Software Update Adds 3D Modeling Tool
The PartMaker division of Delcam Plc. offers PartMaker Modeling as part of PartMaker 2012.

Software Enhancement Improves Visualization, Simulation
Partmaker 2012 software update enhances capability for end users.

Upcoming Events Offer Details on PartMaker 2012
Delcam’s PartMaker division has scheduled two user group meetings to update customers on developments in PartMaker 2012, the latest version of the CAM system for turn-mills, bar-fed mills and Swiss-type lathes.   The first is scheduled for January 26 at the Holiday Inn in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, close to the PartMaker headquarters.

New Website Features Video Testimonials
Delcam has launched a new website for its PartMaker CAM system, partmaker.com.

PartMaker Training Initiative Aims To Reduce Skills Gap
PartMaker (Fort Washington, Pennsylvania), a division of Delcam, is offering free and reduced-cost training for its knowledge-based CAM system in an effort to help manufacturers take full advantage of Swiss-type and Turn-mill machine capabilities.   Any new or existing customer that orders more than $10,000 worth of software from the company before the end of the year will receive free training for one student (these customers can take the training in 2012 if they wish). Customers seeking only training will receive a 20 percent discount on standard rates.

Software Offers Machine Simulation
The 2012 version of the PartMaker software features a module for simulating VMCs and HMCs, improved simulation for multi-axis turn-mill and Swiss-lathe machine architectures, more powerful surface machining strategies, improved visualization in programming and other productivity enhancements.

CAM System Tackles Swiss-Type Complexity
Partmaker CAM software helps this shop cope with the increased complexity of the medical parts processed on its similarly complex Swiss-type lathes.

Programming Software Offers Numerous Enhancements
PartMaker Version 2011, for programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, turn-mill machines and Swiss-type lathes, is said to include more powerful milling functionality, vivid setup documentation, a flexible tooling library, improved simulation of specific machine tool architectures and a host of additional productivity enhancements.

Partmaker Hosts Monthly Medical Webinars
CAD/CAM developer Partmaker, a division of Delcam, has launched a monthly webinar series focusing on optimal manufacturing and CNC programming techniques for common families of medical devices. “The machine tool, cutting tool and CNC programming techniques available in the market today to make medical devices have changed immensely during the past 24 months,” says Hanan Fishman, president of PartMaker. “The idea of this webinar series is to explain what these changes are and how firms need to apply the latest in advanced manufacturing to manufacture medical devices productively and profitably given the dynamics of their business.” Each webinar is conducted by a PartMaker specialist with medical experience and focuses on the manufacture of a particular implantable medical device.

Software for Lathes and Swiss-Type Machines
PartMaker fersion 2011 includes more powerful milling functionality, more vivid setup documentation, new specialist turning routines, a more flexible tooling library, improved simulation of unique machine tool architectures and more.

Dedicated Programming for Bar-Fed Mills
PartMaker version 2011 is available with a specialist functionality designed for programming and simulating bar-fed mills.

3D Design Software Increases Functionality
The PowerSHAPE Companion for PartMaker is based on Delcam’s PowerSHAPE design software.

Improved Milling Functions for Feature-Based CAM
Version 2011 of PartMaker software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, turn/mill machines and Swiss-type lathes includes a variety of upgrades.

Software Enhances Productivity in Medical Manufacturing
PartMaker CAD/CAM software version 2010 is designed for CNC mills, lathes, wire EDMs, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes.

Software Offers New Functionality, Enhanced Capability
PartMaker, a division of Delcam, offers Partmaker version 2010 software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDMs, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes.

Five-Axis Simultaneous Milling For Multi-Axis Lathes
PartMaker Inc. , a division of Delcam Plc, offers its latest version of PartMaker software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDMs, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes.

Software Receives Autodesk Certification
PartMaker, a subsidiary of Delcam, has announced that PartMaker version 9 has been certified for use with Autodesk’s Inventor 2010 solid modeling design system. The CAD/CAM software, which is suited for CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes, attained this certification by meeting certain criteria and demonstrating a high level of interoperability with Autodesk Inventor 2010.

