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Radan 5 CAD/CAM certified for Autodesk Inventor
The latest version of CAD/CAM sheet metal working software, Radan 5, has been certified for Autodesk Inventor CAD, giving users a 'seamless' integrated system. Brochure available
News from Radan Computational ( 9 May 2008)
Sheet metal CAD/CAM raises productivity further
Radan Computational's Radan 8.5 sheet metal working CAD/CAM software has a new user interface to maximise material utilisation and reduce cycle times. Brochure available
News from Radan Computational ( 2 May 2008)
Radan estimation software integrates fabrication
Estimation software will enable a metal fabricator to integrate their activities from initial enquiry, through quotation and production, to final delivery and payment, said Radan Computational. Brochure available
News from Radan Computational ( 7 April 2008)
Parametric CAM generates punch press parts
User application article There was no way for a manufacturer of hatches to move away from buying in cut to size parts without selecting a CAM system which could dynamically generate parts based on a given criteria.
News from Jetcam International (17 March 2008)
Sheet metal CAD/CAM supports 3D CAD translators
CAD/CAM software for sheet metal applications is Windows Vista compatible and supports the latest 3D CAD file translators, resulting in further added functionality. Brochure available
News from Radan Computational (26 February 2008)
Sheet metal CAM eases nest manipulation
The latest release of sheet metal working CAM software has a new interface, which eases manipulation and viewing of nests through the nesting explorer menu.
News from Lantek Systems (22 February 2008)
Sheet metal cutting CAD/CAM advances
For the CNC punching, profiling and routing systems, latest CAD/CAM software provides enhanced functionality and ease of use for interactive tasks along with further automation.
News from Jetcam International (20 February 2008)
Tube bending software costs forming requirements
Catia tube bending analysis module produces accurate thickness distribution, accurate tube length for costing and set-up, and will automatically determines hot or cold forming process requirements.
News from Forming Technologies (11 February 2008)
CAD/CAM and nesting programs CNC punching
CAD/CAM and nesting software programs all CNC punching and profiling machines and has been optimised to to further improve the cutting path in complex nests.
News from Jetcam International ( 8 February 2008)
CAD/CAM system ensures efficient CNC punching
User application article A company, which has taken over the UK agency for the Japanese Nisshinbo CNC punching machines, press brakes and shears, recommends Radan's CAD/CAM systems for their programming. Brochure available
News from Radan Computational (31 January 2008)
CAM change speeds water jet programming
User application article As business grew for a water jet cutting installation, the original CAM was taking too long, so a new CAM acquisition brought a 600% improvement in nesting time, often saving 3h/day.
News from Jetcam International (28 January 2008)
CAD/CAM reduces jobs times from 4h to 30min
User application article A sheet metal fabrication and engineering company reports that the latest CAD/CAM systems have reduced job times from 4h to 30min and improved accuracy and efficiency. Brochure available
News from Radan Computational ( 8 January 2008)
Software imports sheet metal 3D models
User application article Large UK sub-contract sheet metal working plant chose a software system that gives it the ability to import 3D models, dramatically reducing set-up times and scrap. Brochure available
News from Radan Computational (27 November 2007)
CAM chosen for auto-load/unload CNC punch press
User application article Sheet metal fabricator added a CNC punch press and sought a CAM system that would also program the automatic loaidng/unloading system used with the machine.
News from Jetcam International ( 7 November 2007)
Forming feasibility and costing made in Catia
Sheet metal forming software identifies 90% of the forming problems within minutes at product and process design stages and help in saving on materials costs.
News from Forming Technologies (31 October 2007)
Fabrication lead time decreased with CNC software
User application article The use of Radbend CNC from Radan has been key to a decrease in lead times by as much as 25% in fabrication development for Aish Technologies based in Poole. Brochure available
News from Radan Computational (23 October 2007)
CAD/CAM choice offered local language support
User application article Dutch sheet metal working subcontractor used an extensive selection process to choose a CAD/CAM system that was more efficient, easy to use and offered local language support.
News from Jetcam International (24 September 2007)
Punching/profiling CAM as wide modules choice
Sheet metal working CNC punching and profiling software has modules also covering the initial process of attracting customers through to the final support service.
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions (14 September 2007)
Sheet metal work nesting and CAM amortised fast
User application article Fabricator of stainless steel catering and food service industries reported that the company's latest investment in nesting and CAM software has amortised inside three months.
News from Jetcam International (30 August 2007)
CAM ousts CAD+nesting module in composites
User application article When cutting machines replaced manual work at a composites product fabricator, the CAM provided was merely CAD + module, then a much faster CAM system was found and productivity increased.
News from Jetcam International (30 July 2007)
CNC punching CAM stores tooling geometry
User application article For CNC punching, heet metal working subcontractor has standardised on one CAM system that stores tooling data on geometry, not the nest, so changes are reflected across all nests instantly.
News from Jetcam International (23 July 2007)
Water jet cutting gains new software
Manufacturer of CNC water jet cutting machines, Omax, will add the JETCAM's Expert CADCAM automatic nesting software to its existing range of software packages.
News from Jetcam International (13 July 2007)
Single CAM system to drive over 20 machines
User application article Lozier achieves improved programming efficiency across a range of CNC machines with Jetcam
News from Jetcam International (13 July 2007)
One CAM programs a variety of CNC punch presses
User application article Running a variety of CNC punch presses, a punch/laser press and adding on a new machine has not posed any problems or interruptions using just one CAM system.
News from Jetcam International (12 July 2007)
Pressbrake offline programming simplified
Offline programming software for CNC press brakes is an integrated, PC-based CAD/CAM system that simplifies programming with the help of simulation.
News from LVD (UK) (13 June 2007)
CNC profiling corner slowdown improved
A CAD/CAM and nesting software system for use with all CNC punching and profiling machines now includes expanded profiling corner slowdown capabilities.
News from Jetcam International (22 May 2007)
CAD/CAM supports ZUND cutting technologies
An agreement between JETCAM International and ZUND Systemtechnik will ensure hat current and future ZUND cutting technologies are supported by JETCAM CAD/CAM products.
News from Jetcam International (15 May 2007)
Jetcam expert installed at sheet metal contractor
User application article Multiple installations at Swedish sheet metal subcontractor improves estimation and batch processing
News from Jetcam International (11 May 2007)
Single sheet metal parts need no programming
User application article CAD/CAM for sheet metal with single component automatic processing allows automatic import tool components, apply cutting processes such as microjoints, part unloading, etc, without any programming.
News from Jetcam International (11 May 2007)
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