Third Wave Systems Receives Contract
The company will develop modeling technologies.

Updated NC Program Optimization Software Promotes Better Part Quality
Version 6.1 of Third Wave System’s Production Module NC program optimization software integrates physics-based workpiece material models, cutting tool geometries, CAD/CAM inputs and more.

Savings from Sustainability
A project aimed at energy-efficient machining delivered production efficiencies, too.

Third Wave Announces Design for Manufacturing Research Project
Third Wave Systems is working to develop a new manufacturing-informed design paradigm as part of the United States Department of Energy’s $54 million Innovative Manufacturing Initiative (IMI). IMI is a national program unveiled in response to the Obama Administration’s blueprint for building lasting economic foundations.

Third Wave Consolidates Facilities
Third Wave Systems' has combined its productivity center and headquarters in Minnesota into a single facility.

Research Program Aims to Improve Gear Hobbing
Third Wave Systems (Minneapolis, Minnesota) has commenced a multi-faceted research program focused on streamlining and improving the gear-hobbing machining process.

Distortion, Deflection Prediction Capabilities Added to CAE Software
Part distortion and tool deflection are available as an upgrade to Third Wave System’s Production Module CAE software.

Software Adds 3D Modeling Capabilities
Several modeling capabilities have been added to version 5.8 of Third Wave Systems’ AdvantEdge FEM, a material-physics-based software designed to optimize metalcutting by providing machine process information about chip formation, temperatures, stresses and forces.

NC Program Optimization Software Displays Performance Indicators
Third Wave Systems offers Production Module version 5.9, an NC program optimization system that integrates workpiece material models, cutting tool geometries and machine dynamics to predict and display previously unattainable machining performance indicators.

Software Designed to Optimize Metal Cutting
Third Wave Systems’ AdvantEdge FEM version 5.7 is a predictive, material physics-based software solution designed to optimize metal cutting.

Third Wave Opens West Coast Office
Machine modeling software provider Third Wave Systems (Minneapolis, Minnesota) has opened a remote office in Los Angeles, California.

Balanced Machining is Faster Machining
NC program optimization software initially helped Bell Helicopter’s Drive Systems Center machine titanium faster by balancing cutting forces. The manufacturer now uses it to improve cycle times for aircraft parts made from other metals, too.

Balanced Machining is Faster Machining
NC program optimization software initially helped Bell Helicopter’s Drive Systems Center machine titanium faster by balancing cutting forces. The manufacturer now uses it to improve cycle times for aircraft parts made from other metals, too.

NC Optimization Software
Third Wave Systems’ Production Module version 5.8 process-analysis CAE software integrates workpiece material properties, CAD/CAM inputs and machine dynamics to map forces, temperatures and more. 

Software Facilitates Faster Production of F135 Component
Third Wave Systems (Minneapolis, Minnesota) says it has manufactured an F-135 engine component 2.4 times faster than the baseline standard using its physics-based process optimization software.

NC Program Optimization Software
 Third Wave Systems offers an updated version of its NC program optimization software, AdvantEdge production module.

CAE Software Optimizes Metalcutting
Third Wave Systems’ AdvantEdge FEM version 5. 4 is a materials-based software solution for the optimization of metalcutting.

CAE Software Displays Results Visually
Third Wave Systems has releases version 5. 6 of its AdvantEdge Production Module, a process-analysis CAE software that integrates workpiece material properties, CAD/CAM inputs and machine dynamics to map forces, temperatures and more.

CAE Software Optimizes Metal Machining
Version 5. 3 of Third Wave Systems’ AdvantEdge FEM computer aided engineering (CAE) software package is a materials-based solution for the optimization of metal machining. The software provides validated, detailed information about heat flow, temperatures, stresses, tool life and surface characteristics for machining processes.

Process Analysis Software Integrates Material Properties
AdvantEdge production module version 5. 5 from Third Wave Systems is a process analysis software program that integrates workpiece material properties, CAD/CAM inputs and machine dynamics to help users identify opportunities for process improvements. Enhanced features in Production Module 2D include automated turning optimization, and an expanded material model database.

Material-Based Modeling Software
 AdvantEdge FEM version 5. 2 material-based modeling software from Third Wave Systems reduces the number of design iterations and gets products to market more quickly, the company says. The software features improved DXF meshing and selective refinement of 2D models, parametric double-angle point standard drill geometry, expanded tapping capability and tool and workpiece 3D visualization within the user interface.

Virtual Machining In The Real World
Using software that models machining passes, a Cessna plant unlocks real capacity by finding better parameters for its existing NC programs.