Software

Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute renamed

(CHICAGO) — The Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) announces today that it will be renamed MxD and will stand as an independent organization from UI LABS, now that it has achieved strong momentum and robust fiscal health.

Manufacturing is finally entering a new era

Manufacturing is in the midst of a period of unprecedented change as we transition from the industrial age to the information age. The manufacturers that will prove best able to capture value amid this transition will be those that can best manage complexity and embrace flexibility. A new layer of manufacturing software has emerged to answer this call.

Optimization for hire

Mike Gampetro has a great job. As a CNC programmer for the Proposal Engineering Dept. at Ingersoll Cutting Tools, Rockford, Illinois, he spends his days improving customers’ machining processes. It could be an Inconel part where Gampetro suggests ways to increase tool life, or it could be a long-runner where every second of cycle time counts. Either way, it’s his job to generate ideas his customers can then use to produce more parts in less time, and hopefully reduce their operating costs along the way.

Episode 20: Deep Pocket Machining

Bob Warfield of CNCCookbook tackles the subject of Deep Pocket Machining in the 20th episode of the CNC Chef, a video series produced in collaboration with Cutting Tool Engineering.

For a more in-depth dive, visit Bob's article on the subject here:

https://www.cnccookbook.com/deep-pockets/

You're in control with The Up! App

The Up! App is an on-demand digital platform that connects shops needing service with independent or authorized OEM service providers to maintain and repair industrial machinery.

When you need machine service or maintenance you simply submit a request, receive quotes fast, and choose the right service tech based on ratings, location, and availability.

CGTech Inc. to demo Force optimization and Vericut 9.0 at WMTS

Irvine, CA - At the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS), June 4-6, 2019, CGTech will demonstrate VERICUT’s Force optimization module and new graphics and features coming soon in version 9.0 in booth #230.

DA300 VMC Reduces Machining Time for Complex Production Parts

Inspired by the best design characteristics from both vertical and horizontal machine platforms, the Makino DA300 5-Axis VMC delivers the highest production capabilities for multi-axis workpieces in the very smallest of machine footprints. This DA300 combines a rigid structure and high dynamic motion control to significantly reduce part cycle times while maintaining very accurate performance. This highly productive machine is enhanced by an Erowa ERE pallet changer.

Advanced Machining with CoroPlus Tooling Solutions

Society's rapid digitalization brings opportunities for the manufacturing industry to overcome challenges, minimize waste and ultimately become more profitable. CoroPlus^®, the digital machining offer from Sandvik Coromant, includes solutions that facilitate the manufacturing industry's journey into Industry 4.0.

New smartphone apps are enhancing manufacturing

Renishaw has developed a range of smartphone machine tool apps for its customers that make installing, configuring, using and maintaining Renishaw systems even easier.

Smartphone apps provide information at a user's fingertips in a simple, convenient format. Available globally in a wide range of languages, Renishaw's free-of-charge apps are perfect for new and less experienced users.

On-machine apps can be seamlessly integrated with a wide range of CNC controls. Apps are installed onto a Microsoft® Windows®-based CNC control or a Windows tablet.

Cool cost cutting

04/01/2019

New nesting software and a post-processor reduce programming time and material consumption at I-Cherng Refrigeration

Read Article