Software
ERP Tool Facilitates Easy Self-Customization
The Global Application Builder (GAB) is a programming tool that allows users to modify its ERP system to suit specific needs. GAB is a Rapid Application Development (RAD) language built to integrate with the company’s One-System ERP solutions. GAB allows both front-end and business logic customizations without affecting the core system.
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CAM Software For Five-Axis Applications
HyperMill 2009. 1 provides solutions for 2. 5D to 3D to five-axis applications.
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Specialty CAD CAM Reseller
The CAD/CAM reseller specializes in programming seven-axis robots with Robotmaster CAD/CAM; providing complete machine communications for all CNC equipment with Cimco DNC-Max; and machining two- through five-axis tool paths with Mastercam CAD/CAM software. The company also offers service, support, training and consulting. .
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CAD/CAM Software Reduces Time, Errors
The latest version of PartMaker CAD/CAM software allows users to integrate a solid model into a programming window and assign tool paths directly to the model. Critical manufacturing data is automatically retrieved from a solid model using the software’s new “Extract Parameters from Solids” feature. This saves time and reducing the chance for error by eliminating redundant data entry, the company says.
Read MoreFive-Axis CAM Module Reduces Cycle Time
The five-axis module of GibbsCAM 2009 software is said to reduce set-ups and overall machining time. In addition to the overall improvements, the module includes enhancements to the postprocessors that extend support to drive virtually all five-axis machines with rotary heads, the company says. General machining capabilities of the five-axis module include multi-surface five-axis roughing and finishing; multi-surface, five-axis flow-line machining; surface-edge five-axis swarf cutting; an adaptable interface based upon part-type strategy; advanced gouge checking to ensure safe cuts in complex operations; complete control of entry, exit, cut-to-cut and between-cut motion; and five-axis depth cuts machining; and more.
Read MoreToo Small To Touch
Hummingbird takes on machining work that is too small for most shops to handle. In fact, Hummingbird tries not to handle it either. To accurately machine the tiniest parts, this shop relies on processes that are as hands-off as possible.
Read MoreLittle Things Mean A Lot
The design of a machining center with the precision to mill tiny features illustrates what is (and is not) required for micromachining.
Read MoreCNC Simulation Uses High-Performance Graphics Engine
MachineWorks v. 6. 6 CNC simulation software features a high-performance graphics engine that supports OpenGL and DirectX 10.
Read MoreManufacturability Checks And Analysis Performed In A Single Session
Geometric Limited has released DFMPro for Pro/Engineer. The design for manufacturability (DFM) product is integrated within the Pro/Engineer design environment and provides a series of automated checks and analysis to assist designers in creating cost-effective designs, the company says. The software is designed to facilitate upstream manufacturability validation and identify areas of design that are difficult and expensive to manufacture.
Read MoreAutomated Data Collection
Fastems’ Fadector automated data collection system monitors production to eliminate errors that may be generated during manual collection of data. The system collects eight I/O signals from the production machine and matches the combinations to the device’s state codes. The states can be examined using a 24-hour period, 7-day period or a specific user-selected period.
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