Open Mind Technologies, a worldwide developer of CAD/CAM software solutions, will be highlighting the advanced capabilities of its latest hyperMILL CAD/CAM software suite at two upcoming trade shows.
The company will display the latest versions of its software suite at the Southtec trade show in booth #1613 at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, S.C. The show runs from October 24-26, 2023.
In November, Open Mind Technologies will be at the Westec show, in booth #3121 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., from November 7-9, 2023.
Attendees at both shows will learn about the “highly productive programming and machining strategies in hyperMILL” that the company says enable accurate, efficient 2.5D, 3D, precision 5-Axis and mill/turn machining.
In addition, attendees will learn about the latest hyperMILL CAM strategies for digital twins and real-time simulation via virtual machining, as well as automation capabilities, additive manufacturing, and real-time data sharing.
The company’s hyperMILL Virtual Machining provides postprocessing, and G-code simulation including a Virtual Machining Optimizer that the company says improves toolpaths that are traditionally calculated in the CAM engine. The Optimizer also incorporates knowledge of the part model, tooling, the toolpath calculation and collision check engine, and the machine tool model (a.k.a. digital twins) with its physical constraints. New linking logic in hyperMILL Virtual Machining Optimizer for 5-axis table-table machines will also be highlighted. The Virtual Machining Optimizer module links individual part programs by automatically calculating smooth and safe connections between a retract move and subsequent insert, including optimization of clearance planes.
Attendees can also see a hyperMILL Virtual Machining capability for Additive Manufacturing processes, where machines often have limited axis ranges. The hyperMILL Virtual Machining Optimizer can be used during NC code generation to simulate and optimize additive tool paths.
The Additive Manufacturing technology offers flexible strategies for additive material applications on additive machines, hybrid machines (additive and subtractive on one platform), or robotic delivery systems. The additive techniques include filling strategies for both planes and free-form shapes, in 2D or 3D sections. Applications include creating new components, repairing damaged components or adding features to an existing component, or cladding layers for surface hardening with similar or dissimilar materials.
A hyperMILL Automation Center allows users to automate job list creation processes in hyperCAD-S, and is available as a development or runtime environment. New features also include the ability to select and position a clamping device, as well as define a uniform process for all programmers.
Supporting industry’s critical data sharing initiatives to achieve a streamlined flow of information resulting in significant productivity increases, hyperMILL CAM software provides an interface for “connectivity” to systems that handle manufacturing-relevant data. Attendees will learn how to strategically and automatically load CAD data, and feed CAM data and NC codes back into data-handling systems such as various Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and more. hyperMILL also imports tool data from various manufacturers to create 3D tool data and technology parameters for “true-to-detail” simulation. Tool data connectivity is helpful for inventory control and more.
For more information about hyperMILL visit, https://www.openmind-tech.com/en-us/.
Related Glossary Terms
- clearance
clearance
Space provided behind a tool’s land or relief to prevent rubbing and subsequent premature deterioration of the tool. See land; relief.
- computer-aided design ( CAD)
computer-aided design ( CAD)
Product-design functions performed with the help of computers and special software.
- computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM)
computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM)
Use of computers to control machining and manufacturing processes.
- feed
feed
Rate of change of position of the tool as a whole, relative to the workpiece while cutting.
- hardening
hardening
Process of increasing the surface hardness of a part. It is accomplished by heating a piece of steel to a temperature within or above its critical range and then cooling (or quenching) it rapidly. In any heat-treatment operation, the rate of heating is important. Heat flows from the exterior to the interior of steel at a definite rate. If the steel is heated too quickly, the outside becomes hotter than the inside and the desired uniform structure cannot be obtained. If a piece is irregular in shape, a slow heating rate is essential to prevent warping and cracking. The heavier the section, the longer the heating time must be to achieve uniform results. Even after the correct temperature has been reached, the piece should be held at the temperature for a sufficient period of time to permit its thickest section to attain a uniform temperature. See workhardening.
- numerical control ( NC)
numerical control ( NC)
Any controlled equipment that allows an operator to program its movement by entering a series of coded numbers and symbols. See CNC, computer numerical control; DNC, direct numerical control.
- toolpath( cutter path)
toolpath( cutter path)
2-D or 3-D path generated by program code or a CAM system and followed by tool when machining a part.
