Software
Enhanced Capabilities For Multi-Axis Machining
NCL V9. 7 is said to speed the creation of efficient, multi-axis tool paths for use in the aerospace, automotive and turbo-machinery industries. A forging can be used as a stock model to reduce both programming and machine time when roughing parts.
Read MoreCAD/CAM Software Features Intuitive User Interface
Version 9. 2 of PartMaker CAD/CAM software is suited for CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes. Major highlights include a revamped and more productive user-interface, improved capabilities for programming directly on solid models and the ability to automatically generate descriptive and visual HTML-based setup sheets, the company says.
Read MoreExtract Part Geometry
GB\GeoSolidPro independent CAD software program extracts part geometry information powered by SolidWorks into Mazatrol. The company says that when using the application, CamLink takes full advantage of a solid part model. This automates unit creation by deriving a unit’s geometric data from the solids part model.
Read MoreSoftware Features 3D High Speed Machining Enhancements
The company has incorporated many new features and enhancements across the GibbsCAM 2009 product line including changes for advanced 3D high speed machining. According to the company, all of the additions are geared for ease of use and productivity. Interface, interoperability, programming, verification and machine simulation features are said to decrease programming and prove-out time.
Read MoreSoftware Addresses Quoting Through Delivery
According to the company,CimatronE v. 9. 0 CAD/CAM solution suite addresses the entire process―from quoting through design, engineering changes, NC and EDM programming to delivery.
Read MoreCNC Machine Simulation And Optimization Software
Vericut 7 CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software eliminates manual prove-out of NC programs, the company says. It is also said to reduce scrap loss and rework. The program optimizes NC programs in order to save time and produce higher quality surface finishes.
Read MoreCAM Software Offers Complex Machining For High Speed Operations
FeatureCAM 2009 offers increased support for turn-mill equipment, which can complete parts in a single setup on one machine. With FeatureTurn/Mill, both turning and milling features can be programmed together to reduce both programming and machining time. The latest release of PowerMill CAM software is said to offer complex machining operations for high-speed operations and five-axis machining, as well as introducing new strategies to provide greater functionality for 2D, including 2D cutter compensation and 2D pocketing and profiling directly from wireframe curves.
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What Is The Right Way To Become An Aerospace Shop?
This Atlanta shop succeeded at becoming an aircraft-industry parts supplier. The lessons of its success have a lot to do with commitment and enthusiasm.
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Linear Scales Improve Lathe Accuracy
When Ford Automotive offered a contract to this Canadian automotive manufacturer for producing rear toe links, the company found its lathes simply weren’t capable of attaining the accuracy required to complete the job. In addition to enabling the company to win the contract, installing Heidenhain linear scales on the lathes reduced scrap rates and the need for frequent operator adjustments.
Read MoreCAM Software Performance Enhancements
CAMWorks 2009 from Geometric Technologies is said to include more than 80 user-driven features and enhancements that enable faster, easier part programming. The software can run within SolidWorks or as part of a CAD/CAM package that includes CAMWorks Solids, an integrated solid modeler. The software’s multiple process support is designed to generate three- through five-axis tool paths as separate threads in separate processes, allowing users to continue working in other areas or on other CAM models.
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