CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM

Simcenter Amesim Software Extends System Simulation

Siemens’ Simcenter Amesim software is a 1D mechatronic system simulation platform with two new products, Simcenter Webapp Server and Simcenter Embedded Software Designer, that extend the system simulation capabilities.

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Radan CAD/CAM Sheet-Metal Software Combines Customer Orders

Radan CAD/CAM sheet-metal software is a provider of applications for the design and manufacture of sheet metal components and products.

CAD/CAM

GibbsCAM CAM Software Simplifies Solidworks Programming

3D Systems’ GibbsCAM 12 software is a CAM product that provides integration with Solidworks by directly reading Solidworks part models, preserving features and attributes, and using these to identify, organize and select features for machining. 

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SmartCAM v2018 Software Delivers Adaptive Roughing Strategy

SmartCAMcn’s SmartCAM v2018 delivers adaptive rough milling technology, improved feed rate control and numerous other core additions found in all products.

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Shapr3D Does 3D CAD Modeling for iPad Pro

Shapr3D integrates Siemens’ Parasolid 3D geometric modeling component and Hoops Exchange AD translation software development kit (SDK) to allow solid modeling and data translation locally within the app while running locally on the iPad Pro. 

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Direct Modeling System Fills Gap Between CAD and CAM

Vero Software’s Designer is a stand-alone, optional application for a CAM portfolio, enabling users to create designs or modify existing geometry from third-party CAD systems.

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Capitalizing on B Axis for Optimization

Any opportunity to save time in the production process should be considered for its potential to increase profit. CAM vendors are developing new tools and refining existing ones to help optimize processes in multiple areas on the shop floor.

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Consider the Software Side of Cutting Tools

The intersection of the cutting tool and the workpiece it is applied to represents the very heart of subtractive metalworking. There is a significant amount of technology behind getting the cutting tool into the right place, at the right speed and the correct depth of cut. This article looks at some of the software technology that can optimize the performance of the cutting tool.

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hyperMILL 2018.1 CAM Software Offers Enhanced Functionality

Open Mind Technologies’ hyperMILL 2018.1 is a new version of its CAM software that has a range of features and enhancements including blending capabilities, 3D-optimized roughing, global fitting, rotational abilities for CAD electrode applications and machining simulation.

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Additive App Offers Integrated Programming and Simulation

DP Technology’s Esprit Additive Suite app is a 3D printing solution that offers integrated programming and simulation for direct metal deposition, and a printer driver that supports the process of additive manufacturing for 3D powder bed fusion systems.