CAD/CAM
SolidCAM Expands Machining Software to Siemens NX
SolidCAM iMachining software is said to achieve short cycle times – regardless of industry, material or machine – with its patented “morphing spirals,” intelligent island separation and moating.
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ModuleWorks Launches Clear Aligner Trimming Software
ModuleWorks’ new TrimLine software simplifies and accelerates the fabrication of clear aligners by automatically calculating the optimal trim line and generating a collision-free trimming toolpath.
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Panasonic and SnapEDA Release Free CAD Resources
These resources, which include CAD models for over 75,000 of Panasonic’s components, enable engineers to make custom products with Panasonic’s electronics components quickly and reliably.
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NCSimul Improves CNC Quality Assurance and Traceability
Westec 2021: NCSimul 2022.0 includes access to MachiningCloud, which provides cutting tool components that can be exported to CAM or other simulation software.
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CNC Optimization Software Reduces Cycle Times 25% or More and Can Double Tool Life
CGTech’s VERICUT Force optimization software can drastically reduce cycle times from 20-70%, even on supposedly optimized programs from CAM systems. It varies the feed rate to keep chip thickness and cutter load constant, which can increase tool life by 100% or more.
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What Sandvik's Mastercam Acquisition Means For Users
While Sandvik says it plans to give recent acquisition Mastercam independence and keep its software platform-agnostic, the company also plans to leverage its new reach into the small to medium manufacturers to cross-sell tools.
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Sandvik to Acquire the Creators of Mastercam
By acquiring CNC Software, Sandvik gains an installed base of around 270,000 licensed users, a strong market reseller network and partnerships with leading machine makers and tooling companies.
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New Software From HCL CAMWorks Integrates PrimeTurning
HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus supports Sandvik Coromant’s PrimeTurning, which achieves increased feeds and speeds, shorter cycle times and longer tool life.
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Hexagon Edgecam Now Supports Six-Axis Machining
Hexagon’s Edgecam offers dedicated six-axis tools that provide greater toolpath control and more accurate simulation of processes, reducing the need for intervention on the shop floor, improving the utilization of advanced machinery and avoiding the risk of costly damage.
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No Such Thing as Luck: A One-Person Shop Owner’s Success Story
You could say he’s a lucky Guy. He has the ideal setup for a moonlighting at-home-machinist: The perfect location, the perfect day job, and a double-threat skill set that allows him to hire himself for prototyping and low-volume production work. But Guy Driscoll’s biggest talent might be creating his own luck.
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