CAD/CAM
Large-Format Machining With Small Cutting Tools and Dynamic Motion
Napoleon Machine, a defense contractor that provides parts for the M1 Abrams tank, recently took advantage of a CAM feature that allowed the company to streamline its cutting strategies and program offline. Here’s how the shop cut cycle times nearly in half with its large-format five-axis machining operations.
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The Intersection of Work, Play, Technology and Independence
The February issue dives into digital technologies that not only streamline production, but make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
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How Integrated CAD/CAM Transforms Inventions Into Products
The close connection between CAD and CAM is what links creative ideas to practical production for this unique custom manufacturer.
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Hybrid Control Makes Lights-Out EDM More Accessible
This CNC enables EDMs to switch between G-code and an integrated CAM system to adapt to changing conditions and make lights-out manufacturing more attainable.
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Siemens CAM Software Update Provides Streamlined Workflows
NX for manufacturing features new product updates to NX CAM, NX CAM On-Machine Probing and more.
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HGG Profiling Software Suites Increase Material Usage
The ProCAM and ProCAM Lite software suites are designed to increase throughput in profiling applications.
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Can ChatGPT Create Usable G-Code Programs?
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.
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Concepts NREC Software Facilitates Efficient Machining
The updated Agile Engineering Design System enables engineers to explore some of the cycles that have the potential to reduce carbon emissions in all applications.
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GibbsCAM Software Update Features Digital Connectivity
Version 2024 provides up-to-date cutting tool data and 3D models of cutting tools and toolholders.
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CAD/CAM Helps Team Win Advanced Manufacturing Competition
Minnesota State College Southeast’s “Average Joes” team took home the grand prize at the 2023 Project MFG Advanced Manufacturing Competition.
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