CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM

Native CAD Files Improve Pump Manufacturer’s Productivity

Implementing an integrated CAM package helped a pump manufacturer improve fixture design, offer single setup manufacturing processes and better communications and submissions to third-party vendors.

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CAD/CAM

Modeling Software Designed for Solid Healing

MachineWorks Polygonica solid modeling software is designed for solid healing applications.

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CAD/CAM

Software Combines Scan and CAD Data

Geomagic Spark enables users to create accurate, manufacturable solid models and assemblies using scan and CAD data in the same application.

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CAD/CAM

Toolpath Generator Extends Tool Life

VoluMill from Celeritive Technologies generates toolpaths that are designed to produce a consistent material removal rate.

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CAD/CAM

Updated NC Program Optimization Software Promotes Better Part Quality

Version 6.1 of Third Wave System’s Production Module NC program optimization software integrates physics-based workpiece material models, cutting tool geometries, CAD/CAM inputs and more.

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CAD/CAM

Software Update Offers Advances for Contour Toolpaths

Alphacam 2013 R1 from Vero features toolpath oscillation using a sinusoidal or zig-zag up-and-down movement on contour toolpaths to utilize more of a tool’s effective cutting length.

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CAD/CAM

Software Extension Defines Core Cavity Blocks

TopSolid’Split 7.7 from Missler Software is an extension of TopSolid’Design, which enables toolmakers to define and design core cavity blocks from an imported 3D plastic part or a design from the software.

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Aerospace

Savings from Sustainability

A project aimed at energy-efficient machining delivered production efficiencies, too.

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CAD/CAM

Hassle-Free Posts Boost Programming Confidence

For this manufacturer of complex one-offs, TruePath software from CAMplete solutions has eliminated the need to fine-tune postprocessors and ensures programs and simulations accurately reflect what actually happens on the shop floor.

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CAD/CAM

Software Offers Faster, Easier CNC Simulation

Vericut 7.2, available from CGTech, is designed to improve speed and reduce the time required for CNC programming and machining.

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