Software

Valid Data Demanded

The only way to make quick evaluations in near real time and reliably communicate the results is by recording valid data with Cyber-physical systems (CPS).

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Improving a Popular Mill-Turn Control

Gear hobbing capabilities, enhanced graphics and the ability to perform interpolation turning have been added to this well-known mill-turn control.

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Cutting Tools

CAM Software Integrates ISO 13399 Tool Library

CNC Software has integrated Sandvik Coromant’s Adveon Tool Library with its Mastercam software for programming milling and turning machining.

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MakeTime Revises Its Model

The platform where shops list their open capacity no longer requires bidding. MakeTime itself now does the costing, calculating a price for buyers and sellers to choose to accept.

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CAD/CAM

Tool Grinding Software Optimizes Process

NUM has launched an update to its Numroto tool grinding software, including gash out-X and flute-X functions that are said to support next-generation tools with complex geometries.

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Linear Encoder Protects Against Scale Contamination

Heidenhain’s redesigned Lida 400 series exposed linear encoders are designed for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), linear motion stages, wafer inspection, waterjet cutting and other applications.

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Communication Platform Enables Machine Screen Sharing

GF Machining Solutions has introduced rConnect, a central communications platform for the company’s milling, EDM and laser texturing machines.

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CAD/CAM

Nesting Software Optimizes Material Usage

Geometric has released its NestingWorks 2016 3D nesting software for automatically nesting layouts of SolidWorks parts and assemblies for production.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Enables Polar Milling on Five-Axis Machines

Delcam has expanded five-axis machining functionality in the 2016 R2 release of its FeatureCAM software.

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Secure the Future of the Digital Factory

The first step may be securing a spot at the [MC]² Conference, Workshop and Expo, April 19–21, at the Hotel InterContinental Dallas, Texas. Today is the deadline for early-bird conference rates. Read this story for more about the conference and why I recommend learning as much as you can about MTConnect, the digital factory and the Industrial Internet of Things at the event.

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