Software
Software Helps Race-Team Mechanics Become CNC Programmer-Machinists
Using GibbsCAM software from Gibbs and Associates, mechanics at Kalitta Motorsports were able to bring component production in-house, better controlling cost and time.
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A Vision of the Data-Driven Factory
The Mazak iSmart Factory concept focuses on digital integration to achieve free-flow data sharing for process control and operation monitoring. This machine tool builder is implementing this vision in its factories now.
Read MoreNC Optimization Software Improves Tool Life
Third Wave Systems’ Production Module 7.0 NC optimization software is said to improve finished part quality.
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CAD-Based Software for Multisensor Dimensional Measurement Systems
Optical Gaging Products, a division of Quality Vision International, offers QVI Zone3 CAD-based metrology software for full 3D programming of its SmartScope family of multisensor dimensional measurement systems.
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CAD Software Streamlines Modeling Tasks
The 2015 release of Delcam’s PowerShape Pro CAD system includes improvements in direct modeling, surface modeling and reverse engineering, plus support for data from Creaform HandyScan handheld scanners.
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G-Code Simulation Ensures Precise Machining of Large Parts
Elliott Group implemented Vericut machine simulation software from CGTech and eliminated scrapped parts due to programming errors. It also helped improve employee safety.
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CAD/CAM Helps Aerospace Shop Machine Aluminum Guitars
Using CAD/CAM software from Matercam/CNC Software Inc. helped Wolfert’s Tool and Machine Co. develop and produce a single-billet aluminum guitar body.
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Software Automates Quality Inspection
Verisurf Software’s Verisurf X8 features enhancements designed to make stationary CMMs, portable CMMs and 3D scanners more productive for automated inspection, guided assembly and reverse engineering.
Read MoreTool Data at the Cutting Edge
Visitors to IMTS 2014 may have noticed that some cutting tool manufacturers did not have row upon row of new product displays in their booths. Why? Because the emphasis has shifted to data about cutting tools.
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Software Simplifies Part Assembly Fabrication
The Weld Sequencer software from Lincoln Electric enables welders to pictorially view and automatically log results on each weld in the operational sequence.
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