Software

CAD/CAM

Complete CAD/CAM Software Solution Update

The 2014 version of Geometric’s CAMWorks software is designed to be a complete CAD/CAM solution for CNC programming, from initial part design to full machine simulation.

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CAD/CAM

CNC Programming in the Cloud

Autodesk CAM 360 is intended to help product designers and engineers integrate manufacturing processes into unified, collaborative workflow. Cloud-based computing, a key feature of CAM 360, powers toolpath generation, program simulation and postprocessing with “anywhere, anytime” connectivity.

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CAD/CAM

Cutting Tool Database Interfaces with Simulation Software

CGTech now offers an interface to Zoller’s TMS Tools Management Solutions database that enables easy transfer of cutting tool information to the company’s Vericut software.

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Preventive Maintenance Via iPad

GTI Spindle Technology’s VibePro system enables users to monitor vibrations, temperature, velocity and other critical machine information.

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How One CNC Shop Effectively Machines Glass-Fiber-Filled Plastics

You know how to machine metals, but what about plastic machining? More specifically, glass-fiber-reinforced plastic? This machine shop has it figured out.

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MTConnect Institute Appoints New Leadership Team

New board and executive team members will take office in December.

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Magnetic Encoder Suitable for Harsh Environments

Using a smaller positioning error within each signal, Heidenhain’s ERM 2200 magnetic rotary encoder series with a 200-micrometer signal period, is designed to meet finer accuracy requirements on machine tools.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Option for Machining Bladed Parts

Gibbs and Associates offers Five-Axis MultiBlade Levels 1 and 2, two new options for its GibbsCAM software that are designed to simplify five-axis programming for turbomachinery bladed workpieces.

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CAD/CAM

Roughing Module Offers 2D Cutting Optimization

Open Mind’s hyperMaxx roughing module for hyperMill, initially designed for 3D arbitrary stock-contour machining and five-axis shape-offset roughing, now offers its high-performance cutting optimization strategy for 2D pocket milling.

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Mobile App Provides Access to Sales Resources

LaViaz Mobile’s Digital Asset Resource Tool (Dart) app is designed to provide manufacturers with a single digital source for sales tools and other resources.

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MMS Leaders in CNC Machining