SOFTWARE

CAD/CAM

Generating More Efficient Milling Tool Paths for Multitasking Machines

This toolpath generator can reduce cycle time and extend tool life while helping achieve better surface finishes for milling operations on multi-axis Swiss-types and turn-mills.
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Software

Precision Machining Technology Review March 2022: Software

Production Machining’s Software showcase includes Siemens Digital Industries, Open Mind Technologies, iTSpeeX, FANUC, Paperless Parts, Wintriss Controls Group and TDM Systems.

Shop Management Software

Siemens Launches Cloud-Based Xcelerator as a Service

The XaaS is designed to offer need-based access to tools, features and computer resources that organizations require, as they want them — via flexible and personalized solutions that offer instant productivity.
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CAD/CAM

Hypertherm Production Manager Module Offers Auto Data Capture

Software module displays real-time production data so team members across an organization can track the job order status, production schedules and pending inventory requirements.

Shop Management Software

Machine Intelligence Platform Alora Now Available for ECI’s M1, Macola

Alora integration helps custom and mixed-mode manufacturers increase productivity and reduce downtime through real-time machine insights.
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Automation & Robots

A Shop Snapshot(s) in Time

Shamrock Precision has made significant strides to diversify its customer base and implement various process improvements, applying a crawl, walk, run approach to adding new technology such as ERP and automation.

CAD/CAM

Open Mind hyperMill CAD/CAM 2022 Offers Enhanced Functionality

The latest enhancements are designed to give users increased convenience and faster programming tools for toolpath optimization, tool management, virtual machining, additive manufacturing, EDM, mill-turn and more.

Automation & Robots

Mitsubishi CNC Offset Manager Software Enables Remote Modifications

Users can remotely connect with Mitsubishi Electric CNC machines to manually change or automate offsets.

CAD/CAM SPONSORED

How to Get More Efficient Production from Swiss-Type and Multitasking Machines

SolidCAM for multi-axis Swiss type and multitasking machines provides a very efficient CAM programming process, generating optimal and safe Mill-Turn programs, with dramatically improved milling tool life.
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CAD/CAM

Hexagon Edgecam 2022 Software Supports 6-Axis Machining

The software also supports 3+2 machining and complex 5-axis simultaneous milling in all configurations.