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News Release from: Open Mind Technologies UK | Subject: HyperMILL V9.7 CAM
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 November 2007
CAD users offered integrated CAM
Users of SolidWorks CAD can now take advantage of a CAD-integrated CAM software that realises continuous process chains as the CAD and CAM systems access the same pool of data.
Open Mind Technologies has developed hyperMILL V9.7 and offers SolidWorks CAD users a complete, integrated solution for the very first time hyperMILL's integrations with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Autodesk Inventor, thinkdesign and hyperCAD 2007.1 have also been updated in this release
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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* Support for SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor 2008 - for the first time, said Open Mind, hyperMILL V9.7 realises continuous process chains for SolidWorks CAD users.
In addition, hyperMILL V9.7 already supports the recently released Autodesk Inventor 2008.
hyperMILL thus supports all leading CAD applications in its current version as an integrated CAM solution.
* hyperMILL CAM has high-end strategies - hyperMILL is probably the most modern CAM solution available today, claimed Open Mind.
In one user interface, hyperMILL offers users an array of strategies for 2D, 3D, HSC and 5-axis machining, as well as milling and turning.
Sophisticated feature technology reduces programming effort, and include as follows.
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* Automatic mapping of hole and pocket features.
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Customised for machines, controllers and manufacturing processes, the postprocessors ensure that the CAM programs are processed seamlessly on the machine tool.
With new workspace monitoring the user can check in advance whether the machining job can be performed within the given workspace or whether limit switches will be crossed.
The novel 'best fit' function automatically optimises machining with a view to the available work space and also allows optimal space usage when small or limited machines are used.
It brings companies an all-encompassing manufacturing concept, said Open Mind, and a flawless machining process with the best possible results.
* About Open Mind - Open Mind Technologies AG is a leading developer of CAD/CAM software and postprocessors for designing and manufacturing complex moulds and parts.
Open Mind offers an extensive range of products, from 2D feature-oriented solutions for milling standard parts through to software for 5-axis simultaneous machining.
With their hyperMILL software, which is used in the automotive, tool and mould manufacturing, mechanical engineering and aerospace industries, Open Mind Technologies AG is represented in all the important markets in Asia, Europe and North America.
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