CAD/CAM
CAM For Mold And Die, High Speed Machining
CGS North America's Elite CAD/CAM software, CAM-Tool version 5, is specially developed for mold and die machining as well as high speed machining, hard milling and medical applications. The MX-S5 option is available for applications that require a five-axis simultaneous output to minimize length-to-diameter ratios of tooling.
Read MoreAssembly Support And New Sheet Metal Features
Geometric’s DFMPro Version 2. 0 for SolidWorks facilitates upstream manufacturability validation and identification of design aspects that are said to be difficult or expensive to manufacture.
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Programming Thread Whirling Attachments On Swiss-Style Machines
Gibbs and Associates’ GibbsCAM Multi-task Machining (MTM) features a ProAXYZ module that enables the software to program thread whirling attachments on Swiss-style machines. According to the company, these machines can provide fast, productive machining of screws requiring high length-to-diameter ratios, high tapers from root to head, tight tolerances and burr-free finish typical of bone screws used in the medical industry.
Read MoreSoftware Receives Autodesk Certification
PartMaker, a subsidiary of Delcam, has announced that PartMaker version 9 has been certified for use with Autodesk’s Inventor 2010 solid modeling design system. The CAD/CAM software, which is suited for CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes, attained this certification by meeting certain criteria and demonstrating a high level of interoperability with Autodesk Inventor 2010.
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Multi-Axis Machining Increases Speed, Finish
Mastercam offers a range of basic and advanced multi-axis machining strategies with enhancements to the Port5ax and Flow5ax tool paths, TrueSolids five-axis Verify improvements and more. The Port5ax and Flow5ax tool paths include features that allow an overlap or blend to be added at the beginning and end of a tool path.
Read MoreCAE Software Displays Results Visually
Third Wave Systems has releases version 5. 6 of its AdvantEdge Production Module, a process-analysis CAE software that integrates workpiece material properties, CAD/CAM inputs and machine dynamics to map forces, temperatures and more.
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CAM Suite Promotes Die Throughput
This automotive tool and die manufacturer had determined that remaining competitive would require reducing machining times. However, the impediment to throughput lay not in the machining end of the operation, but rather in the time spent programming complex tool paths. With fast calculation capability and a variety of strategies for five-axis roughing and finishing operations, Delcam’s PowerMill CAM package reduced programming times and enabled faster, more efficient machining.
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Generate Toolpaths Directly From Solid Models
SmartCAM V16. 0 from SmartCAMcnc includes automated toolpath generation directly from a solid model, additional solid model translation and improvements in visualization, verification and usability.
Read MoreExpandable CAD/CAM With Built-In Learning Capabilities
The fully expandable VX 2009 CAD/CAM product from VX Corporation features Show-n-Tell, a built-in 3D learning system. These integrated 3D books allow users to learn CAD/CAM at their own paces and to grow the software as their needs change—all with instant access to learning tools.
Read MoreSoftware Enhances Functionality, Improves Productivity
Parasolid version 21. 0 from Siemens PLM Software features enhanced 3D geometric modeling functionalities that allow more complex changes during local edits of geometry.
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