Software
CNC Predicts Motor and Fan Failure
FANUC FA America’s series 30i/31i/32i-model B CNCs feature predictive and preventive maintenance tools for motors and fans to enable pre-plan servicing of a machine during scheduled downtime.
Read MoreSolids-Based CNC Programming Simplifies Multitasking
CAMWorks 2013 from Geometric is designed to simplify multitasking machining with its Synchronous Machining Module (SMM) for intricate control of subspindle operations.
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Updated Software for Swiss-Type Lathes
Delcam’s PartMaker 2013 software release features a restyled user interface with added controls and updated diagrams, as well as a new Job Explorer tree for faster navigation of machining-function windows and parts features.
Read MoreBig Data Is A Big Deal
Big Data represents a huge opportunity for metalworking manufacturers.
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Webinar Makes a Compelling Case for MTConnect
MTConnect is an industry standard that specifies a protocol for data communication between machine tools and other manufacturing equipment or systems. Mazak is an early adopter of MTConnect and a strong proponent of its benefits to improve overall equipment efficiency. A recent webinar sponsored by Mazak details how MTConnect can serve as a complete communications standard for an entire manufacturing facility.
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Replacing Broaching with Milling
Trochoidal milling is a toolpath technique generally applied to increase tool life or material removal rate in hard metals. Manufacturing solutions provider Iruba also relies on this approach to make a shaped milling tool effective.
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Providing Consistent Tool Engagement in Five Axes
BobCAD-CAM says it is the first to provide a consistent tool-engagement-angle toolpath strategy for two through five-axis operations.
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Consistent Tool Engagement in Five Axes
This tool path applies the consistent-tool-engagement-angle strategy that previously has been only available for two- and three-axis operations to four- and five-axis simultaneous movements.
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Software Module Prevents Collisions
The software module tool realityCheck from Zoller is designed to provide fast, precise collision checks during setup.
Read MoreEngineering Changes as an Opportunity
It’s easy see unplanned customer changes as a headache, yet engineering changes also represent an opportunity.
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