Software

Digitizing Tool Data Is Key to Integration with CNC Programming and Other Applications

ISO 13399 is an international standard for the digital representation of cutting tool data.  Generic Tool Catalog (GTC) is a complement to ISO 13399 for vendor-neutral classification of cutting tools and data file structures.

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Sustainability—Clearly Linked to Profitability

Saving energy saves money. This fact alone will sustain the effort to make manufacturing more sustainable.

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Automation

Simulation Software Benefits from 3D Cutting Tool Data

CGTech’s Vericut Version 8 is CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software that simulates many types of CNC machining processes, including drilling and trimming of composite parts, waterjet cutting, riveting, robotic automation, multitasking and parallel kinematic machining.

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Mazak Appoints New President

Former president Brian Papke will now serve as chairman.

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Automation

Lights Off, Profit On

Various tooling considerations contribute to profitable lights-out machining.

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Mazak SmartBox at Cisco Live

Later this month, Mazak Corp. will present the next phases of its Mazak SmartBox at Cisco System Inc.'s Cisco Live event in Las Vegas. In addition, notable organizational changes in the top management positions at Mazak will be apparent.

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Machine Monitoring in a CNC Swiss Shop

Bold moves put this company well on the road to data-driven manufacturing.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Enhances Productivity

Delcam, an Autodesk company, will feature PowerMill, a high-speed, multi-axis CAM solution for the verification and optimization of toolpaths.

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Touchscreen Scheduling Eases Burden of Change Orders

Littlestar Plastics had to change its magnetic scheduling boards multiple times per day, so it switched to Henning's Touch Scheduling Board for flexible, instantaneous scheduling.

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CAD/CAM

Manufacturer Sets Its Sights on Toolpath Simulation

When machining capacity and part complexity had grown to the point that simulation became necessary, Trijicon Inc. used Vericut software to reduce downtime while increasing production levels.

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MMS Leaders in CNC Machining