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 S...
PartMaker Hits the Road
It’s not that Fort Washington, Penn., (home of PartMaker Inc.) isn’t a nice place to visit, but sometimes one must go to the mountain. That’s the thinking behind a nine-city, nationwide user group tour underway by PartMaker, a division of Delcam Plc...
Programming Competition
DP Technology has announced its first “Programmed by Esprit” contest--an opportunity for customers, resellers and students to showcase their talents and programming and machining skills.
PartMaker Viewer for Data Sharing
The free PartMaker Viewer utility allows users to view and share manufacturing and engineering data from 2D prints, 3D models and complete 3D assemblies.
Verisurf Celebrates 20 Years of Metrology
Verisurf Software Inc., worldwide supplier of 3D measurement solutions to manufacturers, announces 20 years of metrology software development.
Replacing Broaching with Milling
Trochoidal milling is a toolpath technique generally applied to increase tool life or material removal rate in hard metals. Manufacturing solutions provider Iruba also relies on this approach to make a shaped milling tool effective.
Providing Consistent Tool Engagement in Five Axes
BobCAD-CAM says it is the first to provide a consistent tool-engagement-angle toolpath strategy for two through five-axis operations.
Engineering Changes as an Opportunity
It’s easy see unplanned customer changes as a headache, yet engineering changes also represent an opportunity.
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.
Manufacturing Change for Miniature Maker
Wyrd Miniatures now uses plastic instead of metal to make its hobby figurines.
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