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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.
Read MoreSustainability—Clearly Linked to Profitability
Saving energy saves money. This fact alone will sustain the effort to make manufacturing more sustainable.
Read MoreSimulation 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.
Read MoreLights Off, Profit On
Various tooling considerations contribute to profitable lights-out machining.
Read MoreMazak 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.
Read MoreMachine Monitoring in a CNC Swiss Shop
Bold moves put this company well on the road to data-driven manufacturing.
Read MoreCAM Software Enhances Productivity
Delcam, an Autodesk company, will feature PowerMill, a high-speed, multi-axis CAM solution for the verification and optimization of toolpaths.
Read MoreTouchscreen 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.
Read MoreManufacturer 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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