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CNC Optimization Software Reduces Cycle Times 25% or More and Can Double Tool Life
CGTech’s VERICUT Force optimization software can drastically reduce cycle times from 20-70%, even on supposedly optimized programs from CAM systems. It varies the feed rate to keep chip thickness and cutter load constant, which can increase tool life by 100% or more.
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NC Lessons Learned Apply to Additive Manufacturing
Just as numerical control of the 1960s had much room for growth, so do the additive manufacturing machines of today.
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Digital Part Inspection Software Creates New Business Opportunities
Chick Machine overhauled its decades-old inspection process and landed new clients that have propelled the growth of the company.
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What Sandvik's Mastercam Acquisition Means For Users
While Sandvik says it plans to give recent acquisition Mastercam independence and keep its software platform-agnostic, the company also plans to leverage its new reach into the small to medium manufacturers to cross-sell tools.
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One Small Step for Metals, One Giant Leap for AM
Eliminating support structures for metal parts expands pathways to profitable AM.
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Five Observations from PMTS
PMTS marked not just the first machining trade show in over 18 months, but also the first show for our newest editors! Nate Fields and Evan Doran discuss what they learned at PMTS.
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Modern Bench Amplifiers Offer More Evaluation Capabilities
Today’s electronic gaging amplifiers can do more than take comparative measurements. New features have become common, opening possibilities for machinists and manufacturers.
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Business Activity Higher for Shops Using Advanced Manufacturing Equipment
The Metalworking Business Index has registered consistent expansion in recent months, with shops that use advanced equipment like five-axis reporting accelerating expansion.
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Monitoring Machine Tools? Don’t Discount DNC
Networks that feed part programs to shopfloor CNCs can double as a foundation for pulling data from them.
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Centralize Your Quoting Process for Greater Efficiency, Organization, and Visibility
Time is money, what is your time worth? More time quoting means less time selling to new customers, cutting chips, and shipping parts. (Sponsored)
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