Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Cutter Path",
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 CAM trims 5-axis vacuum formed parts from
SolidCAM (CADTECH), which we summarised at the time by saying "Vacuum forming company is now able to use customer generated model files to produce tooling and cutter programs, which has significantly improved project lead times".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Five axis machining of aerospace components from
Dugard: "A Hedelius RS 125-K supplied by C Dugard to Oldland CNC Engineering, using five-axis technology, enables machining of larger aluminium and titanium aerospace components".
In April 2007, we covered the news from Open Mind Technologies UK
concerning its HyperMill CAD/CAM package
- take a look at CAD/CAM ups programming times 20-40%
which says: "Formula One engineer reported improved programming times of between 20-40%, while adding a 34% productivity improvement to machine cycle time at a recent Open Mind seminar".
Take a look also at the news release from EdgeCAM, Save up to 50% time on cutter path generation,
as well as Alphacam minimises sky high material usage from Alphacam,
and Off-line CAD/CAM simplifies nesting/cutting from ESAB Automation.
See also:
Machining centre mills, jig grinds and measures
(July 2005)
Precision machining centre - aimed at the mould and die industry - automatically performs high speed milling, jig grinding and coordinate measuring - in one clamping
Off-line CAD programming directs CNC profilers
(June 2005)
Off-line CAD programming system for CNC profiling machines has software that can turn Windows text into CNC code so that if it can be typed, it can now be cut
Verify CNC programs without cutting a part
(April 2005)
NC file editor, 3D viewer, back-plotter and verification utility are combined to offer CNC tool path verification directly on the shop floor without ever making a part cut
Machine tool control scenario copes with diversity
(June 2004)
Producing an aircraft in different places using different machines and assembly systems 'pushes the envelope' for machine tool control, CNC design, engineering and application technology
5 axis machining module includes deep cavities
(April 2004)
The addition of an extensive, fully integrated 5 axis machining module covers surface and port machining, deep cavity, impeller and turbine blade machining, laser cutting, and multi axis drilling
CADCAM helps 'create' film industry specials
(February 2004)
Iguana Design CADCAM software and high speed milling to produce fantastic models, props, robots and other devices for the quirky demands of the film industry
Modules aimed at 5-axis machining and EDM
(February 2004)
To be demonstrated at the forthcoming MACH show will be two software modules featuring an extensive, fully integrated 5-axis machining module and a 2 and 4 axis EDM program
Five-axis module covers complex 3D machining
(February 2004)
The addition of an integrated 5-axis machining module to a CAD/CAM suite covers surface and port machining, impeller and turbine blade machining, swarf milling and multi axis drilling
Local CNC programming and ethernet cuts machining
(January 2004)
Local CNC programming facilities and Ethernet communications with machine tools helps a mould maker to complete in 6 hours machining which previously would have taken 15 hours
9,000th CADCAM customer takes on five-axis work
(November 2003)
Goodrich Engine Control Systems, moving up into four- and five-axis machining, has become the 9,000th customer for a range of engineer-friendly CADCAM software
Correct M-C choice produces growth, stability
(November 2003)
Always believing that investing in new state of the art technology offers reliability, speed and accuracy, accurate machine tools are seen as the key to a subcontractor's growth and stability
Morris gains benefits from Edgecam and Solidworks
(September 2003)
Morris are using a combination of EdgeCAM and Solidworks which are seamlessly intgegrated
Software link-up ups machining productivity 20%
(February 2003)
Running two sets of CAD/CAM software has realised a 20% increase in productivity in the mould and diemaker's machining operations in the manufacture of injection mould tooling
Off-line system cuts programming times by 30%
(January 2003)
Not only has the Pathtrace EdgeCAM off-line programming software slashed machine programming times by 30% but its seamless integration with SolidWorks CAD is also a valuable sales tool
VMC improves toolmaking surface finish
(December 2002)
Improved machined finish combined with shorter cutting cycles have resulted from the installation of a machining centre at a Yorkshire toolmaking company
Machining centre operators compare CNCs
(September 2002)
When asked to compare CNC systems, a mould maker's machining centre operator favoured systems that simplify shopfloor programming with interactive question-and-answer routines
Diecasting tools leadtimes cut by four weeks
(July 2002)
Programming software and exisitng CAD reduce typical lead times for producing diecasting moulds from 14 to 10 weeks - a saving of some 30 per cent, reports the tool maker
Irish company set up to market digitising software
(February 2002)
Rathnew Scientific is a new Irish company that has been specifically set up to market and provide support throughout Ireland for Renishaw's sophisticated digitising equipment software
Mouldmaker updates CAD/CAM systems
(January 2001)
Like all European mould makers, BE, a toolmaker in New Milton, Hampshire, faces international competition. As well as investing in CAD/CAM, BEC also offers a plastics injection moulding service
Edgecam links pattern maker to OEMs
(December 2000)
With EdgeCAM, Midas can now integrate with OEMs in the development and production of moulded enclosures and casework requiring the generation of complex surface forms
CAM software cuts mould production time
(July 2000)
Using Hypermill CAM software from Open Mind, mould manufacturer Fylde Precision Toolmakers has reduced dramatically the time to generate programs for high speed metalcutting of injection moulds