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Inspect, Analyze And Reverse Engineer With One Application
Users familiar with VeriSurf software will find the latest version, VeriSurf X, easy to navigate and customize, the company says. This version allows users to inspect, analyze, build and reverse engineer using the same application, eliminating the need for multiple systems or platforms. Software features include a simplified menu structure; an “always-available” feature tree for enhanced access to the inspection platform and data; real-time and offline mesh inspection; a CAD system for model-based inspection and reverse engineering; and CATIA and Unigraphics/NX native read options with GD&T import.
Read MoreDRO Systems For Gaging
DRO Systems For GagingHeidenhain’s ND 200 series digital readouts (DROs) feature multiple inputs and a flexible configuration. Highlights of the ND 280 include a monochrome screen and standard functions that fulfill many measuring tasks, the company says. The ND 287 features a color screen and is modular in design.
Read MoreCNC Features Nanometer Interpolation
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, offers the 0i-D series of high-performance CNC systems. The control features nanometer interpolation, which ensures smooth machined surfaces by using a fine resolution for position commands.
Read MoreCAM Optimized For HSM
Gibbs and Associates offers its Advanced 3D with HSM enhancement for GibbsCAM SolidSurfacer, which introduces a complete range of advanced three-axis milling functionalities with support for high speed machining (HSM). The three-axis surface machining capabilities provide more control and flexibility in toolpath generation with integral high speed machining support, the company says. The enhancement includes toolpath strategies optimized for high speed and hard material machining; 3D rest or material-only machining; support for tapered tool shapes; and new types of finishing processes, including constant step-over and steep-shallow combination.
Read MoreConversational Programming Software
Griffo Brothers has added Mazatrol Matrix support in its CamLink software product line. Mazak users invested in the Matrix control can take advantage of CamLink’s time-saving features that allow more control over the machine tools and increased efficiency in the shop. Support is available for the Matrix M, Matrix T, Matrix MT and Matrix ME controls.
Read MoreUpdated CAM Software
DP Technology's Esprit 2009 features new technologies in three- and five-axis milling, feature recognition and the user interface as well as productivity-enhancing features for milling, turning and wire EDM part programming.
Read MoreMotion And Machine Controller
Delta Tau Data Systems offers the pre-production release of its Power PMAC controller, which combines motion- and machine-control technology.
Read MorePerformance Optimization For Multi-Core Machines
Version 2. 2 of Geometric’s GeomCaliper for CATIA V5 and GeomCaliper for Pro/ENGINEER products features enhancements primarily related to performance improvement. A featured update includes code optimization to leverage the computation power of multi-core machines resulting in a reduction of computation time on dual-core machines as compared to single-core machines.
Read MoreHigh Performance Live Tooling For BMT Turret
ITI Tooling's Mori Seiki tool spindles have been developed specifically to complement the high speed; high torque tool turrets used on many of the NL, NT, NZ and DuraTurn series machines. These turrets use a high performance tool drive and transmission that is driven by an integral direct drive motor with minimal h
Read MoreIntegral Collet Tooling
Ingersoll introduces integral collet tooling to connect to their Hi-PosMicro indexable end mills and Chip-Surfer solid carbide tipped tooling lines. Customers can replace worn tooling on their machines in seconds with 0.0005" axial and radial repeatability, the company says. The results are said to maximize the ri
Read MoreBar Feeders Feature Five-Year Warranty
IEMCA announces that its bar feeders are now backed by a five-year warranty. The five-year warranty, available for a limited time, covers all parts and labor for the first year of ownership and the cost of parts for the next four years. The warranty does not affect machine pricing, and is automatically included wit
Read MoreLarge Spindle, Big Bore Turning Center
The SR 200 BB (Big Bore) high-performance multi-tasking turning center from Hardinge offers users a combination of performance features that include speed, power, accuracy and durability. This heavy-duty turning center features a Hardinge Sure-Grip lever type 250mm (10") three-jaw chuck as standard equipment. The S
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