CAD/CAM
TrueMill Certified Series Of Cutters
Surfware, Inc., developer of Surfcam CAD/CAM systems, and Swift-Carb CNC, a New Tech cutting tools company, have partnered to offer the Swift-Carb TrueMill certified series of cutting tools. With the release of Velocity 4, TrueMill technology for milling has achieved new levels of productivity, Surfware says, addin
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
Read MoreIf The Shoe Fits
Trouble with our feet can be trouble, indeed. Foot problems can make our whole bodies ache. In many cases, if left untreated, these problems can be disabling. James A. Ryan, a doctor of chiropody in Toronto, Ontario, has devoted his professional career to helping people overcome foot problems. Chiropody is the medi
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CAM System Simplifies Tire Mold Programming
PROBLEM: Segmented tire molds required complex, time-consuming programming SOLUTION: HyperMill CAD software from Open Mind RESULTS: Improved delivery time, part quality Chris Sipe, owner of Northeast Tire Molds in Akron, Ohio, likens machining tire molds to evolutionary theory—while some firms go out on a
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Mold Maker Cuts Delivery Times With CAD/CAM
Staying competitive in the automotive industry requires quick turnaround, a fact not lost on this manufacturer of foundry tooling. Upgrading to a CAD/CAM system from Delcam helped the shop significantly increase machining efficiency and reduce delivery times.
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Operation Library Slashes EDM Electrode Cycle Time
EDM sinker electrodes have complex geometries and must be manufactured to high precision, creating a challenge for CNC programmers. Additionally, because electrodes are produced in small lots, it is important to keep programming time short. The EDM Department, a provider of EDM tooling and contract manufacturing, o
Read MoreUpdated CAD/CAM Software Packages
The company features updated software packages, including the VISI Rel. 16 and PEPS Rel 7. VISI 16 includes an updated user interface and enhancements to the CAD for electrode design, surface creation, annotation and product documentation for concurrent design. VISI Mold includes improved cooling circuit design; a
Read MoreCAM System Delivers Extended Support And Enhanced Milling Capabilities
The company launches version 2009 of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system. According to the company, the updated system incorporates enhancements across its complete range of functionality. One important enhancement is increased support for mill-turn equipment, especially for the more complex machines—those fea
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CAM System Drives Big Gains In Racecar Engine Porting
Racecar engines have grown increasingly more complicated as designers attempt to maximize power and performance. Every advance in machining and programming seems to be met with new demands from racecar engineers. One contract manufacturer that is more than familiar with the difficulty of keeping up with ever-evolv
Read MoreAchieving Metal-Like Tolerances In Composite Parts
On-machining probing compensates for uncertainty in machining operations in composites
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