Software
CAM Suite Promotes Die Throughput
This automotive tool and die manufacturer had determined that remaining competitive would require reducing machining times. However, the impediment to throughput lay not in the machining end of the operation, but rather in the time spent programming complex tool paths. With fast calculation capability and a variety of strategies for five-axis roughing and finishing operations, Delcam’s PowerMill CAM package reduced programming times and enabled faster, more efficient machining.
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Generate Toolpaths Directly From Solid Models
SmartCAM V16. 0 from SmartCAMcnc includes automated toolpath generation directly from a solid model, additional solid model translation and improvements in visualization, verification and usability.
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Bed Mill Operates Manually Or With CNC
The Trak DPM SX5 bed mill with the ProtoTrak SMX control may be operated manually or as a two- or three-axis CNC. The solid ram moves up and down for Z-axis operation, providing mass behind heavy cuts.
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Injection Molding Simulation Software
Vero’s high-end injection molding simulation software has been fully integrated with surface and solid modeling tools; comprehensive two- to five-axis machining strategies with high speed routines; two- and four-axis EDM; and a mold design package. Visi Flow 17 injection molding simulation software uses a custom hexahedral hybrid mesh technology to quickly provide accurate results, the company says.
Read MoreExpandable CAD/CAM With Built-In Learning Capabilities
The fully expandable VX 2009 CAD/CAM product from VX Corporation features Show-n-Tell, a built-in 3D learning system. These integrated 3D books allow users to learn CAD/CAM at their own paces and to grow the software as their needs change—all with instant access to learning tools.
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Software Enhances Functionality, Improves Productivity
Parasolid version 21. 0 from Siemens PLM Software features enhanced 3D geometric modeling functionalities that allow more complex changes during local edits of geometry.
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CAM For High Speed And Medical Machining Applications
CGS North America's CAD/CAM software, CAM-Tool Version 5. 0, is designed for mold and die machining.
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Fast Mold Design, Machining
Delcam’s PowerShape CAD software and the PowerMill CAM system are said to offer fast mold design and fast machine tool programming, respectively. The fast mold design has been made possible by incorporating the Parasolid kernel for solid modeling alongside the company’s own surface modeling system.
Read MoreMove Files Between A PC, Server
GE Fanuc’s Program Transfer tool is a Microsoft Windows, PC-based productivity software tool for input and output of part programs and operator files between a PC and a CNC (or data server). Using the tool’s graphical interface to “drag and drop” files, large part program files can be input or output directly to data server storage. This enables users to take advantage of embedded Ethernet for program transfer without first setting up a PC-based FTP application.
Read MoreManagement Software Suite
Rover Data Systems’ Millennium III application is said to be a flexible, open, customizable ERP software system with modules for sales and marketing management, finance, engineering, manufacturing and production management, CRM and inventory control. This system employs a classification of inventory locations to identify where inventory is at all times. While enabling improved inventory control, this system’s modularity is said to help manufacturers meet future business needs by permitting customization in response to changes in the market.
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