CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM

Integrated CAM System is Fully Compatible with SolidWorks

The 2013 version of Delcam for SolidWorks includes many of the enhancements made to the 2013 FeatureCAM feature-based programming system, and it is fully compatible with the latest release of SolidWorks.  

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CAD/CAM

Running with It

Shopfloor employees at this shop didn’t fear a new programming strategy. In fact, they’ve taken it upon themselves to leverage the strategy and become even more efficient.

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CAD/CAM

Updated Software Features Threading and Grooving Improvements

SmartCAM version 19.5 from SmartCAMcnc is designed to improve turning and milling applications as well as usability.

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CAD/CAM

VBA Macros Ease CAM Program Creation

Taking advantage of the open architecture of Esprit CAM software to write Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros simplifies CNC programming at this manufacturer of automotive presses.

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CAD/CAM

CAM to Conversational to CAM

Despite having turning centers with conversational controls, this gear manufacturer has benefited from going back to CAM as its primary method of programming those machines.

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CAM Software Features Milling, Modeling Updates

SmartCAMcnc offers version 19.0 of its SmartCAM software, which features improved milling functionality along with modeling and usability enhancements.

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CAD/CAM

Consistency Is Key to Titanium

An important part of this shop’s successful approach to titanium machining is a toolpath strategy that keeps the load on the cutter constant. Another important element is the way this shop captures and reapplies what it learns about how effective it can be in this metal.

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CAD/CAM

Updated Software Eases Small-Parts Machining

The PartMaker division of Delcam Plc. is shipping PartMaker version 2013 software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, turn-mills and Swiss-type lathes.

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CAD/CAM

Manufacturing Change for Miniature Maker

Wyrd Miniatures now uses plastic instead of metal to make its hobby figurines.

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CAD/CAM

Updated Software Version Includes Enhancements for Punching

Vero offers an updated edition of its Radan sheet metal CAD/CAM software, 2012R2.

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