CAD/CAM

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

Updated 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

CAM 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

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

Achieving Metal-Like Tolerances In Composite Parts

On-machining probing compensates for uncertainty in machining operations in composites

Mold Design Software Offers Complete CAM Integration

Missler Software's 2008 version of its TopSolid CAD/CAM software range includes TopSolid'Mold, which is a dedicated mold design software that offers complete CAM integration with TopSolid'Cam.

Milling Technology Machines Cavities And Pockets Without Breakage

Version 13 of SmoothFlow machining technology from VX Corporation is designed to reduce milling time and extend tool life with optimal material removal.

Can Parametric Programming And CAM Systems Coexist?

I know most high-level CAM system programmers cringe when the topic of CNC-based parametric programming is discussed. Most programmers need clean output that will run in CNCs without modification—and if misapplied, some of these parametric programming applications can really gum up the works. There are five applic

Software Predicts Cutting Tool Performance

Machining And Factory Design Software Solutions