CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM

CAM Software Enables Polar Milling on Five-Axis Machines

Delcam has expanded five-axis machining functionality in the 2016 R2 release of its FeatureCAM software.

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CAD/CAM

Verification, Simulation Reduce CNC Machine Crashes

Increasingly complex parts led to more crashes and longer setup times at Phoenix Manufacturing Inc. Vericut software from CGTech improved product quality and increased shopfloor efficiency.

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Cutting Tools

Standardized Parameters Make Unattended Machining Reliable

Standardized parameters for specific material and cutting tool combinations help this hard milling specialist manage a highly varied workload with minimal labor.

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CAD/CAM

3D Part Viewer Enables CAD Display, Annotation, Analysis

Vero Software’s PartXplore high-speed 3D viewer directly displays and evaluates 3D CAD files without the need for the original CAD application.

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CAD/CAM

Updated CAM Software Builds on Tooling, Settings Library Features

SmartCAMcnc has released the 2016 version of its SmartCAM software, delivering an updated Knowledge-Base Machining (KBM) Library as well as improvements to the user interface and the core milling functionality.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Streamlines Multi-Axis Milling Operations

Mastercam’s X9 Mill software offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation; 2D high-speed tool paths, 3D enhancements, and multi-axis features combined with new enhancements in a package intended to improve shopfloor productivity.

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CAD/CAM

Video: Accelerated Blisk Milling

CAM and cutting tool companies develop a process for machining a titanium bladed disk in less than half the conventionally expected cycle time.

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CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM Software Improves Cooling Channel Management for Moldmaking

Version 2016 R1 of Vero’s Visi CAD/CAM software includes updates across the platform while maintaining its emphasis on mold, tool and die making.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Improves 2 ½-Axis Programming, Machining

Delcam has released the 2016 version of its PartMaker software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDMs, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes, featuring powerful 2 ½-axis milling strategies, support for multiple solid models in a single CAM file, broaching support, and faster 2D CAD drafting and toolpath selection.

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CAD/CAM

CAM, Simulation Software Enhances Port Machining Toolpaths

ModuleWorks has released the 2015.12 version of its CAM software, which includes new features for five- and three-axis programming as well as simulation.

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