CAD/CAM
3D Software Builds Gear Pair Models
HyperGears’ software is designed to build 3D models of gear pairs, including cylindrical, bevel, skew-axis, worm and worm wheel, and non-circular gear pairs.
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Turn-Mill Software Adds Subspindle Support
Version 18.5 of SmartCAMcnc’s SmartCAM Advanced Turning software features sub-spindle support that enables machining operations to be defined on workplanes designated for the subspindle.
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Software Enables Design Collaboration By Email
Version 8.0 of Geometric’s eDrawings Professional for Solid Edge is an email-enabled collaboration tool designed to ease the sharing and interpretation of 2D and 3D product design data.
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CAD Design Tools Provide Flexibility, Ease of Use
Mastercam Design X5 from CNC Software features a suite of design tools, including 3D surfacing and solids analysis, that enables users to easily model and edit geometry.
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CAM Software Includes Automatic Feature Recognition
Gibbs and Associates’ GibbsCAM 2011 includes automatic feature recognition (AFR) that, combined with tagging capabilities, enables users to control how the software imports CAD models and manages part features and attributes.
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How Micromachining Patience Speeds Prototype Production
A molder of tiny, silicone components for the medical industry explains how a patient, conservative approach to micromachining enables it to deliver prototypes faster.
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CAM Shortcuts Simplify Lights-Out Burns
A CAM system with an intuitive user interface, adaptable postprocessors and time-saving shortcuts help this manufacturer maximize unattended EDM burn time.
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CAM Benefits Extend Beyond the Tool Path
This CAM software not only provides an effective tool path strategy, but also takes application-specific variables into account when applying that strategy.
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3D Modeling Software Optimizes Part Manufacturing
SpaceClaim Engineer is a 3D direct modeler designed to help engineers create and optimize parts for manufacturing.
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Enhanced Feature-Based Machining
The 2012 version of Delcam’s FeatureCAM system is designed for faster and easier programming, more efficient toolpaths and increased machine productivity.
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