to set a user-defined order in seconds.

In conclusion, ALPHACAM 2020.0 contains numerous key features. These are the main ones which will be essential in improving productivity for our customers working across the metalworking, woodworking, plastics and stone industries.

Post Processor Driven Simulation | ALPHACAM 2020.0

About Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence Division. Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division helps industrial manufacturers develop the disruptive technologies of today and the life-changing products of tomorrow. As a leading metrology and manufacturing solution specialist, our expertise in sensing, thinking and acting - the collection, analysis and active use of measurement data - gives our customers the confidence to increase production speed and accelerate productivity while enhancing product quality.

Hexagon acquired Vero Software, a specialist in CAD CAM software, in 2014 and has continued to expand and diversify its offering.

Product: Vero Alphacam
Version: 2020.0.1929.146
Supported Architectures: x64
Website Home Page :
Language: multilanguage
System Requirements: PC *
Supported Operating Systems: *
Size: 3.2 Gb

Minimum Specifications

- 32 or 64-bit Intel Pentium 4 processor (2 GHz or faster), Intel Xeon, Intel Core, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, AMD Phemnom or later, in single, dual or quad core versions.
- 1 GB RAM for Windows XP, 2 GB for Windows Vista/Windows 7 and 4GB for 64-bit operating systems.

To make the most of background processing and multi-threading, we recommend a 64-bit operating system and 2GB RAM for each processor as a minimum.

- 10 GB free disk space for the Alphacam installation
- Graphics card

. OpenGL compliant
. Minimum 128 MB memory for wireframe systems
. Minimum 256 MB memory for solid model systems
. 32 Bit Colour Depth

- 17" Colour monitor (1280 x 1024 screen resolution)
- Mouse including wheel (Intellimouse)
- SpaceMouse/SpaceBall (optional)
- Network card
- Internet Explorer 6 or above
- Internet connection for license activation/updates
- USB port for the Alphacam security key (unless using keyless licensing)

Supported Operating Systems

We recommend you install the latest service packs for the supported operating systems.

- Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP3 required)
- Microsoft Windows Vista Business*/ Enterprise*/ Ultimate*
- Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
- Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate

* Installations on Windows Vista require SP1 we recommend you install the latest service pack.

When installing on Windows Vista or Windows 7:

- We recommend that you update to the latest security key drivers (if a security key is fitted).
- You may experience problems with the driver supplied by your graphics card manufacturer - check for the latest driver updates on the web site for your card.