CAD/CAM
An Improved Method for Machining Blisks
A software designer and a tool maker collaborate on a system for machining blisks that focuses on the point of contact between the workpiece and the cutting tool.
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CAD/CAM, Nesting Software Nests Parts Across Multiple Sheets
Jetcam has launched version 19 of its Expert CAD/CAM and nesting software, featuring several features focusing on nesting capabilities.
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CAM Software Integration Eases Complex Swiss-Type Work
Mastercam Swiss CAM software now extends its capabilities to Tornos machines.
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CAM Software Connects Directly to Cloud-Based Tool Databases
Delcam has released the 2016 R2 version of its PartMaker software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDMs, turn-mills and Swiss-type lathes.
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Software Enables Off-Line Creation of Inspection Fixturing Setups
Renishaw’s FixtureBuilder is a 3D modeling software package designed to enable the off-line creation and documentation of fixturing setups.
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Mills and Lathes with CNC Technology Increase Productivity
Southwestern Industries will exhibit its Trak line of mills and lathes featuring the company’s ProtoTrak conversational CNC language, designed to reduce time-consuming machine setups and enable less-skilled machinists to do higher-level work.
Read MoreDP Technology to Host Esprit World Conference
The educational conference will be held June 6-10 in Florida.
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Broken-Up Programs Limit Broken Tools
Posting tool paths for different operations to the machine individually rather than as a single, combined part program helps this heavily lights-out operation quickly address the causes of tool wear and breakage.
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Software Provides Strategies for Roughing, Drilling, Finishing
Open Mind will present HyperMill 2016.2, which includes the Maxx Machining performance package, a set of high-performance toolpath techniques for roughing, drilling (pocket-opening) and finishing.
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