CAD/CAM
CAM System Adapts To Changing Needs
Fast, accurate programming can save time and money for any manufacturer. For a provider of contract programming services, however, choosing the right CAM software is even more important. Available from Numerical Control Computer Sciences (NCCS), the NCL CAM package enables one programming company in the United Kingdom to handle work ranging from everyday machining to complex, five-axis jobs.
Read MoreCAM Features Added High Speed Machining Option
Surfware has announced that the beta version of SURFCAM Velocity 4 is available to SURFCAM Beta users. Enhancements include four- and five-axis functionality giving users more control over tool motion. The new and enhanced features will include three-axis high-speed machining.
Read MoreOffline Program Solution Software
Makino has launched version 5 of its EDcam offline programming software, which provides shops with more options in a wider array of applications. This update adds to features from previous versions, upholding the value of continuous machine run time and operator multitasking. New features include expanded model data, machining conditions technology upgrades and new electrode material types to encompass a larger number of application needs.
Read MoreNew-Look Software For Turning
Delcam’s PartMaker Division is shipping version 9 of its PartMaker and SwissCAM software for the programming of turn-mill centers, Swiss-type lathes, CNC mills, conventional lathes and wire EDM equipment. Major highlights of this release include a revamped and more productive user interface, improved capabilities for programming directly on solid models and the ability to generate HTML-based setup sheets automatically. According to the company, the user interface’s easy-to-use, configurable toolbars make the software faster and more productive for both new and existing users.
Read MoreTopSolid’Cam Interface For Vericut
Available from Missler Software, a new interface between the developer’s TopSolid’Cam and CGTech’s Vericut is designed to improve machine simulation visualisation. This can provide important productivity gains to TopSolid’Cam and Vericut users, the company says. Target customers include users of the two software solutions that work with large aerospace parts and companies involved in the machining of prototype parts.
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Software Separates Shop From Competition
FeatureCAM’s feature-based programming capability and five-axis machining strategies help this shop set itself apart from the competition. In fact, the shop has increased gross sales by more than 30 percent in a few months after integrating FeatureCAM’s five-axis machining package.
Read MoreCAD/CAM For 3-Axis Mold And Die Machining
CGS North America offers the latest version of its CAD/CAM software, CAM-Tool V3 version 4. V3 is designed for traditional three-axis mold and die machining as well as high speed machining, hard milling and medical applications, whereas the MX 3 + 2 product is used for multi-axis applications.
Read MoreIntegrated Post-Processing, Simulation, Emulation
Integrated post-processing, simulation and emulation (PSE) is an NC manufacturing methodology from ICAM that includes the company’s CAM-Post, Virtual Machine and Control Emulator. CAM-Post is an independent, single-source NC post-processing development and deployment software product that supports virtually all major CAD/CAM/PLM systems, CNCs and machine tools, the company says. Advanced forward-looking optimization features such as path planning, rotary axes pre-positioning and winding are said to optimize the machining process while avoiding dwell marks, over-travel and rotary repositioning.
Read MoreCAD/CAM Software Expands Machining Flexibility
CNC Software’s Mastercam X3 is designed to increase machining flexibility by emphasizing on speed and automation. With feature-based machining, high speed tool motion and faster toolpath generation, X3 is said to improve shop-floor productivity. The software’s feature-based machining capability allows automatic milling and drilling of solid models because it can evaluate a part’s features and automatically develop a machining strategy.
Read MoreMulti-Axis CAM Software
Planit Solutions’ EdgeCAM 2009 R1 is the latest version of the company’s CAM software. New programming and usability features include an improved rest finishing cycle that supports virtually all tool types, providing more flexible cycles, an optimized tool path and faster cycle generation. An advanced rough-turning cycle provides increased efficiencies and improved control of the machining process including notch avoidance.
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