CAD/CAM
Enhancements to CAD/CAM Software
Mastercam X5’s 3D surface, high speed OptiRough toolpath technique is designed to remove large amounts of material quickly using its dynamic milling motion.
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Analysis Tools Enhance Software
The ESPRIT 2011 CAM software features system-wide enhancements and new analysis tools designed for milling, turning, wire EDM, multitasking, turn-mill, three-axis, five-axis and high speed machining applications.
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Parallel Computing Algorithms Improve Calculation Speed
Suited for the moldmaking industry, version 21 of Sescoi’s WorkNC CADCAM software features parallel computing algorithms for improved calculation speed.
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Five-Axis Programming and Simulation
Open Mind Technologies’ hyperMILL 2011 includes the hyperMAXX high-performance roughing module, which is designed to save time during roughing operations.
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Form Improvements and Redesigned Interface
Extensible CAD Technologies’ InspectionXpert for CATIA includes an improved user interface and enhanced support for AS9102.
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Delcam offers a modeling partner product for its PartMaker CAM system for turn-mill equipment and Swiss-type lathes.
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Software for Lathes and Swiss-Type Machines
PartMaker fersion 2011 includes more powerful milling functionality, more vivid setup documentation, new specialist turning routines, a more flexible tooling library, improved simulation of unique machine tool architectures and more.
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CAM System Simplifies Swiss-Type Lathe Programming
To reduce setup times, this medical device manufacturer replaced its conventional CNC turning and milling machines with Swiss-type lathes. However, taking full advantage of these complex machines’ capabilities required another investment—Esprit CAM software from DP technology.
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The Online Optimizer
Coming soon: The Machine Tool Genome Project promises to let almost any machine shop use its machining centers more productively. Shops will benefit from tap-test findings without personally tapping any of their own machines or tools.
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Let the Tool Path Help the Tool
A cutting tool supplier works in CAM software to create processes that extend tool life and improve performance.
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