CNC Software Inc. and Sandvik Coromant recently agreed to collaborate on the integration of the Adveon Tool Library with Mastercam. The tool library reportedly will help Mastercam users further improve their machining productivity and security, while saving time during machine set-up, according to a Dec. 16 news release issued by Sandvik.

Mastercam, a widely used CAD/CAM software from CNC Software, incorporates state-of-the-art Dynamic Motion technology for milling and turning machining, which is said to provide dramatic improvements in manufacturing efficiency with reduced cycle times and increased tool life.

By reducing the engineer's input, the Adveon Tool Library helps to improve the consistency and quality of data. In addition, the library uses standardized methodology designed to facilitate quick, safe CAM programming that enables users to:

• develop their own tool library/database,
• select tools for production,
• oversee and maintain the assortment,
• build tool assemblies quickly and safely,
• see immediate results in 2D and 3D models, and
• instantly export to Mastercam Tool Manager.

Adveon works with any tooling supplier that bases its catalog on ISO 13399, which ensures the accuracy of geometrical information.