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Laser Technology Reduces Rise/Fall Time Of Square Wave Pulse
Mitsubishi Laser’s LVP LUSII offers performance-enhancing features such as 40CF-R resonator technology, which reduces rise time/fall time of square wave pulse. This is said to provide more consistent beam power during the cutting process and deliver a more consistent edge quality. Additionally, the uniform low-cur
Read MoreControl For Cycle And CNC Lathes
The Manualplus 620 features a new NC kernel and with it, the cycle programming feature of this control enables machinists to quickly and efficiently program and machine workpieces without writing NC programs. A key addition to this control is the new programming mode “Smart.Turn”. This mode enables simple and q
Read MoreCombined Strategies For High Speed Machining
SolidCAM2008 R12 incorporates more than 100 new features. Its enhanced Automatic Feature Recognition and Machining capability (AFRM) supports automatic recognition and machining of multi-level closed and open pockets in a solid model. This version offers an extended tool table for milling and links in addition to e
Read MoreDrag-And-Drop Fixture Setup
FixtureBuilder 3D CAD software documents fixture setups and enables offline part programming. According to the company, users can build a fixture setup quickly and easily from the program’s catalog of R&R components and base plates by simply dragging and snapping into position. The software automatically build
Read MoreIntegrated CAM
Alibre CAM is a fully integrated, 3D parametric, personal CAD/CAM solution that is accessible and affordable, the company says. The CAM program is integrated into Alibre Design, the company’s 3D parametric CAD product family, meaning there is only one interface to learn. This CAM solution provides 2½- to 5-axis C
Read MoreOptimize Block Processing Time
The Fagor CNC 8070 control system is based upon an industrial-hardened Windows operating system running on an XP-embedded platform. This allows the integration of a host of online software configurations allowing the control system to work as an open architecture system. The control system is designed for use wi
Read MoreThree- To Five-Axis CAM
Esprit Mold is an automated, easy-to-use, robust and powerful three-axis and five-axis CAM system, the company says. Utilizing knowledge of in-process stock, remaining material and integrated simulation and verification, this CAM system is said to deliver fast, safe and reliable programming for a variety of 3D mac
Read MoreOptimize Feed Rates And Cut Machining Time
WorkNC G3 automatically generates optimized roughing and finishing tool paths for two- through five-axis machining applications. The new NCSpeed module, developed by Formtec and fully integrated into WorkNC, can produce additional cycle time reductions. NCSpeed uses a computer-generated stock model that is upda
Read MoreCompletely Integrated ERP Module
JobPlan-Enterprise is an integrated, enterprise resource planning (ERP) module designed for custom, discrete manufacturers and companies that work on an engineered-to-order basis. The system offers complete functionality to meet the requirements of special purpose machinery and the mold tool industry, the compan
Read MoreMid-Market, NC Programming Software
Software provider SwooshTec offers Version 6 of Siemens PLM Software’s CAM Express, full-function numerical control programming software. The updated software includes more capabilities across the critical three-axis machining application space, including specific high speed machining approaches to enable simplif
Read MoreERP Software System
Version 2008.2 of this ERP software system enhances many existing functions within the application, while also bringing in a host of new features for improving on-time delivery and lowering the cost of manufacturing. Updates include enhancements to the task scheduler; recalculation of overtime by utilizing shi
Read MoreController For Fadal CNCs
The LANCNC-FAD controller allows drag-and-drop, bi-directional file transfers between Fadal CNCs and network servers without additional software. The controller uses a Secure Digital (SD) card to capture programs from the network server, allowing drip-feed programs to continue even if the network crashes. The
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