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Jewellery CAM gets 3D design module

Delcam has introduced a 3D conceptual design module for its ArtCAM engraving and routing software jewellery, signage and other decorative items. Brochure available

News from Delcam (17 August 2007)

5-axis CAM supports positional, simultaneous work

CAM programming system extends the range of 5-axis machine tool support to include head/table configurations for simultaneous and positional machining work. Brochure available

News from EdgeCAM (15 August 2007)

Upgrade 2D CAD modelling to 3D for GBP 1,500

Part modelling and CAD software provide a low cost, protected upgrade route for companies looking to migrate from 2D to 3D solid modelling - at a 'launch' price of GBP 15,000 at EMO. Brochure available

News from Alphacam ( 6 August 2007)

CAM speeds automotive products to market

User application article A CAM system has been chosen to power the largest Mecof machine tool yet installed in the UK in order to bring new automotive products faster to market. Brochure available

News from Delcam ( 6 August 2007)

Machining centre can act as a CMM

An Italian probing systems manufacturer has developed software that will allow a machining centre or CNC milling machine to be used as a CMM to check wokpieces.

News from Marposs ( 2 August 2007)

Five-axis CAM has powerful tool-axis editing

CAM 5-axis machining software development has a powerful tool-axis editing function that selects any region of a toolpath and redefine the tool-axis vectors within that region. Brochure available

News from Delcam ( 1 August 2007)

CNC machining programs analysed thoroughly

Latest version of CGTech's VERICUT software gives NC programmers more tools to analyze their CNC machining process, such as navigating backwards from the last NC program line simulated. Brochure available

News from CGTech (31 July 2007)

Radial and spiral milling added to CAM

Milling CAM developments include radial and spiral finishing and rest material functionality as well as added support for SolidWorks assembly files and Z-oscillation.

News from Mastercam (30 July 2007)

Systemising NC milling for mould and die

Most available CAM systems satisfy today's machining needs, but they need to be a lot faster and more cost effective to bring about a truly reliable system for mould and die, said a Korean company.

News from NCB Co (23 July 2007)

One CAM programs CNC mill-turn centres

For programming of 'complete machining' in CNC mill-turn centres, a CAM development allows switching between turning and milling at any time when programming.

News from Open Mind Technologies UK (17 July 2007)

CAM speeds up, simplifies NC programming

CAM software, equipped with an interface that interface combines geometry, analysis, machining and verification, is designed to simplify and speed up NC programming.

News from Sescoi International (13 July 2007)

Autodesk certifies turn-mill CAM

Autodesk Inventor Certified Applications Program has certified Delcam's PartMaker CAM software for mill-turn and Swiss-type lathes for use with Inventor 2008 solid modelling design system. Brochure available

News from Delcam (13 July 2007)

Autodesk certifies ESPIRIT CAM software

Autodesk Inventor Certified Application Program for Autodesk Inventor 2008AM has certified DP Technology's ESPRIT 2007 software. Brochure available

News from DP Technology (12 July 2007)

Large, curved parts 5-axis machined faster

A 5-axis software development from Germany is claimed to considerably speed up the machining of large, curved surfaces, when compared with using ball-endmill cutters and improve surface finish.

News from Horst Witte Geratebau ( 3 July 2007)

Machining fixture library held in CAM saves time

User application article With FeatureCAM, a manufacturer of vehicle retrofit kits has a library of standard fixtures, so if it takes longer than 5 min to set up a part for machining, only then is an alternative needed. Brochure available

News from Delcam ( 3 July 2007)

CAD/CAM avoids gouging, collisions in composites

User application article Tooling collisions and tool gouging when machining compositeswith exisitng software caused a company to switch to another CAD/CAM system for its machining centres.

News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) (28 June 2007)

Polystyrene models produced with PowerMILL

User application article PowerMILL CAM system used by Premier Patterns for polystyrene foam automotive master models Brochure available

News from Delcam (25 June 2007)

Full machine tool simulation enhanced

The latest version of MachineWorks software provides more functionality to support full machine tool simulation and a significant improvement to the breadth and performance of rendering.