Software

CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM Software for Die/Mold Manufacture

Vero Software offers its Visi 21 CAD/CAM software for die-mold applications, featuring adaptive roughing, three-axis machining and EDM functionality.

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Measurement Software Assists Gage Management

Mitutoyo America’s MeasurLink 8.0 software includes a variety of functional improvements based on user feedback.

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CAM Software Ensures Collision-Free Positioning in Multi-Axis Operations

CNC Software’s Mastercam X9 introduces improvements to the software’s dynamic motion tool path capability, design features, multiaxis capabilities and more.

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CAM Software Improves Area Clearance, Turn-Mill Support

Delcam has launched the 2016 release of its FeatureCAM software, which adds options for the Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy, support for bar-fed mills, more efficient turning, and user-interface improvements to ease and speed programming.

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Software Feature Visualizes Machine Tool Data

The “dashboards” feature of 5ME’s data-capturing Freedom eLOG software suite enables users to create a one-screen view of machine tool performance data.

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Updated CAM Software Eases Programming through Simulation

The latest version of 3D Systems’ GibbsCAM production machining software includes new tooling support as well as its Universal Kinematic Machine (UKM) engine designed to simplify CNC programming.

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Rotary Encoders Employ EtherCAT Technology

The Leine & Linde PSE and PHE 900 series of rotary encoders, available from Heidenhain, are designed for heavy-duty applications and are now available with an EtherCAT interface option.

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CAD Software Eases Copying of Features Between Multiple Solids

Delcam has added a series of enhancements to its PowerShape Pro software for modeling and reverse engineering to help users to complete complex designs more quickly and easily.

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Shop Management Software Benefits Small-, Medium-Size Companies

Elite Manufacturing was unknowingly overpricing its bids until the company purchased an ERP software program. Since its installation, the company has seen increased profitability as well as growth.

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Controlled Welding Process Joins Metal in a Flash

Manual methods were not accurate enough for joining advanced high-strength steel (AHSS), so Taylor-Winfield Technologies worked with a Rexroth distributor to devise a technique using a motion controller and hydraulic drives for better precision.

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