Software

SmartCAM Software Update Increases User Efficiency

SmartCAM v2025’s user interface and display features are said to improve the programmer’s efficiency and accuracy in the CNC program development process.

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Advanced CAMs Simplify Programming of Conical Barrel Cutters

Conical barrel cutters have grown in popularity thanks to the large stepovers that reduce the time needed for some finishing processes, but advanced CAM systems can dramatically improve their usefulness.

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Hexagon AI-Powered CAM Software Streamlines Part Programming

The ProPlanAI CAM programming tool is designed to help machine shops achieve operational excellence at scale.

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How I Made It: Mike Lynch

Mike Lynch has been a CNC programming teacher for three decades, in addition to being the longest-running columnist in Modern Machine Shop history, providing generations of machinists with expert insight into the art of programming parts. With this issue being Mike’s last, we wanted to highlight his career and what it means for the industry.

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Milltronics Five-Axis Machining Center, Control Enhance Productivity

Milltronics USA Inc. introduces its first five-axis machining center, the VM250IL-5X, as well as its machine control, the Inspire+. 

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Siemens Intelligent Link Model Provides Automation Data Transparency

Siemens’ Sirius 3RC7 intelligent link module combines IT and OT for complete industrial automation data transparency.

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Verisurf Probing Suite Provides Flexibility in Quality Inspection

Verisurf’s Machine Tool Probing (MTP) suite is an in-process automated inspection solution for CNC machine tools, offering inspection and reporting capabilities.

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Quickbase Work Management Software Provides Comprehensive Monitoring

Quickbase’s Work Management platform features a suite of pre-built applications, templates and AI-powered app building capabilities to connect teams, machines and workflows.

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Four Questions (& Answers) About Data-Driven Process Improvement at CNC Job Shops

How can shops can make informed decisions using data-driven feedback to improve shopfloor efficiency and profitability? And how will these technologies differ between high- and low-volume production?

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Vericut AI-Powered Tools Enhance Software Accessibility

Vericut Intelligence and Vericut Assistant aim to simplify the way users can interact with and gain knowledge from Vericut’s software products.

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