Software

CAD/CAM

Software Enables Work with Remnant, Irregularly-Shaped Sheet Metal

BobCAD-CAM’s Nesting Standard and Nesting Pro CAD/CAM software modules provide intelligent sheet optimizing technology that can increase material usage for sheet cutting on CNC mill, router, laser, plasma and waterjet machines.

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Hexagon Business Unit Specializes in IoT Development

The Integrated Solutions team will focus on developing systems to collect shopfloor data.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Enhances Support for Multi-Point Tools, Tapered Threads

3D Systems has released the 2016 version of its GibbsCAM software for production machining.

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CAD/CAM

Lattice Generation Software Advances Bike Component Design

Smart Aero Technology's bike stem design needed to be optimized for additive manufacturing. The ScanIP software from Simpleware reduced the stem's weight, increasing its strength.

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Five-Axis

Constant-Chip-Load Machining Yields a Better Tool Path

With its in-house R&D program, this aerospace shop seeks to be a leader, not a follower, on the path to innovation in advanced manufacturing. Finding and embracing a better way to generate tool paths for highly efficient and economical metal removal is a prime example of the value of this program.

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Aerospace

An Improved Method for Machining Blisks

A software designer and a tool maker collaborate on a system for machining blisks that focuses on the point of contact between the workpiece and the cutting tool.

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Securing a Shop Network

Bill Bither of MachineMetrics discusses misconceptions surrounding cybersecurity and the Internet of Things, and provides some steps to protect your machine tools while they're being monitored.

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Get in the Game

Making processes more productive is one big benefit of data-driven manufacturing, but so is making people more motivated and more creative. We can learn from the appeal of video games.

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CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM, Nesting Software Nests Parts Across Multiple Sheets

Jetcam has launched version 19 of its Expert CAD/CAM and nesting software, featuring several features focusing on nesting capabilities.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Integration Eases Complex Swiss-Type Work

Mastercam Swiss CAM software now extends its capabilities to Tornos machines.

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