EXHIBITION PREVIEW MACH 2020 – BIRMINGHAM NEC – 20-24 APRIL
measurements in a single, easy-to-use unit
Mitutoyo’s new HR-350 hardness tester
will be proving its ability to provide accurate
readings across ve different hardness
testing methods.
#CADCAM – Open Mind Technologies UK,
Stand 17-440 Latest release
hyperMILL, 2020.1, introduces a raft of new
features that include signi cant
enhancements to everything from Slot-Rib
Probing, 3D Optimised Roughing, 3D Pro le
Finishing, 3D and 5-axis Corner Rest
Machining, 5-axis Blade Tangent Milling,
Additive Manufacturing and Automatic Contour
Feature Splitting. In addition to this are further
improvements to the Settings Wizard,
Toolpath Display, 5-axis Tube Finishing and
5-axis Contouring functions, with more feature
enhancements also incorporated into the
hyperCAD-S CAD platform. The major new
features rest on NC code-based hyperMILL
VIRTUAL Machining simulation solution, the
Digital Twin concept and the hyperMILL
AUTOMATION Center hyperMILL VIRTUAL
Machining creates a virtual representation of
the actual machine tool, making it possible to
design a signi cantly more ef cient and safer
set-up. hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining
comprises three modules. In the ‘Center’,
which is the simulation solution, the
machine, the controller and PLC, are
represented virtually and simulated, based on
the NC code – for maximum safety. During
post-processing, the ‘Optimizer’ automatically
selects the best solution for collision-free
orientation. In Version 2020.1, the Optimizer
has been enhanced, so the automatic
solution selection and calculation time during
post-processor have been improved. This
signi cantly reduces auxilliary processing
times. A new ‘Smooth linking’ function
automatically optimises all linking movements
between the individual operations, ensuring
that repositioning and movement are always
in close proximity to the workpiece and
checked for collisions. Subsequently,
‘CONNECTED Machining‘ feature enables bidirectional
networking with the machine, so
that parameters can be compared against the
CAM program, and the machine can also be
controlled remotely hyperMILL ADDITIVE
Manufacturing supports Powder Bed Fusion
(PBF) and Directed Energy Deposition (DED)
Sodick’s super-accurate ALC400P can
deliver pitch accuracy of ±1 micron
processes. In hybrid manufacturing processes
that combine additive and subtractive
manufacturing, hyperMILL enables users to
perfectly program additive layering and
subtractive milling together.
#EDM #machining_centres #moulding –
Sodick Europe/Sodi-Tech EDM, Stand
20-310 Examples of latest Sodick
technology across a range of machining and
production processes will include not only
wire and sink EDM, but also high speed
milling, together with horizontal injection
moulding. In addition, seen for the rst time
anywhere will be a prototype of the new
5-axis K4HL small hole EDM drilling
machine, developed speci cally to meet the
requirements of the aerospace industry to
drill thousands of high precision holes in
exotic materials for jet engine turbines
High speed milling machine UH650L
incorporates linear drives in all axes and,
unlike conventional machines, combines
rough and ne milling in one operating
mode. High spindle speed and small
diameter tools cuts at ne depths – resulting
in enhanced dimensional accuracy, surface
nish, and tool life. Coolant is not required
and mist machining is possible For those
looking for highest accuracy in the EDM
process, the super-accurate ALC400P
provides the answer. Every element of the
AL-P series has been developed to satisfy
the most demanding requirements, for
example a pitch accuracy of ±1 micron.
ALC-P machines incorporate as standard an
inverter-type dielectric chiller that monitors
and maintains the dielectric temperature to
within ±1°, minimising the thermal effect
inside the work area. An additional thermal
hyperMILL’s new ‘Smooth linking’
function automatically optimises all
linking movements
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