Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machining Strategies",
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 offers a wide range of machining strategies from
Open Mind Technologies UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "NC programs that are generated within CAM systems are designed to avoid collisions between the tools and the workpieces".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Micro-machining centre simplifies mould making from
Deckel Grinders: "The accuracy of a 5-axis micro-machining centre is simplifying the production of injection mould tools used for producing microfluidic devices".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Delcam
concerning its CAD/CAM software
- take a look at Machining software speeds cylinder heads
which says: "At the UK's Autosport Engineering 2008 event, a CAD/CAM provider will tell how a set of cylinder head ports can be machined, tested and installed, from a prototype, within one to two days".
Take a look also at the news release from Delcam, 5-axis CAM has fast calculation times,
as well as Casting firm's CAM use speeds development from Delcam,
and CAM software covers high speed machining from SolidCAM (CADTECH).
See also:
Going beyond CAD into 5-axis CNC machining
(August 2007)
CAD provider, Root Solutions, has expanded beyond CAD into areas such as manufacturing, technical illustration and data management
Turned parts company grows by one-third
(August 2007)
A subcontractor operating 16 CNC sliding head and two fixed head CNC automatics has grown its turnover by one-third since its move to a new factory in 2004
Milling, machining programming software is faster
(June 2007)
Developing software further for 5-axis machining to include a powerful tool axis editor program as well as improved memory management for more detailed, high tolerance work
High performance machining centre at Siemens
(June 2007)
Heller deliver high performance MCi 25 horizontal machining centre for turbine blade production at Siemens power generation plant in Newcastle
CAD/CAM ups programming times 20-40%
(April 2007)
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
Rapid plastic product development
(April 2007)
Rapidly create product designs using VX free form surface tools and hybrid modeling engine
Save up to 50% time on cutter path generation
(April 2007)
CNC offline programming system offers time savings of up to 50% in the generation of cutter toolpaths and has new functionality to support the latest multi-axis machine tools
Mold manufacturing made easier
(April 2007)
Powerful, time-saving mold design automation tools and machining strategies optimised for high-quality molds will be exhibited by VX Corporation at this year's moldmaking expo in Illinois
CAD/CAM has self-customizing toolpath
(March 2007)
Advanced toolpaths in CAD/CAM software use a 'smart' interface that customizes itself to the selected machining strategy, making it easier to tightly control the machining process
Latest CAM software on show at Westec
(March 2007)
New features of latest CAM, CNC and sheet metal software to be exhibited at Westec
Speed and productivity benefits from CAM software
(March 2007)
Latest EdgeCAM release delivers a wealth of new functionality to support machining on both traditional and latest generation multi-axis machines
Offline CNC programming saves up to 50% time
(February 2007)
An advanced CNC offline programming system offers time savings of up to 50% in the generation of cutter toolpaths and further expands simultaneous multi-axis machining strategies
CAD/CAM combined with 5-axis machining centre
(January 2007)
Latest CAD/CAM software and a Mikron 5-axismachining centre demonstrated how high specification motorsport components can be taken from concept to the final product at AutoSport 2007
CNC lathe builders form business alliance
(January 2007)
An equity and business alliance has been formed between a builder of CNC sliding head automatic lathes and a manufacturer of fixed headstock mill-turning centres
CAM covers complex 3- and 5-axis machining
(January 2007)
Latest release of PowerMILL CAM software for complex machining operations, includes new and improved functionality for roughing and finishing with both three-axis and five-axis machines
Edgecam 11.5 at southern manufacturing show
(December 2006)
EdgeCAM 11.5 will be demonstrated for the first time on stand K19 at the Southern Manufacturing Show, Thorpe Park, Surrey, 7-8 February 2007
Delcam to show latest ArtCAM JewelSmith
(November 2006)
Delcam will demonstrate the latest release of its ArtCAM JewelSmith software for the design and manufacture of rings, broaches and other jewellery at the Spring Fair to be held at the NEC
Machining strategies developed for racing engines
(November 2006)
CAD/CAM software provider and powertrain manufacturer are jointly assisting in the development of novel machining strategies in motorsport engine manufacture
3D software machining strategies enhanced
(November 2006)
CAM software systems include enhancements to the software's automatic feature recognition functionality and to the range of 3D machining strategies
CADCAM plus 5-axis machining cuts mould time
(November 2006)
A series of investments in CADCAM software, coupled with the introduction of five-axis machine tools has produced major time savings at a manufacturer of moulded components for mobile phones
Alphastone helps APS Masonry
(November 2006)
APS Masonry has made a major investment in a Brembana G-Rex CNC milling and routing machine, controlled by Alphastone software from Coventry-based Alphacam
Machining strategies save 40% in working titanium
(November 2006)
A seminar with documented cost reductions will explain how high pressure directed coolant tooling is enabling extraordinary step changes in the machining of titanium
5-axis CAD/CAMspeeds machine tool set-ups
(November 2006)
A 5-axis CAD/CAM system provides UK manufacturers and ithe Motorsport industry with faster machine tool set-ups and increased productivity
HyperMILL in pole position for autoSport
(November 2006)
At AutoSport 2007 Open Mind Technologies will be demonstrating its technology leading 5-axis CAD/CAM system hyperMILL
Motorsport CAM demonstration
(October 2006)
Delcam will present unique new functionality for the machining of engine ports in the company's PowerMILL CAM software at a Motorsport Industry Association workshop
Open Minded about Productivity Gains
(October 2006)
Open Mind Works With Seco Tooling
CAM brings increased machine tool productivity
(October 2006)
The increasing interest in advanced CAM metal cutting software from aerospace manufacturers is highlighted by fast set-ups and increased machine tool productivity that is unrivalled in the industry
CAM enhancements speed up toolpaths creation
(September 2006)
Latest machining software includes major enhancements to automatic feature recognition functionality and to a range of 3D machining strategies to make the creation and editing of toolpaths quicker
Software decides 3-axis or 5-axis port machining
(September 2006)
In programing machining of engine parts, software automatically divides port machining between areas that can be reached using 3-axis, and those that require five-axis operation
CAM software has more 5-axis machining techniques
(September 2006)
CAM software has more alternative 5-axis machining techniques, faster calculation times and easier data management, to ensure rapid toolpath generation and optimum machine tool performance
Five-axis CAD/CAM programs complex machining
(August 2006)
A 5-axis CAD/CAM software system offers feature based solid machining and freeform surface machining for demanding turbine components such as blings, blisks, impellers and blades
Integrated data repair module is for CAM users
(August 2006)
A fully-integrated data repair module for the PowerMILL CAM system will allow machine shop users to correct all the common faults with CAD data sent for machining
FMS based on HMCs installed to machine wing ribs
(July 2006)
A FMS based on three 5-axis, horizontal-spindle machining centres and linked by a rail guided vehicle serving a nine-pallet handling and storage system machines wing ribs for Airbus A320
Five-axis machining centre to reduce lead-times
(July 2006)
Subcontracter has purchased a high-performance 5-axis machining centre with integrated pallet changer to guarantee part accuracy and quality and reduce lead times and costs