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Hypertherm Founder Dick Couch Retires from Board, Becomes Chair Emeritus
Recently, Hypertherm’s board chair, founder Dick Couch, retired from the company’s board of directors.
Open Mind Introduces hyperMILL 2021.2 CAD/CAM Software Suite
New capabilities and enhancements are offered for virtual machining, additive manufacturing, hyperCAD-S, 3D finishing, and more.
Open Mind Technologies USA Celebrates 25 Years of CAM Software Success in North America
Open Mind Technologies USA, the North American subsidiary of Open Mind Technologies AG, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of CAM software achievements.
CNC Software Releases Mastercam 2022
Mastercam 2022 increases machining productivity and reduces overall production costs with faster and more flexible multi-axis improvements, powerful new roughing tools for 2D users, advances in modeling, enhanced intelligence and automation, and much more.
Minor Update to Hypertherm Software Is Based on Customer Suggestions
Hypertherm recently announced a minor version update to its ProNest 2021 CAD/CAM nesting software for automated cutting.
Integrating Sheet Metal Cutting and Punching Machines
Curating a variety of technologies on the shop floor gives manufacturers a range of capabilities to meet customer demands – here’s how to overcome complications when dealing with different programming, operating, maintenance, and parts for a mix of machine brands.
‘Connected Shop’ Provides ‘Set It and Forget It’ CAD/CAM Programming
The enhanced features of CAMBRIO’s SigmaNEST Version 21 are centered around ease of use and nesting options for every manufacturing need. The goal of the company’s Connected Shop concept is to bridge CRM, ordering, inventory, production, delivery, and accounting.
Simulation Software Optimizes Press Productivity
Tooling Tech Group can analyze incoming part files, fix clash and clearance violations, identify tool design changes, and make adjustments to achieve the highest strokes per minute (SPM) without going through trial and error on the stamping floor. This applies to servo, mechanical and hydraulic presses regardless of manufacturer.
Reverse Engineering Software Provides Digital Twin That’s Ready for Manufacturing
Designed from the ground up from metrology scan to manufacturable model, REcreate software from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence aims to uncomplicate the reverse engineering digital workflow by reconciling incompatible data types and technologies.
Design Is Destiny If You Want To Optimize Beveling
Even the most sophisticated nesting software won’t eliminate the need to manually finish an edge if the job’s not thought through from start to finish. Follow these three best practices to minimize wasted time and material.
Manufacturing Software Supports Additive Manufacturing
DP Technology’s Esprit CAM software program supports 3-, 4-, and 5-axis directed energy deposition (DED), a form of 3D printing that uses a focused energy source such as a laser or electron beam to melt material.
Part Deburring, Cleaning, and Drying On A 15-Second Cycle
Combining high-pressure water jet deburring with low-pressure part cleaning and drying processes, the EcoCvelox from Ecoclean Inc. is a one-stop finishing solution. Highly configurable equipment enables highly flexible process design.
