With the new 2Build CAM Version 1.3.0 ,the focus is on efficiency, process reliability, and expanded configuration options. Find out more below!
What’s New in 2Build 1.3.0?
In addition to the intelligent automation of the powder feed rate, the update brings improvements in nesting, the slicing viewer, and project reporting, complemented by targeted stability optimizations.
1. Automated Powder Feed Rate
When exporting the G-Code, the powder feed rate for each layer is automatically calculated and added to the G-Code with the M900 command. The calculation is based on the laser-processed areas of the part.
In combination with a new HMI version, the powder feed rate is adjusted layer by layer during the print job; older HMI versions ignore the M900 command to ensure compatibility.
2. Enhanced Nesting Module Control
- Maximum Calculation Time – A longer calculation time can lead to optimized nesting results
- “Nest Small Parts” Function – Allows small parts to be positioned under larger parts
Background: In version 1.2.9, small parts (e.g., crowns) were deliberately not placed under larger parts to avoid affecting support structures.
For applications like small orthodontic bands, positioning under larger parts is useful – this behavior can now be controlled in version 1.3.0.
3. Enhanced Support Editor Tools
4. Improved Project Reporting
Project reports can now be generated directly via “Print Job Information” – without generating the G-Code first. Reports are also automatically saved as a .txt file in the temporary 2Build folder, making it easy to extract and use relevant information.
5. More Efficient Slicing Viewer
6. Additional Improvements And Bug Fixes
- Expanded knowledge base of the integrated chatbot
- Fixed memory error in the nesting algorithm
- Corrected “missing layer” issue in the skeleton algorithm
- Fixed crash when starting the nesting algorithm
Conclusion
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