Software
Integrated CAD and CAM Boosts Job Shop's Efficiency through Collaboration
To realize the best return on its investment in advanced equipment, Creations Unlimited moved from a system with separate CAD and CAM systems to an integrated software (Siemens PLM’s NX product) to make gains in efficiency.
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Siemens and Comau Collaborate to Offer Sinumerik CNC Incorporating Robot Control
Through a cooperative agreement, Siemens and Comau now offer a jointly engineered Sinumerik Run MyRobot DirectControl product.
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Acu-Rite Moves Production to Heidenhain's Chicago Headquarters
“The production of the Acu-Rite products is now going strong in Illinois. At the same time, we continue to invest in the Acu-Rite R&D department that remains in Jamestown, New York,” says John Parker, Heidenhain’s machine tool business development manager.
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Edgecam 2020.0 Now Supports Barrel Cutters, Tilting-Head Five-Axis Control
The introduction of a specific five-axis “Tilt” control strategy, combined with barrel cutter support, is said to be the most significant enhancement in version 2020.0 of Edgecam from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s Production Software division.
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Maintaining Balance Writing about Modern Machining, Manufacturing
There is a method to our madness when it comes to determining what articles to present to our readers.
Read MoreConverting Time and Date to a More Useful Format
FANUC and FANUC-compatible CNCs have multiple ways to monitor time. They are accessed by four system variables: milliseconds clock, hours clock, current date and current time. Here’s how to format information in a helpful way.
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Using AI to Predict CNC Machine Spindle Issues Before They Are Issues
A machine tool builder is using artificial intelligence technology to predict when a spindle problem might occur, so shops can better prepare for and schedule necessary maintenance.
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NCSIMUL Machine Software Increases Reliability of NC Verification
The new version of NCSIMUL’s machining module available from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence includes automation functionality that gives the user wider control over their jobs on other devices by communicating with distant servers.
Read MoreGTI Predictive's VibePro 24/7 Improves Asset Condition Monitoring
GTI Predictive Technology has made several updates to its VibePro 24/7 online vibration and temperature monitoring system (now combined with route data collection) to improve data collection for rotating equipment and bearing health.
Read MoreSpring Technologies Changes Name to NCSIMUL Hexagon Production Software
The name change is part of the formation of the Production Software business of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and NCSIMUL’s adoption into Hexagon’s corporate identity.
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