Software

Automation

CNC Retrofit Package Improves Reliability

Mitsubishi Electric Automation offers a retrofit package to replace control systems currently using Meldasmagic 64 controls.

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CAD/CAM

Gear Production Software Enables Automated Threaded Wheel Grinding

The NUMgear suite of gear production software now includes a CNC solution for fully automating threaded wheel grinding.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Enables Programming Multiple Workpieces

NX CAM 9 from Siemens PLM Software features updates said to improve manufacturing efficiency.

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Holemaking

Straight-Cut Control for Milling, Drilling, Boring

Heidenhain’s TNC 128 straight-cut CNC is designed for use with milling, drilling and boring machines.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Enhances Roughing Operations

Delcam’s 2014 R2 version of FeatureCAM features improvements for roughing operations.

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CAD/CAM

Software Optimizes Rapid Positioning Tool Paths

ICAM Technologies’ SmartPath technology is said to promote programming efficiency while reducing machine set-up time.

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Basics

Why a Few Degrees Matter

3 + 2 machining might not be as captivating as five-axis contouring operations, but it can be just as valuable.

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CAD/CAM

Helping the Bloodhound SSC Hunt for a New World Record

This video shows how Delcam PowerMill’s Vortex machining strategy is helping to manufacture the front suspension subassembly for the Bloodhound SSC (SuperSonic Car).

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MTConnect Challenge 2 Closing January 31

The software development competition will award more than $200,000 in prize money.

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CAD/CAM

A “Shortcut” for Bladed Components

GibbsCAM offers two options designed to simplify the programming of bladed workpieces such as blisks and impellers.

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