Software

CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM, Nesting Software Nests Parts Across Multiple Sheets

Jetcam has launched version 19 of its Expert CAD/CAM and nesting software, featuring several features focusing on nesting capabilities.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Integration Eases Complex Swiss-Type Work

Mastercam Swiss CAM software now extends its capabilities to Tornos machines.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Connects Directly to Cloud-Based Tool Databases

Delcam has released the 2016 R2 version of its PartMaker software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDMs, turn-mills and Swiss-type lathes.

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Software Enables Off-Line Creation of Inspection Fixturing Setups

Renishaw’s FixtureBuilder is a 3D modeling software package designed to enable the off-line creation and documentation of fixturing setups.

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Workholding

Surfcam Partners with SMTCL Americas

The companies will create a rotary-table package.

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CNC Software Better Supports Multitasking Operations

Version 4.7 of the Sinumerik Operate graphical user interface (GUI) from Siemens is designed to improve machine tool multitasking.

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Mills and Lathes with CNC Technology Increase Productivity

Southwestern Industries will exhibit its Trak line of mills and lathes featuring the company’s ProtoTrak conversational CNC language, designed to reduce time-consuming machine setups and enable less-skilled machinists to do higher-level work.

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CAD/CAM

DP Technology to Host Esprit World Conference

The educational conference will be held June 6-10 in Florida.

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EuroBlech Meets Needs for Smart Manufacturing in Sheet Metal Applications

The annual sheet metal technology exhibition is anticipating more than 1,400 exhibitors from around the world.

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Automation

Broken-Up Programs Limit Broken Tools

Posting tool paths for different operations to the machine individually rather than as a single, combined part program helps this heavily lights-out operation quickly address the causes of tool wear and breakage.

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