CAD/CAM
Arbitrary Speed Threading Option for CNC Turning Centers
FANUC America’s 0i-TD and 0i Mate-TD CNCs for new turning centers now feature an arbitrary speed threading option.
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CAM Software Increases Toolpath Efficiency
The 2014 R2 release of Delcam’s PowerMill CAM software for high-speed and five-axis machining includes new simulation and customization tools, greater editing flexibility, and features designed to minimize programming and manufacturing times.
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CAD/CAM Software Reduces Data Redundancy
Geometric’s CAMWorks 2014 CAD/CAM software is said to accelerate design-to-part time by improving productivity.
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Video: Keeping 3 + 2 Machining in the Clear
When using a five-axis machining center for 3 + 2 (positional) machining, the programmed tool path must be checked carefully to avoid collisions and optimize results. This video shows how Delcam PowerMill’s new Dynamic Machining Control improves this process.
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Hands-On Experience Helps Autodesk Innovate
During a recent trip to San Francisco, Calif., Senior Editor Chris Felix from sister publication Production Machining got a chance to visit Autodesk’s new Pier 9 facility. There, he learned about the commercial availability of Inventor HSM, an integrated CAM solution for Inventor users.
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Keeping 3 + 2 Machining in the Clear with PowerMill’s Dynamic Machine Control Toolbar
Dynamic Machine Control helps the programmer find the most advantageous workplane orientation, cutting tool tilt angle and tool length in order to speed the process of optimizing a 3 + 2 program.
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CAM Software Incorporates CAD Component
Open Mind’s hyperMill 2013.2 release includes updates to hyperCAD-S, a CAD component designed to address the requirements of NC programmers, particularly for tool and moldmaking.
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CAM Release Adds Tombstone Machining Functionality
The 2013 R2 version of Delcam for Solidworks offers support for tombstone machining, new options for stock models, enhanced support for holes and more flexible Z-level roughing.
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Video: Optimizing Rapid Moves on a Five-Axis Machine
How do you optimize rapid positioning tool paths for five-axis operations? This write-up and video explains one approach.
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New Users Are Adopting Simulation Software
Even though the market for NC simulation software is mature, that doesn’t mean that new users cannot adopt it. In fact, one CGTech representative lists four reasons why shops that had never considered simulation software before are now opting for it.
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