CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM

CAM Software Includes Automatic Feature Recognition

Gibbs and Associates’ GibbsCAM 2011 includes automatic feature recognition (AFR) that, combined with tagging capabilities, enables users to control how the software imports CAD models and manages part features and attributes.

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How Micromachining Patience Speeds Prototype Production

A molder of tiny, silicone components for the medical industry explains how a patient, conservative approach to micromachining enables it to deliver prototypes faster.

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EDM

CAM Shortcuts Simplify Lights-Out Burns

A CAM system with an intuitive user interface, adaptable postprocessors and time-saving shortcuts help this manufacturer maximize unattended EDM burn time.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Benefits Extend Beyond the Tool Path

This CAM software not only provides an effective tool path strategy, but also takes application-specific variables into account when applying that strategy.

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CAD/CAM

3D Modeling Software Optimizes Part Manufacturing

SpaceClaim Engineer is a 3D direct modeler designed to help engineers create and optimize parts for manufacturing.

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CAD/CAM

Enhanced Feature-Based Machining

The 2012 version of Delcam’s FeatureCAM system is designed for faster and easier programming, more efficient toolpaths and increased machine productivity.

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Coming Soon: Universal, CAM-Independent Cutting Tool Library

Software relying on the ISO standards for cutting tools aims to dramatically simplify tool selection.

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CAD/CAM

CAM System Proves Integral to Prototype Prove-out

Delcam for SolidWorks CAM software helped this engineering firm relied on to generate the complex tool paths for a prototype job that many machine shops dismissed as too difficult.

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CAD/CAM

Software Offers Machine Simulation

The 2012 version of the PartMaker software features a module for simulating VMCs and HMCs, improved simulation for multi-axis turn-mill and Swiss-lathe machine architectures, more powerful surface machining strategies, improved visualization in programming and other productivity enhancements.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Program Adds Machine Simulation Option

Surfware’s Surfcam version 5.2 features a machine simulation option.

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