CAD/CAM Software Reduces Time, Errors
The latest version of PartMaker CAD/CAM software allows users to integrate a solid model into a programming window and assign tool paths directly to the model. Critical manufacturing data is automatically retrieved from a solid model using the software’s new “Extract Parameters from Solids” feature. This saves time and reducing the chance for error by eliminating redundant data entry, the company says.

Software User Interface Updates
The company has revamped the PartMaker user interface, improved capabilities for programming directly on solid models and the ability to automatically generate descriptive and visual setup information. The user interface features easy-to-use, user-configurable toolbars.  Existing icons have been recast to make them easier to understand, the company says.

Download Video Tutorials
A comprehensive set of instructional videos from PartMaker Inc. , a division of Delcam Plc, detail the enhanced features in PartMaker version 9. These tutorials can be downloaded from its Web site, www.

CAD/CAM Software Features Intuitive User Interface
Version 9. 2 of PartMaker CAD/CAM software is suited for CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes. Major highlights include a revamped and more productive user-interface, improved capabilities for programming directly on solid models and the ability to automatically generate descriptive and visual HTML-based setup sheets, the company says.

New-Look Software For Turning
Delcam’s PartMaker Division is shipping version 9 of its PartMaker and SwissCAM software for the programming of turn-mill centers, Swiss-type lathes, CNC mills, conventional lathes and wire EDM equipment. Major highlights of this release include a revamped and more productive user interface, improved capabilities for programming directly on solid models and the ability to generate HTML-based setup sheets automatically. According to the company, the user interface’s easy-to-use, configurable toolbars make the software faster and more productive for both new and existing users.

CAM Software Offers Enhanced User Interface

Software Improves CAD/CAM, Documentation Functions

Enhanced Solid Model Handling, 3D Surface Machining

Screw Machine Shop Modernizes As It Moves To Medical
CAD/CAM software has been key for this shop to meet the tight lead times necessary to move into the medical market.

CAD/CAM Software Features Photo-Realistic Machine Simulation Module

CAM Software As A Creativity Tool
This job shop relies on its CNC programming software to unlock the productivity of its multi-axis, multi-tasking machine tools and CNC Swiss-type machines.

Assign Separate Work Offsets To Tombstone-Mounted Parts

PartMaker Release Includes Machine Simulation Model

Software Slashes Programming And Setup Times
For Paragon Implant (Calabasas Hills, California), a 50-person dental implants manufacturer, the term 'knowledge-based machining' has a special meaning.

Making It In Medical
Examining this shop's healthy medical machining business shows that both medical components and medical customers require special care.

Orthodontist Turns To CNC Swiss To Manufacture His Device
This orthodontist decided to take the plunge into CNC Swiss after having difficulty finding job shops with the machining time to make his parts, tiny components that go into an orthodontic appliance.

Programming Multi-Axis Lathes
You're going to need more than the CAM program you're currently using for your standard CNC lathes and mills.

CNC Hole Making Without A Programmer
With NC programs created automatically, this shop goes straight from the designer to the machine tool.

CAD/CAM Software Helps Manufacturer Keep Pace With Increased Work Loads...
With new Swiss-type CNC lathes slated to be this company's major producers, the owner knew he needed a programming system that would be able to quickly generate programs for the Swiss-type's unique programming requirements, in addition to being able to handle his existing milling and turning centers.

Knowledge-Based Software Boosts Part Programming Productivity
Much has been said and written in recent years about knowledge-based machining (KBM) software. Some people have called it 'generative NC software' while others have used the term 'automatic programming software.' Whatever you call this CAM technology, successful implementation has proved elusive

CAM System Lets Shop Choose The Best Multi-Axis Machining Path
RJD Machine Products (Trenton, New Jersey) is a 20-person job shop specializing in precision machining of instrument components. They supply local manufacturing companies and research centers with precision components of prototypes to yearly contracts.