CAD/CAM
Consistent Tool Engagement in Five Axes
This tool path applies the consistent-tool-engagement-angle strategy that previously has been only available for two- and three-axis operations to four- and five-axis simultaneous movements.
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Software Module Prevents Collisions
The software module tool realityCheck from Zoller is designed to provide fast, precise collision checks during setup.
Read MoreEngineering Changes as an Opportunity
It’s easy see unplanned customer changes as a headache, yet engineering changes also represent an opportunity.
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Software Speeds Prototype Production
Using Delcam’s PowerMill and PowerShape software enabled a prototype manufacturer to turn CAD data into a validation part in less than 24 hours.
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Native CAD Files Improve Pump Manufacturer’s Productivity
Implementing an integrated CAM package helped a pump manufacturer improve fixture design, offer single setup manufacturing processes and better communications and submissions to third-party vendors.
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Modeling Software Designed for Solid Healing
MachineWorks Polygonica solid modeling software is designed for solid healing applications.
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Software Combines Scan and CAD Data
Geomagic Spark enables users to create accurate, manufacturable solid models and assemblies using scan and CAD data in the same application.
Read MoreToolpath Generator Extends Tool Life
VoluMill from Celeritive Technologies generates toolpaths that are designed to produce a consistent material removal rate.
Read MoreUpdated NC Program Optimization Software Promotes Better Part Quality
Version 6.1 of Third Wave System’s Production Module NC program optimization software integrates physics-based workpiece material models, cutting tool geometries, CAD/CAM inputs and more.
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Software Update Offers Advances for Contour Toolpaths
Alphacam 2013 R1 from Vero features toolpath oscillation using a sinusoidal or zig-zag up-and-down movement on contour toolpaths to utilize more of a tool’s effective cutting length.
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