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Cincinnati Incorporated offers Windows Vista-compatible versions of its laser-nesting and press-brake-bend simulation software, Laser Nesting v. 4.5X and Bend Simulation v. 4.5X. Both programs allow off-line programming and simulation to maximize machine runtime and enable right-the-first-time part processing. According to the company, the software’s advanced graphics simplify the creation of programs from CAD files.
The bending software uses OpenGL accelerators. However, because Vista does not fully support all graphic boards, the company recommends that users ensure that their hardware is compatible with the operating system before upgrading their PCs.
Since its debut in late 2022, ChatGPT has been used in many situations, from writing stories to writing code, including G-code. But is it useful to shops? We asked a CAM expert for his thoughts.
The answer is the same in both cases. Artificial intelligence performs sophisticated tasks, but falls short of delivering on the fullness of what the work entails.
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