Software

CAD/CAM

Simulation Software Enables Toolpath Mirroring

Delcam will demonstrate the 2016 version of its PowerMill programming software for five-axis and high-speed machining, featuring the ability to mirror complete machining projects in one operation and to automatically maintain machining choices, such as whether to use climb or conventional milling.

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CAD/CAM

Native CAD File Translators Updated

SmartCAMcnc has updated several SmartCAM v2015 native data translator modules: SolidWorks Connection, PTC Pro/Engineer and PTC Creo Connection.

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MTConnect-Compliant CNC Interface Option Gathers Real-Time Data

NUM Corp. has developed a communications interface option for its CNC systems that fully complies with version 1.3.0 of the MTConnect interoperability standard.

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DRO Package for Mills, Lathes Includes Tool Offset Library

Newall launches its DP500 mill and lathe DRO packages.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Enables Tangent Plane Machining

Open Mind Technologies will preview version 2016.1 of its HyperMill CAM featuring a finishing strategy from the modular HyperMill Maxx machining performance package.

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CNC Axis Sharing Enables Simultaneous Control of 32 Servodrives

NUM will demonstrate the CNC axis-sharing capability of its Flexium+ 68 CNC system that is said to pave the way for versatile machine tools with complex control requirements.

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CAD/CAM

Integrated CAM Software Supports Turn-Mill, Multi-Axis Cutting

SolidCAM will showcase its CAM programming solution for CNC machines directly integrated within SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor.

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ERP: The One Big Thing?

Participants in this year’s Top Shops benchmarking survey offer feedback to our open-ended “silver bullet” question.

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CAD/CAM

Software Improves CAM Productivity

Vero Software will highlight the V24 release of its WorkNC software, which is said to improve CAM productivity and machining quality.

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Software Performs Rapid Part-to-CAD Inspection

Ametek Creaform’s VXinspect 3D inspection software includes the tools required for first article inspection (FAI) and quality control.

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