Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CNC Program",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release CNC lathes customised for work requirements from
Leader CNC, which we summarised at the time by saying "Rigid and robust turning centres are available as 2-axis 'turn-only', multi-axis versions with driven tools and C-axis, or as a mill-turn centre with sub-spindle, radial tool turret and
C-axis".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release CNC program simulation/verification streamlined from
CGTech: "CNC machining software is designed to streamline the NC program verification and simulation process, and provide more tools to analyse the CNC machining process".
In October 2007, we covered the news from VX Corporation
concerning its CAD/CAM for plastics products and molds
- take a look at CAD/CAM revives mould and die making interest
which says: "Mould and die students get an exposure to manufacturing practices while manufacturing students get an exposure to the design process all within one software package".
Take a look also at the news release from Seiki Systems, Manual shopfloor progress chasing computerised,
as well as CNC punch press programming is reliable, easy from Jetcam International,
and Water jet cutting expands its applications from WJS UK.
See also:
Machining centre has rigid rotary/tilt table
(October 2006)
Highly-rigid tilting rotary table of a recently-installed 5-axis machining centre enables workpieces, however complex their contours and features, to be completed in one set-up
Jerand Announces Jet*Pro for PTC Pro/Engineer
(August 2006)
Jet*Pro allows Pro/Engineer users to easily export sheet metal part models, including geometry and manufacturing attributes, directly to JETCAM Expert CNC programming and nesting system
UK firm gains pressed metal parts contract
(August 2006)
UK company supplying pressed (stamped) sheet metal parts has won a contract from SCL to supply sports carrier components using high speed progression tooling in automated power presses
CMM introduces affordable scanning
(August 2006)
Coordinate measuring machine provides a particularly affordable means of entering the world of scanning technology for production and progress inspection of single processing stages
Measure surface and contour in one process
(August 2006)
Two combination instruments are dual measuring instruments for capturing surface and contour values with a single measuring run - combining roughness sensor and large deflection range
Software covers different cutting machine systems
(August 2006)
Programming and nesting software package is designed specifically for plasma, oxyfuel, laser, and waterjet cutting and supports straight and bevel cutting, as well as all current marking devices
Local company solves DNC cable problem
(May 2006)
Having to use a laptop to transfer Germany-sourced programs for CNC machine tools, the Indian company's DNC cable kept failing until a solution was provided by a local company
Convert paper drawings into DXF for CAD/CNC
(April 2006)
Software has been released for automatically converting scanned paper drawings, sketches, artwork and CNC profiles, into DXF files for editing in any PC CAD and or CNC program
Off-line system speeds automatic lathe programming
(March 2006)
By adopting off-line programming software for CNC automatics, a small precision turned parts maker has cut programming times for new jobs from around 1.5h to 10-15 minutes each
Zero point decides cutting tool effectiveness
(January 2006)
Presetter and measuring machines offer a software for the automatic zero point monitoring that prevents a cutting tool from being measured or adjusted with a wrong zero point
CNC simulation raises metalcutting efficiency
(January 2006)
CNC simulation and optimisation software simulates the entire CNC machining process in order to increase manufacturing efficiency
Ballbar monitors 500 CNC machine tools
(January 2006)
Truck manufacturer's plant maintenance has implemented a comprehensive and well-structured maintenance strategy, which includes a ballbar system to monitor over 500 large CNC machine tools
DNC uses Ethernet to link CNC machine tools
(November 2005)
DNC machine tool communication system use the latest Ethernet technology, offers a fast and robust wired or secure wireless solution, giving the shop floor office networking capability
DNC speeds programs by wire or wireless
(November 2005)
Direct numerical control system use the latest Ethernet technology, offering a fast and robust wired or secure wireless communications system with CNC machine tools
Latest CNC cuts mill-turn centre cycle times
(October 2005)
The latest version of a 64-bit CNC on Traub mill-turn centres allows the cycle times to be be reduced and programming, optimisation or a 2D simulation can be made in dialog or NC
Higher spindle speeds for driven tooling offered
(October 2005)
CNC mill-turn centre has a swivelling motorised milling spindle that can be specified at 20,000 or 24,000 rev/min and also rapid traverse speeds have been increased
Advanced sliding head auto converts subby to OEM
(October 2005)
Advanced CNC sliding head automatic lathe with two Y-axis cross feeds each to the turret and toolslide allowed a subcontractor to machine parts for its first original product
Scheduling and DNC demand grows 80%
(July 2005)
Seiki Systems's strong application-led portfolio of software packages covering scheduling, DNC and machine monitoring products drew an 80% increase in sales October 2004 - March 2005
Form a factory hub and shorten lead-times
(June 2005)
All production areas in a high technology manufacturing operation - from concept to product delivery - should utilise the component design model as its hub
CAM software simulation capabilities enhanced
(November 2004)
Enhanced process simulation capabilities have been added to GibbsCAM providing dynamic view orientation and the ability to export STL model of work-in-process stock
Nesting tracking system installed in CNC
(October 2004)
Latest version of Lantek Expert allows the the nesting tracking system to be installed inside the CNC control that drives the cutting/ profiling machine
Check production schedules progress in real time
(October 2004)
Updated every 30 seconds, a modular 'real time' Graphical Work Planning Board is able to provide a live visual display of what is happening to production schedules on the shopfloor
Regular ballbar 'medicals' keeps machines in trim
(September 2004)
Monitoring machine capability with a ballbar test has proved crucial to a successful machining sub-contractor that specialises in the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries
Software donation educates on real time monitoring
(September 2004)
A donation of 20 seats of real-time machine monitoring software will educate trainees and students on the benefits of continuous information about status, performance of CNC machine tools
RDL remotely monitors robot loaded VMC cell
(August 2004)
To be demonstrated at Productivity Partnerships 2004 will be remote monitoring by remote data link technology of a production cell involving two VMCs with robotic loading
Virtual NC simulation optimises machining times
(August 2004)
Virtual NC simulation solution is being used to optimize and validate machining cycle times, increase efficiency and help a machine tool builder deliver turnkey project one month early
Integrated manufacturing execution system for all
(July 2004)
International partnership between three hardware and software companies has developed a totally integrated manufacturing execution system for any user of production CNC machine tools
Nesting software saves time and money on profiling
(May 2004)
Cutting parts from plate or sheet using gas, plasma, laser or water jet CNC profiling machines programmed with dedicated nesting software makes money by saving time and material
Take advantage of a free DNC package offer
(May 2004)
Having invested some GBP 500,000 in the last 18 months on new machine tools a subcontractor took advantage of a free-of-charge DNC package offered to new machine purchasers
Mould and die production partnership benefits
(April 2004)
Mould and die production imposes special demands, which have to be met by the machine and tooling, as well as by CAD/CAM and CNC systems - and are now being met by Competence Centre partnership
On-line service gives machine performance details
(April 2004)
A simple on-line question and answer session over the Internet provides an indication of CNC machine hours that can be saved, cost savings generated and estimated productivity gains available
Software enables full CNC program traceability
(February 2004)
Software enables strict control and full traceability of computer programs transferred to CNC machine tools and processing equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards
CNC sliding head autos do them in one hit
(February 2004)
Higher performance CNCs offering data processing and software, plus the ability to speed up machining cycles feature six CNC sliding head autos to be spotlighted at the MACH 2004 show
Electronic lathe first time user produces in hours
(January 2004)
Within a matter of hours an operator with no CNC experience was able to program and produce parts using icon-based commands, virtual tool display and graphic support on an electronic centre lathe