CAD/CAM
Nesting Software Optimizes Material Usage
Geometric has released its NestingWorks 2016 3D nesting software for automatically nesting layouts of SolidWorks parts and assemblies for production.
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CAM Software Enables Polar Milling on Five-Axis Machines
Delcam has expanded five-axis machining functionality in the 2016 R2 release of its FeatureCAM software.
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Verification, Simulation Reduce CNC Machine Crashes
Increasingly complex parts led to more crashes and longer setup times at Phoenix Manufacturing Inc. Vericut software from CGTech improved product quality and increased shopfloor efficiency.
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Standardized Parameters Make Unattended Machining Reliable
Standardized parameters for specific material and cutting tool combinations help this hard milling specialist manage a highly varied workload with minimal labor.
Read More3D Part Viewer Enables CAD Display, Annotation, Analysis
Vero Software’s PartXplore high-speed 3D viewer directly displays and evaluates 3D CAD files without the need for the original CAD application.
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Updated CAM Software Builds on Tooling, Settings Library Features
SmartCAMcnc has released the 2016 version of its SmartCAM software, delivering an updated Knowledge-Base Machining (KBM) Library as well as improvements to the user interface and the core milling functionality.
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CAM Software Streamlines Multi-Axis Milling Operations
Mastercam’s X9 Mill software offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation; 2D high-speed tool paths, 3D enhancements, and multi-axis features combined with new enhancements in a package intended to improve shopfloor productivity.
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Video: Accelerated Blisk Milling
CAM and cutting tool companies develop a process for machining a titanium bladed disk in less than half the conventionally expected cycle time.
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CAD/CAM Software Improves Cooling Channel Management for Moldmaking
Version 2016 R1 of Vero’s Visi CAD/CAM software includes updates across the platform while maintaining its emphasis on mold, tool and die making.
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CAM Software Improves 2 ½-Axis Programming, Machining
Delcam has released the 2016 version of its PartMaker software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDMs, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes, featuring powerful 2 ½-axis milling strategies, support for multiple solid models in a single CAM file, broaching support, and faster 2D CAD drafting and toolpath selection.
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