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Automating CAD/CAM with Production Management
Radimport logistics technology from Radan/Vero Software automatically performs and integrates sheet metal geometry conversions and adds part information and other attributes into the nesting project.
Integrated 3D Part Measurement and Inspection Reporting
InspectionXpert and Verisurf have integrated the strengths of 3D measurement with automated inspection reporting by streamlining the first article and production inspection process from 2D drawings to automated 3D measurement and reporting.
Multitasking Machining Simulation Integrated Into ERP
NCSIMUL Machine 9 from SPRING Technologies incorporates new ribbon technology navigation, enabling users to work more efficiently. Tasks are now accessed via tabs that break down into tasks and sub-tasks.
Controlled, Stable Processes
The composite manufacture of aircraft parts requires an integrated, tailored process chain. The CNC functionality of the Sinumerik 840D from Siemens Industry guarantees controlled, stable processes.
Nesting Engine Improves Material Yield, Machine Productivity
SigmaNEST Version 10 from SigmaTEK enhances productivity by slashing nesting time to a matter of seconds.
Nesting Software Automation Synchronizes with ERP
ProNest 10.1 from Hypertherm uses Data Sync to add and update plates from an MRP/ERP system into its Plate Inventory. As soon as a new plate enters into the MRP/ERP system, it is available for use in ProNest.
Innovative Roughing and Drilling Techniques
hyperMILL from OPEN MIND Technologies now applies 5-axis roughing with 4- or 5-axis shape-offset techniques to lower cutting times and increase cutter life when cutting hard materials, and drills multi-axis hole patterns with smoothly arching motions to reduce overall processing time.
Real-Time Machine Process Monitoring, Data Management
MPmax technology from Makino connects multiple machines on a single network to a centralized computer for real-time retrieval, storage and analysis of high volumes of machine data to optimize plant production efficiency.
Plug-In Integrates Design Geometry Into CAM Preparation
This new plug-in from MecSoft directly integrates SpaceClaim geometry into VisualCAD/VisualMILL in preparation for the manufacturing process.
Swiss-Style Machining of Extremely Small, Precise Parts
Mastercam Swiss Expert from CNC Software controls a variety of Swiss-style NC machines and is ideal for watch-making, medical devices, dental, automotive, and electronics applications requiring extremely small, but very precise parts.
FEA Optimizes Cutting Processes, Machining Strategies
Machining modeling solutions provider Third Wave Systems offers AdvantEdge 6.0, its physics-based material modeling technology used by machine shops to optimize their cutting processes and machining strategies.
CAD/CAM Business Integration and Management
Metal fabrication shops can use the Integra suite of software from Lantek Systems to fully integrate their CAD/CAM system into quotation, dispatch, customer relationship management, purchasing and sales management, including costs and selling prices, inventory control, and banking.
