Hexagon’s Esprit CAM software now offers a build preparation workflow within the CAM environment to provide a single, streamlined platform for both additive build and finishing operations. Its patented Part-to-Build workflow was developed to change the prevailing 3D-printing paradigm from the preparation of rapid prototypes to industrialisation with a true CAM experience that includes build-preparation steps and programming tools for post-processing printed parts with wire EDM and milling machine tools.

In series production, a given part will be produced hundreds of times with the same build plates, orientation, support structure generation and exposure strategy assignment. The Part-to-Build workflow addresses component preparation and job preparation with dedicated functionality from one piece of software, making manufacturing smarter by enabling volume efficiencies and automating repetitive tasks, such as slicing.

Designed for CAM programmers, Esprit CAM’s build preparation employs a workflow based on parametric data that ensures high accuracy and adherence to the geometry of the original CAD model until it is sliced in preparation for 3D printing. The software reads and manipulates all popular parametric CAD formats and automatically identifies those surfaces that require support. In addition, the software assists with the creation of support structures, generating parametric surfaces with teeth, fragmentation and perforation.

It is possible to automate support generation for future builds by assigning a pre-set to a region on the surface, capturing valuable production know-how and improving future productivity. As the majority of models for 3D-printed parts are STL-based, Esprit CAM also provides an STL (mesh) slicer that leverages a built-in software kernel.

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