Software
CAD/CAM For 3-Axis Mold And Die Machining
CGS North America offers the latest version of its CAD/CAM software, CAM-Tool V3 version 4. V3 is designed for traditional three-axis mold and die machining as well as high speed machining, hard milling and medical applications, whereas the MX 3 + 2 product is used for multi-axis applications.
Read MoreInternal Blogs—Your Next Communication Tool?
Don’t cringe at the word "blog." A private, internal blog may be an effective means to improve shop communication and retain important information.
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Sharing The Big Picture
The theme of visibility in manufacturing finds expression in numerous ways at this shop. One of the most conspicuous is the use of plasma displays in strategic areas to summarize the company’s performance as reported by its shop control/data-collection system.
Read MoreCNC System Platform
Siemens Energy & Automation introduces its SINUMERIK solution line CNC system platform. The line comprises the panel-based 802D sl, the PC-based 840Di sl and the 840D sl, available in both panel and PC-based versions. The network-centric architecture of this line can be effectively combined with SINAMICS, the company’s drive technology, to design stand-alone as well as plant-wide automation solutions.
Read MoreMulti-Axis CAM Software
 Planit Solutions’ EdgeCAM 2009 R1 is the latest version of the company’s CAM software. New programming and usability features include an improved rest finishing cycle that supports virtually all tool types, providing more flexible cycles, an optimized tool path and faster cycle generation. An advanced rough-turning cycle provides increased efficiencies and improved control of the machining process including notch avoidance.
Read MoreCAD Software Increases Speed, Core Functionality
Alibre offers the next major release of its 3D CAD software, Alibre Design 11. 0. In addition to migrating the entire code base to the .
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CAM System Eliminates Operations on Big Parts
Extremely large workpieces often cause set-up issues because they can be difficult to move and position without a significant commitment of both time and manpower. Thanks to GibbsCAM software, mining equipment manufacturer Bucyrus International can use right-angle heads to cut down on the number of operations required to machine parts. In addition to helping the shop cut back on time-consuming setups, the software provides valuable estimation and toolpath verification features.
Read MoreTips: How to Develop an Internal Blog
Setting up an internal blog is easy to do. Here are steps for getting your blog going and topic ideas that have been valuable for others.
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CAM Software Helps Reduce Machining Time By 80 Percent
This company upgraded its CNC milling capability and CAM software to make use of solid models and get its components produced more quickly.
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