Software
Mazak Makes Good Use of MTConnect
The Mazak Energy Dashboard allows users to monitor machine tool energy usage and take steps to realize energy savings.
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Software Balloons Both 3D Models and 2D Drawings
Available from Extensible CAD Technologies, the updated InspectionXpert for CATIA V5 introduces support for 3D models in addition to previously supported 2D drawings.
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3D Design Software Increases Functionality
The PowerSHAPE Companion for PartMaker is based on Delcam’s PowerSHAPE design software.
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A Free MTConnect App for Your iPhone
“Free”—as in “download at no charge.” Joel Neidig, a systems engineer at ITAMCO has developed an application (“app”) so that he and his coworkers can take advantage of MTConnect as a communications protocol that enables their iPhones to monitor machine tools at their plant in Plymouth, Indiana.
Read MoreThe Power is in the Apps
“Growing demand for MTConnect-enabled apps will clinch lasting acceptance of the standard.”
Read MoreSolid-Based CNC Programming Solution
The company will preview CAMWorks 2011, the upcoming version of its solid-based CNC programming solution.
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CAD/CAM Systems Drive Efficient Porting Routines
Delcam’s PowerShape design software and PowerMill machining software help this performance racing component manufacturer meet targets for accuracy and efficiency during engine porting operations.
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New CAM Feature Halves Roughing Time
New plunge roughing routines in GibbsCAM software have dramatically increased productivity at these Midwestern discrete parts manufacturers.
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Plunge Roughing—Does Your Software Have What it Takes?
One software developer offers some guidelines for evaluating any CAM system's ability to perform this technique effectively.
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Streamlined Automatic Hole Making
GibbsCAM 2011 has multiple new capabilities, including an Auto Wizard within Hole Manager, which enables users to store default settings for reuse and invoke the Hole Wizard multiple times quickly.
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