CADCAM/PRODUCTION IT SUPPLEMENT
PLOTTING A PATH FOR PRODUCTION
CADCAM product & supplier news in brief
Sandvik Coromant has chosen ModuleWorks as one of its software development
partners to make sure that new tools and machining methods have the required
CADCAM software support. https://is.gd/ituhap
MachineWorks, a specialist in component software for CNC simulation, veri cation
and polygon-mesh modelling, has partnered with France-based Janus Engineering SARL
to develop a SOLID IPW for Siemens NX CADCAM software based on MachineWorks’
new Parasolid Bridge. https://is.gd/rajobe
Esprit CADCAM author DP Technology Corp has opened its rst wholly owned UK
subsidiary, which will offer direct support to existing DP Technology resellers (CAM
Supplies and CNC Solutions UK), technology partners and customers in the UK and
Ireland. https://is.gd/osonem
NUM has launched a new software tool that enables users of CNC machine tools to
generate and test ISO part programs of ine. https://is.gd/pitoja
ToolRoom RN34 is the latest generation of ANCA’s cutting-tool software that has
been specially created for the aerospace, mould and die, general machining and powergeneration
industries. https://is.gd/zozaze
Hypertherm has released Robotmaster Version 7.1, which contains more than 40
newly added features, 500 improvements and dozens of bug xes. Many of the
changes, driven by customer feedback, are designed to improve the software’s
CADCAM technology and automate programming, allowing customers to enjoy error-free
robotic paths in just one click. https://is.gd/azejur
Prima Power has expanded its family of software products with the introduction of
the FastSuite Prima Power Edition, which has been developed for the company by Cenit
AG. The agreement with Cenit provides for the new 3D laser CAM software to be
dedicated to 3D Prima Power laser machines and distributed globally by the Italian
company. https://is.gd/harexe
In the 2019 release of KISSsoft, which is a Gleason company, the shaft editor has
been extended and its handling optimised (WPK module). In addition, a 3D viewer tab
has been added in which the shaft, including the forces, can be displayed immediately
during modelling. https://is.gd/ecufas
CAMplete TurnMill V9 is now available. Dedicated exclusively to Nakamura-Tome’s
line of turning centres, the latest version includes enhancements to 3D rendering,
simulation improvements, and additional post processing support. TurnMill is sold and
supported in the UK via the Engineering Technology Group (ETG). https://is.gd/buyowe
Parts for end bells being machined
The new approach saves much cycle time by
reducing the number of tool changes.
The programmer also adjusted cutting
speeds and feeds to take full advantage of
the capabilities of the tooling. The new
speeds and feeds were tested and tweaked
on the machine, and the nal parameters
were transferred into the nal CNC program.
Overall, the new program reduced the
cycle time for producing the part on the ABX
machine from 22 minutes to 6.5 minutes.
Building on this success, the programmers
used Esprit to reprogram an assortment of
additional parts for the ABX machine and
achieved even greater savings.
The time savings also came from the
ability to do time studies within the software.
The older software did not provide an
accurate picture of run times until the part
was test run on the machine. In contrast,
Esprit provides the company with a report
that shows how long the tool will be in the
cut, allowing more accurate job planning and
cost reporting. Faithfull simulation is another
strength cited. “Esprit made it possible to
move operations from turret to turret or
setting sync points with a few clicks of the
mouse,” reports Henry, adding that through
more accurate syncs, even greater
efciencies are to be had.
In summing up Esprit’s benets, Davila
says that it gives the company “control over
the tool to do whatever you want to do”. It is
completely customisable and he concludes:
“Most CAM software doesn’t let you do
that.”
Hypertherm’s Robotmaster Version 7.1
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