CAD/CAM
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.
Read MoreCAM 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.
Read MoreCAM 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.
Read MoreVideo: 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreWaterjet Control Software Optimizes Tool Paths
Omax offers Intelli-Max 20, an updated version of its software suite for optimizing tool paths of its JetMachining Center abrasive waterjet systems.
Read MoreSoftware Improves Programming-to-Machining Ratio
WorkNC from Vero Software enabled Custom Tooling Systems Inc. to increase overall efficiency while reducing programming and machining times.
Read MoreFive-Axis Porting Option for CAM System
Gibbs and Associates offers a five-axis porting option for its GibbsCAM system.
Read MoreCAM System for Robot Programming
Delcam’s PowerMill Robot CAM system enables programming and simulating complex robot machining operations.
Read MoreLaying Composites Fiber—Digitally
The most recent release of Spring Technologies’ NCSIMUL software can simulate the laying of fiber ribbon with NC machines.
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