Manufacturing News of Note: July 2018

ModuleWorks has successfully tested its latest calculation strategies for rotary and geodesic machining using a barrel mill finishing tool. The trial was conducted at the Hommel and Okuma Technology Center in Langenau, Germany, on an Okuma Multus-B200W multitasking CNC machine. The selected workpiece was a spiral mandrel distributor, which presented a realistic challenge for multi-axis milling algorithms.

The trial focused on testing barrel mill machining strategies for pre-finishing the walls of workpieces. According to the company, the barrel shape of the selected finishing tool generated small cusps and delivered a quality surface finish. It used large stepovers that accelerated the machining process. A taper barrel tool further improved performance by using the large barrel section to machine the workpiece walls and the tool tip to machine the inner corners. Read more.

Here is more news to note:

• Hexagon AB Acquires Spring Technologies – The company will operate within Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division as part of the CAD/CAM and production software business currently led by the Vero Software brand.
• Siemens to Offer NX Software through Continuous Release Method – This delivery model will give Siemens’ customers faster access to enhancements and quality improvements.
• Orderfox.com, Autodesk Collaborate on Integrated Software – The collaboration enables access to Orderfox.com within Autodesk CAD software.