Software

CAD/CAM

Software Offers Faster, Easier CNC Simulation

Vericut 7.2, available from CGTech, is designed to improve speed and reduce the time required for CNC programming and machining.

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CAD/CAM

Integrated CAM System is Fully Compatible with SolidWorks

The 2013 version of Delcam for SolidWorks includes many of the enhancements made to the 2013 FeatureCAM feature-based programming system, and it is fully compatible with the latest release of SolidWorks.  

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FANUC FA America Celebrates 35 Years in the Americas

Founded in Japan in 1956, FANUC has contributed to the automation of machine tools as a pioneer in the development of computer numerical controls. In 1977, FANUC USA was founded with headquarters originally in Elk Grove Village, Illinois to provide service and support for imported machine tools with FANUC CNC systems. Now headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, FANUC FA America supports all of the Americas with 43 offices and service centers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.

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CAD/CAM

Running with It

Shopfloor employees at this shop didn’t fear a new programming strategy. In fact, they’ve taken it upon themselves to leverage the strategy and become even more efficient.

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EDM

Moving in with a Customer

Shop owner Chris Nachtmann has established a close relationship with one of his biggest customers. In fact, he moved his operation inside that customer’s facility a couple years ago. Now, he’s making greater strides to invest in and grow his business.

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Modular Process Monitoring and Control System Increases Process Safety

Available from Marposs, Artis Systems’ Genior Modular process monitoring and control system is designed to increase process safety of machine tools without complex and tedious setting.

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CAD/CAM

Updated Software Features Threading and Grooving Improvements

SmartCAM version 19.5 from SmartCAMcnc is designed to improve turning and milling applications as well as usability.

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Servo-Actuators Offer Solutions to Replace Pneumatic Cylinders

CASM series servo-actuators from SKF offer electromechanical solutions for applications historically performed by conventional pneumatic cylinders.

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CAD/CAM

VBA Macros Ease CAM Program Creation

Taking advantage of the open architecture of Esprit CAM software to write Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros simplifies CNC programming at this manufacturer of automotive presses.

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CAD/CAM

CAM to Conversational to CAM

Despite having turning centers with conversational controls, this gear manufacturer has benefited from going back to CAM as its primary method of programming those machines.

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