CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM

Software Updated With User-Driven Enhancements

VX Corporation offers the v14. 01 upgrade to VX 2009.

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CAD/CAM

Machine Simulation, Toolpath Creation Software

ModuleWorks’ version 2009. 3 expands three- to five-axis toolpath creation and machine simulation capabilities.

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CAD/CAM

Reduce Cycle Time, Improve Quality

Missler Software’s TopSolid’Cam 2009 is capable of piloting turning, two-axis milling, three-axis milling, four- and five-axis continued milling, four- and five-axis continued turning, synchronization and complex simulation. The software is said to simplify machine programming, reduce cycle times, improve quality and reduce manufacturing costs by prolonging the tool life.

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Product Lifecycle Management

One of several performance enhancements to version 2. 3 of the GeomCaliper product lifecycle management software is that it functions with support and integration with CATIA V5R19.

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CAM System Offers Faster Toolpath Generation

Version 10 of the PowerMill CAM system from Delcam incorporates background-processing and multi-threading technologies that are designed to reduce calculation times and increase output. Reduced memory usage enhances programming large and complex parts, and ordering is improved to enable faster cycle times on the machine tool.

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Mission To Mars: CAM System Aids Rover Production

This California-based shop machined parts for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover. GibbsCAM CAM software’s modeling functions and toolpath verification capabilities played a key role in its ability to effectively machine these critical components.  

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CAM For Mold And Die, High Speed Machining

CGS North America's Elite CAD/CAM software, CAM-Tool version 5, is specially developed for mold and die machining as well as high speed machining, hard milling and medical applications. The MX-S5 option is available for applications that require a five-axis simultaneous output to minimize length-to-diameter ratios of tooling.

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Assembly Support And New Sheet Metal Features

Geometric’s DFMPro Version 2. 0 for SolidWorks facilitates upstream manufacturability validation and identification of design aspects that are said to be difficult or expensive to manufacture.

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CAD/CAM

Programming Thread Whirling Attachments On Swiss-Style Machines

Gibbs and Associates’ GibbsCAM Multi-task Machining (MTM) features a ProAXYZ module that enables the software to program thread whirling attachments on Swiss-style machines. According to the company, these machines can provide fast, productive machining of screws requiring high length-to-diameter ratios, high tapers from root to head, tight tolerances and burr-free finish typical of bone screws used in the medical industry.

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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.

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