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Conference Highlights MTConnect Impact
The second annual MTConnect conference took place in April.
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A Big Move to Small-Parts Manufacturing
By using GibbsCAM software, Progressive Tool was able to change from large- to small-part manufacturing and produce more accurate parts with tighter tolerances.
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Updated CAD/CAM Software for Mold and Die
CGS North America will demonstrate the latest version of its Elite CAD/CAM Software CAM-TOOL Version 9.1, highlighting its ability to machine a mold or die with minimal to no polishing.
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Integrated Electrode Solution for EDM
Delcam will showcase its Electrode, a complete solution for design, machining and inspection of EDM electrodes.
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CAM to CAM Data Exchange With STEP-NC
CAD to CAD data exchange has been possible for decades, but CAM to CAM data exchange is just now emerging. An open meeting sponsored by OMAC on June 24-25, 2013 will test and demonstrate prototype translators to facilitate data exchange using the STEP-NC standard.
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Feed Rate Optimization Strategies for High-Efficiency Machining
CGTech will showcase its feed rate optimization strategies with a presentation demonstrating the difference between high speed and high-efficiency machining.
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Metrology Software Eases 2D, 3D Measuring
Heidenhain’s PC-based Quadra-Chek IK 5000 version 3.0.0 metrology software is designed to enable more convenient 2D and 3D measuring tasks.
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Software Provides Specialized Five-Axis Features
GibbsCAM 2013 provides features designed to simplify programming and improve five-axis milling in specialized applications.
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Machining Simulation Software for Lathes and Mills
Southwestern Industries will introduce its solid 3D Verify machining simulation software, available as part of the advanced feature option set for TRAK lathes and mills with ProtoTrak SLX and SMX controls, respectively.
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MTConnect in Perspective
Dave Edstrom, president and chairman of the board for the MTConnect Institute, has written a book about MTConnect, a communication protocol for manufacturing equipment and devices. It’s a readable, personal account of how (and why) the standard came to be, as well as an understandable introduction to the technology behind it.
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