Software

CNC Editing Software Enables Off-Line CNC File Management

Spectrum CNC Technologies offers a stand-alone version of its Multi-DNC editor, backplotter and file compare software, which includes the same CNC editing and viewing features integrated within the Multi-DNC package, but for a stand-alone PC.

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CAD/CAM

Enhanced Roughing CAM Strategy Enables Fine-Tuning

Delcam’s 2016 release of FeatureCAM, a feature-based programming system, offers enhancements focused on speed—specifically, updates to the Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy.

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Detecting Chips in a Milling Spindle

Chips in a milling spindle can subtly deform a tool assembly until the cutting tool is out of alignment. Grob's chip-in-spindle detection system detect stresses that may indicate chip interference.

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The CNC as Nerve Center

In the move to data-driven manufacturing, communication and data transfer have to be possible in all directions. The machine control is a sort of "hub" in the manufacturing environment.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Eases Design-to-Manufacture Process

Geometric Ltd. has released the 2016 version of CAMWorks for 3D CNC machining applications, with features designed to improve productivity, ease the move from design to production, and minimize the cost of design and manufacturing changes.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Saves Time in Micro-Precision Turning

JTD SAS implemented Esprit CAM software from DP Technology in order to solve the inefficiency of manually programming their CNCs. This saved programming time and ensured optimized cutting paths.

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Automation

What's So Smart about the Mazak SmartBox?

The Mazak SmartBox was showcased at this machine tool builder's Discover 2015 event. The company wants it to be the smartest (and securest) way to connect machine tools to the Industrial Internet of Things.

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Measurement

Portable System Combines Software, Gage for Automated Inspection

Verisurf Software’s CMM Master is a programmable, automated shopfloor inspection system combining Verisurf software with the Equator comparative gage.

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CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM Software for Die/Mold Manufacture

Vero Software offers its Visi 21 CAD/CAM software for die-mold applications, featuring adaptive roughing, three-axis machining and EDM functionality.

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Measurement Software Assists Gage Management

Mitutoyo America’s MeasurLink 8.0 software includes a variety of functional improvements based on user feedback.

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