Software

The Human-in-the-Loop

Athulan Vijayaraghavan, CTO and co-founder of System Insights, argues that when we think of data-driven manufacturing, we shouldn't forget about the human consuming that data, since the kind of data one needs depends upon who is using it.

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Simulation Software Adds Functionality for Hybrid Machining Centers

MachineWorks Software’s flagship program offers functionality for the simulation of additive and subtractive manufacturing processes for use with hybrid machining centers.

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Software Update Includes Tool to Ease Job Cost Calculation

Hypertherm has released version 11.1 of its ProNest 2015 CAD/CAM software featuring a quoting tool that can calculate per-part and total job costs, among other updates.

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G Code Basics

Here are five program-related tasks every operator should know.

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Metrology Data in the Loop

Where will metrology fit in as the manufacturing industry moves quickly toward an environment that is driven by data and connected across the entire supply chain by a single “digital thread?” A good answer emerged at the recent HxGN Live event, which is the annual international conference sponsored by Hexagon, the global company best known in the manufacturing industry for its broad range of metrology equipment.

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CAM Software Provides Competitive Edge in Bringing Ideas to Life

Intriguing Concepts LLC, a mold prototyping and production shop, uses Surfcam CAM software to achieve better surface finishes and production times.

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Software Enables Toolpath Visualization, Verification

Griffo Brothers has expanded its Camlink GB\DataEntry software for offline Mazak Mazatrol programming with an added Solids Toolpath Check feature.

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CNC Hardware, Software Optimizes Plasma 2D, Bevel, Oxy-Fuel Cutting

Osai USA’s OPENCut CNC hardware/software solution is designed to optimize startup, productivity and cutting quality for plasma 2D, bevel and oxy-fuel cutting.

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Wireless DNC Eliminates Need for CAT5 Data Cable

ENetDNC’s wireless USB DNC unit can connect directly to the USB port on a CNC machine tool while communicating via the customer’s wireless network.

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CNC Software Eases Use with Predefined “Function Toolkits”

Through its Open Core design, Rexroth’s IndraMotion MTX CNC system enhances PLC programming efficiency and flexibility by providing open standards, software tools, interface technology and mobile device compatibility.

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