Software

Automation

AI Makes Shop Networks Count

AI assistance in drawing insights from data could help CNC machine shops and additive manufacturing operations move beyond machine monitoring.    

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Scytec DataXchange Accounts for Planned Downtime

Version 2019.01.15 of Scytec’s DataXchange machine monitoring system, available from Shop Floor Automations, incorporates new features based on user feedback. 

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Excellerant Connects Machine Tools Across Brand and Protocol for Shopfloor Monitoring

Excellerant, a division of Macdac Engineering, is the name of a system designed to simplify data-driven manufacturing at the shopfloor level, connecting CNCs across brands to send data to MES and ERP systems.

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ABB Has Extended Its CP600 Control Platform for Extreme Environments

ABB has expanded upon the current CP600 control platform to provide a human-machine interface (HMI) for high-end applications and challenging installations.

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CAD/CAM

CNC Software Announces Masters of CAM Wildest Parts Competition

New for 2019, at least one Masters of CAM story submission is required for each part entered.

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Automating Small NC Programming Tasks Pays Off Big Over Time

What started as a few Java macros the programmer whipped up to make life easier has grown to a shop-wide file management system integrated into other software, such as Vericut. 

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Die/Mold

Offline CNC Makes Precision Productive

Relieving the control of its calculation burden helps meet demand for increased volumes, faster deliveries and greater varieties of complex, mirror-finish components machined with diamond tools. 

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Basics

Using Offset Data to Determine Turret Index Position

Determine the optimal index position based on cutting tools’ current geometry offset settings.

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Machining, Disruption and the Years Ahead

Three major technological advancements have changed modern manufacturing. Pay attention or get left behind.

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CAD/CAM

NCL with VoluMill Gets an Add-On Making Bulk Material Removal More Efficient

NCCS Corp. has developed an add-on module to NCL with VoluMill, its multi-axis machining software used in the aerospace, automotive and turbo-machinery industries, to enable high-speed bulk material removal.

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