Major enhancements in the forthcoming new release of VISI from Vero Software (www.verosoftware.com) will be on display in the UK for the first time at the Interplas Exhibition, being held from 30 September to 2 October at the NEC, Birmingham.

VISI 21 includes completely new machining strategies for 2-, 2.5- and 3-axis environments. In addition, a new tool-path simulation manages the ISO output, providing users with an enhanced and accurate virtual representation of the part.

The latest version of the software also introduces new ‘hybrid’ milling strategies that adapt different types of finishing tool-paths to match the component’s geometric form.

Meanwhile, updated CAD developments include new technology for managing mul-tiple instances of the same geometry.

For example, multi-insert moulds and dies can now be managed simply with a single reference part that will modify all subsequent updates of the same geometry.

The forthcoming release also includes enhanced kinematic simulation tools for previewing the real movement of tooling; this is particularly useful when validating the tool design and checking for collisions with slides, cams and lifters.