Software
Mission To Mars: CAM System Aids Rover Production
This California-based shop machined parts for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover. GibbsCAM CAM software’s modeling functions and toolpath verification capabilities played a key role in its ability to effectively machine these critical components. Â
Read MoreCAM For Mold And Die, High Speed Machining
CGS North America's Elite CAD/CAM software, CAM-Tool version 5, is specially developed for mold and die machining as well as high speed machining, hard milling and medical applications. The MX-S5 option is available for applications that require a five-axis simultaneous output to minimize length-to-diameter ratios of tooling.
Read MoreAssembly Support And New Sheet Metal Features
Geometric’s DFMPro Version 2. 0 for SolidWorks facilitates upstream manufacturability validation and identification of design aspects that are said to be difficult or expensive to manufacture.
Read MoreWindows-Based HMI Uses Flashcard Technology
The Bosch Rexroth IndraControl VEP series of PC-based human/machine interfaces (HMIs) provides PC power and functionality with an embedded Windows CE operating system. The system uses flashcard technology and multiple operator platforms, allowing equipment designers to choose the best configuration for each machine application and environment.
Read MoreProgramming Thread Whirling Attachments On Swiss-Style Machines
Gibbs and Associates’ GibbsCAM Multi-task Machining (MTM) features a ProAXYZ module that enables the software to program thread whirling attachments on Swiss-style machines. According to the company, these machines can provide fast, productive machining of screws requiring high length-to-diameter ratios, high tapers from root to head, tight tolerances and burr-free finish typical of bone screws used in the medical industry.
Read MoreSoftware Receives Autodesk Certification
PartMaker, a subsidiary of Delcam, has announced that PartMaker version 9 has been certified for use with Autodesk’s Inventor 2010 solid modeling design system. The CAD/CAM software, which is suited for CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes, attained this certification by meeting certain criteria and demonstrating a high level of interoperability with Autodesk Inventor 2010.
Read MoreInstant Spectrum Analysis
The wireless machine health monitor (MHM) from GTI Spindle provides full predictive maintenance information that is accessible anywhere, anytime, the company says, and there are virtually no limitations of sensor type or number of contact points. The system allows users to access vibration signatures, temperature, pressure and other vital information to ensure machine health.
Read MoreMulti-Axis Machining Increases Speed, Finish
Mastercam offers a range of basic and advanced multi-axis machining strategies with enhancements to the Port5ax and Flow5ax tool paths, TrueSolids five-axis Verify improvements and more. The Port5ax and Flow5ax tool paths include features that allow an overlap or blend to be added at the beginning and end of a tool path.
Read MoreSoftware Configures Product Structures
Henning Industrial Software has added product structure configuration tools to its ERP/shop management software, Visual EstiTrack. Option groups for standard assemblies can now be configured (recalculating their costs) on job estimating material worksheets as well as on sales orders.
Read MoreCAE Software Displays Results Visually
Third Wave Systems has releases version 5. 6 of its AdvantEdge Production Module, a process-analysis CAE software that integrates workpiece material properties, CAD/CAM inputs and machine dynamics to map forces, temperatures and more.
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