CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM

3D Viewer Enables NC Data Sharing

Spring Technologies’ NCSIMUL Player 9 enables sharing of simulated 3D machining jobs.

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CAD/CAM

3D Visualization Tool Improves CAD Support

Geometric’s Glovius for Windows version 3.0 is a customizable 3D visualization tool that features updates for improved consumption of product design data.

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CAD/CAM

Integrated CAM System for Introductory Users

Delcam offers Solidworks Xpress, a free version of its Delcam for SolidWorks integrated CAM system.

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CAD/CAM

High Speed Roughing Strategy Extends Tool Life

Delcam will launch its Vortex strategy for high speed area clearance, an enhancement to the company’s 2014 PowerMill CAM system for high speed and five-axis machining.

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CAD/CAM

CNC Simulation and Optimization Software Enables Customization

CGTech's 7.3 version of its Vericut CNC machine simulation and optimization software is designed to offer more customization of the user interface.

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Automation

CNC Software Packages Automate Modeling

Vero offers the WorkNC, WorkPlan and WorkXPlore 3D software packages from recently acquired Sescoi International.

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CAD/CAM

Update for Nesting Software Programs

Hypertherm’s 10.1 update for its TurboNest and NestMaster CAD/CAM nesting programs is said to enable increased cut quality and productivity for metal fabrication and cutting applications.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Program Features Enhanced Turn-Mill Options

The 2013 release of Delcam’s FeatureCAM software includes enhancements for turning and turn-mill equipment, including smoother lead-in and lead-out moves said to reduce witness marks on larger turned parts finished in sections.

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CAD/CAM

Custom Macro Enables Automated CNC Program Generation

Rex Materials Group uses a custom macro from DP Technology to automate CNC programming.

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CAD/CAM

Software Introduces Simulation Module

Vero’s Alphacam 2013 R2 software release introduces a simulation module with support for machine configuration components, milling and routing operations, three-axis machining, four- and five-axis positioning, and simultaneous nutated head/table combinations, as well as additional XY part rotation combinations.

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