Software

Turn/Mill

From-Scratch CNC Post Processor Lets Dual-Toolhead Mill-Turn Shine

A dual-toolhead multitasking machine made coordination of tool paths difficult, if not impossible. A new post processor for use with Mastercam Mill-Turn resulted in smooth programming of tight-tolerance tool paths using both toolheads.

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Industry 4.0 Workshop to Feature Live Demos

An upcoming seminar defines important terms and demonstrates the benefits of data-driven manufacturing on real-world machine tools.

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Machining Demonstration Shows the Digital-Twin Concept in Action

A demonstration at IMTS 2018 showed that all of the pieces to meet the “Grand Challenge” are now in place, making so-called digital-twin manufacturing feasible for shops looking to streamline production of complex workpieces.

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5 CNC Apps Simplify Machine Shop Routines

Whether purchased online or made to order, custom control functions help a contract machining startup save time and avoid mistakes.

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CAD/CAM

SmartCAMcnc Offers Software Under New Subscription Model

Because the high cost of a perpetual-use license is often an impediment to shops, the company is adopting the increasingly common annual subscription model, which lowers the entry cost for its CAM software. 

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Hurco's Max5 Control Can Now Import Solid 3D CAD Models Directly

The Hurco Max5 control now includes a 3D Import feature with 3D DXF technology enabling the user to load the file they receive from their customer directly into the Hurco control.

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Measurement

eNetDNC's Quality Control Dashboard Software Integrates with Machine Monitoring

The eNET QC Status Dashboard from eNetDNC is a locally-hosted software product that works in conjunction with the company’s eNET Machine Monitoring product to increase visibility and accountability for the quality control department’s first-piece inspection process.

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Automation

TDM Systems Launches Team Focused on Smart Manufacturing

The move is one of several initiatives that have been made to improve the company’s operations in North America as part of the Sandvik Digital Solutions Growth Strategy.

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Automation

Collaborative Robots Learn to Collaborate

Accessible 3D vision unlocks the potential of machine learning for making our autonomous partners more humanlike.

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Automation

SprutCAM 12 Robot Enables Programming for Robotic Machining and Finishing

SprutCAM 12 features a more user-friendly interface and a 2D CAD editor integrated into the model page.

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