CAD/CAM
CAD Partner for PartMaker CAM
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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Software Upgrade Features Dynamic Milling Techniques
Mastercam X5 from CNC Software features dynamic milling techniques, multi-axis machining, smart hybrid finishing and more.
Read MoreSoftware Update Includes Faster Toolpath Creation Time
Available from Planit, Edgecam’s software update, Edgecam 2011 R1, bundles a range of milling functionalities into one special “composite” feature designed to optimize roughing and reduce tool changes.
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Toolpath Engine Benefits Extend Beyond Cycle Time
Available from Celeritive Technologies, VoluMill is a plug-in toolpath engine designed to maintain a constant load on the cutting tool and enable machines to operate at peak efficiency. However, as the experience of this firearms manufacturer demonstrates, its benefits extend beyond improved cycle time, tool life and metal removal rates.
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CAM Features Facilitate Five-Axis “Hog-Outs”
A point of pride for this shop is its ability to take on projects others wouldn’t touch. Recently, capabilities within Mastercam CAM software enabled the company to overcome challenges with a difficult aerospace component and, more significantly, to bring in new, similar work.
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Software Update Focuses on Multi-Function, Turn-Mill Support
SmartCAM V17.5 from SmartCAMcnc offers several new features and code-generation capabilities designed to improve support for multi-function and turn-mill machinery.
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