Get With The Program

Articles • July 1, 2015 • Naren Suryadevara

CAD/CAM Q&A

Having the proper CAD/CAM system is critical when machining parts. Presented in this Q&A are the answers to 10 key questions about how to determine the right CAD/CAM system for your operation.

Articles • May 1, 2015 • Karlo Apro

Scalable CAM technology tips

This month's Get With The Program column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine considers the advantages of scalable CAM software.

Articles • March 1, 2015 • Doug Fair

Creating visibility with the cloud

Most manufacturers have made great strides in optimizing operations. Many have even standardized multiple facilities with the same on-premise software to create consistency across the enterprise. However, no matter how many procedures are put in place, each plant has its own idiosyncrasies, making it nearly impossible for systems to communicate with each other.

Articles • January 1, 2015 • N.C. Kishore

Integrating simulation

It's quite common for CAM software to come with built-in simulation to identify potential collisions and optimize virtual machining. However, most versions don't deliver the experience of programming in the context of the NC machine and instead rely on third-party machine simulation to connect the processes. To visualize a toolpath simulation in the context of the NC machine, the programmer must transfer a machine code (ISO or G code) generated from a post-processor to the simulation software.

Articles • October 1, 2014 • Steven Weeks

Metrology software

Metrology software offers unique benefits.

Articles • September 1, 2014 • Silvère Proisy

Simulation optimizes multi-axis cutting

Using simulation software to optimize multiple-axis machining.

Articles • July 1, 2014 • Holger Hahn

Integrating automated nesting

The Get With The Program column in the July 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine delves into integrating automated nesting into production work flows.

Articles • May 1, 2014 • Karlo Apro

Meditation’ aids cutting strategies

Meditation helps develop cutting strategies.

Articles • March 1, 2014 • David Conigliaro

Reaping benefits of radial chip thinning

The well-established concept of radial chip thinning (RCT) provides compelling productivity-enhancing benefits, but is still not widely applied.

Articles • January 1, 2014 • Tadeusz Dyduch

Shredding paper from the shop floor

The digital revolution has impacted everyone. As is typical with a disruptive technology, expected cost savings drive initial adoption. But, over time, far greater impact is achieved once the new technology is better understood. For example, the Internet and e-mail have dramatically reduced the volume of mail carried by the U.S. Postal Service, threatening its entire business model.

Articles • October 1, 2013 • Surya Kommareddy

Bridging the CAM-to-machine gap

When people ask why it's important to select a high-quality post-processor, I always liken it to building a house, reports Surya Kommareddy, with DMG / Mori Seiki USA Inc. in this month's issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Articles • September 1, 2013 • Steve Bertrand

CAM initiatives help job shops succeed

When management smiles down upon CAM initiatives, shops can realize numerous benefits, according to the Get With The Program column in this month's Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.