ModuleWorks 2025.12 update adds new automation tools
ModuleWorks GmbH, based in Aachen, Germany, has announced the 2025.12 release of its software components for the ModuleWorks SDK, expanding its range of automated features designed to enhance machining efficiency, process safety and part quality.
New Corner Finishing for Mold and Die
Complex molds and dies often feature deep pockets and sharp internal corners that are difficult to machine due to limited access and tooling constraints. Traditional three-axis milling often requires long, slender tools to complete these parts, leading to higher costs, greater risk, and residual material that requires manual finishing.
ModuleWorks 2025.12 introduces a new Corner Finishing toolpath, designed to overcome these challenges by detecting uncut stock, generating stable tool centre lines and merging optimised paths to minimise repositioning. It automatically adjusts toolpath strategies for both steep and shallow areas, enabling accurate material removal, good surface quality and reduced manual polishing.
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FeedControl
FeedControl dynamically adjusts toolpaths according to cutting forces and individual machine capabilities in an effort to help engineers maintain stable cutting conditions, extend tool life and speed up machining cycles.
ModuleWorks 2025.12 also offers a new option for defining custom process constraints directly within the FeedControl interface: by specifying parameters such as side load, chip load and power-torque limits, users can fine-tune toolpaths to optimise machining efficiency and safety.
Adaptive Roughing
Roughing processes can unexpectedly create thin stock walls, leading to unstable cutting conditions and a higher risk of damage to the tool or part.
To overcome this, ModuleWorks 2025.12 offers a new feature that actively monitors and manages stock wall thickness throughout the machining process. It is designed to ensure consistent tool engagement and improve overall process reliability in high-speed operations
Fused Deposition Modelling
Gyroid patterns are known for their intricate, wavy structures and excellent mechanical properties, but they are difficult to generate, requiring complex density calculations.
In ModuleWorks 2025.12, gyroid structures are computed directly from an advanced mathematical formula that adapts to user-defined infill densities and path widths. This is designed to make it easier for users to generate customised patterns while retaining all the mechanical benefits of the gyroid design.
ModuleWorks 2025.12 is now available for download.
