CAD/CAM
Roughing Module Offers 2D Cutting Optimization
Open Mind’s hyperMaxx roughing module for hyperMill, initially designed for 3D arbitrary stock-contour machining and five-axis shape-offset roughing, now offers its high-performance cutting optimization strategy for 2D pocket milling.
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Design Software Tools Provide Flexibility
CNC Software offers Mastercam Design X7, a suite of design tools that includes 3D surfacing and solids for simplified, flexible design work.
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A Smooth Transition to Five-Axis Machining
A mold manufacturer that specializes in precision, thin-walled container molds chose an integrated approach to establishing an effective five-axis “3 + 2” machining process.
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Software Version Provides More Realistic Turning Simulation
The 2014 version of Delcam for SolidWorks includes new options for turning, four-axis rotary machining and turn-mill operations, as well as toolpath editing capabilities and added strategies for two-axis finishing.
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CAM Improves Programming of Multitasking Machines
By investing in Esprit CAM software from DP Technology, French manufacturer Lathuille-Hudry was able to take full advantage of programming its multitasking machines to produce complex geometries.
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Machining with Robots
Several exhibitors at the recent EMO show in Hannover, Germany, featured demonstrations of robotic arms wielding live cutting tools such as end mills or face mills. Perhaps the most dramatic demo was presented by Delcam to showcase this CAM developer’s PowerMill Robot Interface.
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High-Performance NC Simulation Software
Spring Technologies will demonstrate its recently launched NCSIMUL Machine 9 with extended features dedicated to multi-axis and multitasking machining centers.
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CAM Software Features Probe Module
SolidCAM 2013 SP2 offers enhancements across all modules, including 2.5D milling, iMachining 2D and 3D, and others, as well as a new “solid probe” module.
Read MoreCAM Program Adds Adaptive Roughing
Available from Vero Software, Surfcam 2014 R1 includes adaptive roughing technology as well as enhancements for its “masking,” “chaining,” “layering” and “operations manager” functions.
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CAD/CAM Software Offers Prepositional Programming
Schott Systeme offers its Pictures by PC CAD/CAM software, featuring five-axis machine postprocessors and 3+2 axis prepositional programming included within the standard version.
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