CAD/CAM Software

Products • July 2, 2022

Turnkey Solutions

The Bantam Tools Turnkey Solutions is set up to help companies make parts faster using the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine. The service gives designers, engineers and companies a shortcut for figuring out a process to mill on a CNC machine.

Products • June 23, 2022

Mastercam 2023

The Unified Multiaxis toolpath brings together Morph, Parallel, Along Curve, and Project Curve strategies into a single interface, delivering expanded and highly flexible cutter path creation. The Unified toolpath allows access to these cut patterns when you add the appropriate curves. For example, to create a toolpath that morphs between two surfaces, select Unified from the Multiaxis toolpaths, and then set the Cut Pattern to two surfaces with the Morph style. The Unified toolpath allows for more flexibility in cut pattern when programming in Multiaxis.

Products • June 17, 2022

3D Model & CAD Library

EXAIR's 3D model and CAD (Computer-aided design) library provides 70+ native extensions including DWG, Catia, Inventor, STL, STP, SAT, Solidworks, Sketch Up and more, for immediate viewing and download. Products on EXAIR.com include a full diagram and description of how they work with a wide range of download formats, and even the ability to inspect, turn and manipulate the product with a full interactive 3D viewer.

Products • June 16, 2022

ModuleWorks Optics Kernel

The ModuleWorks optics kernel has been developed to meet the growing demand for machining increasingly complex free-form geometries with a precision in the nm range. Integrated into the LT CAM product line, it enables LT Ultra to offer flexible solutions for a diverse range of ultra-precision machining applications with automatic toolpath calculation from point clouds, CAD models and analytical functions as well as corrections based on real measurement data.

Products • June 16, 2022

ProNest 2023 CAD/CAM nesting software

—Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, today announced a major version update to ProNest® 2023, its advanced CAD/CAM nesting software for automated cutting. This new release contains a collection of new features and on-going enhancements designed to help customers improve their operational efficiency while reducing non-value-added tasks.

Products • June 10, 2022

2022.04 Digital Manufacturing Software

The new blisk module provides parameters and settings for creating very smooth toolpaths for multiblade machining. Smooth toolpaths ensure consistent acceleration and, therefore, shorter cycle times. The new option for the flatland cycle enables operators to machine flat undercut areas using slot milling tools.

Products • May 25, 2022

3DViewStation V2022

With KISTERS 3DViewStation, the staging of complex processes and products is very successful, as they can be quickly visualized in new perspectives, combinations or environments. Renderings are amazingly similar to conventional product photography and are more cost-effective in the medium term. Once CAD data from the design department is available, it can be used in further iterative processes in the future in a cost-saving manner.n

News • April 13, 2022

Construction firm improves high-volume sheet metal processing

Tindle Construction Inc. uses RADAN nesting and MRP essentials to efficiently process high volumes of sheet metal parts.

Articles • April 11, 2022

Shop produces for land, sea and air

Meet family-run BVI Machining and how Esprit helps keep this modern shop running.

Products • March 31, 2022

Desktop CNC 4th Axis Accessory

The Bantam Tools Desktop CNC 4th Axis Accessory is designed to be a beginner-friendly accessory that expands machining capabilities to include 4th axis machining. It's a gateway into 4th axis machining and a tool customers can use to grow their machining skills. It makes complex parts more attainable and offers more machining options for 3D surfacing, as well as reduces machining complexity with parts that require machining on multiple sides. The new Bantam Tools Desktop CNC 4th Axis Accessory empowers users to turn their 3-axis Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine into a 4-axis machine quickly and easily.

Products • March 26, 2022

ZOLLER Interface in CAMWorks

With the ZOLLER Interface in CAMWorks, tool data is standardized and the exchange of data between the two software systems is automated. Customers only need to enter the information for their cutting tools in once into the central ZOLLER tool database and the tools are imported automatically into CAMWorks. All of the tool parameters are captured, including contour line for holder and cutter, specific tool type, and technology data, such as feeds and speeds. The interface also allows users to define tools in the ZOLLER TMS Tool Management Solutions software with the same tool types and parameters that are being used in CAMWorks.

Products • March 23, 2022

SigmaNEST 2022

SigmaNEST Version 22 introduces a number of UI enhancements, such as options to change the sheet names in the feature tree, granular control over hatching density for reporting visibility, and multiview layout sequencing. Users can also select the correct Machine Bed Drawing directly from the Machine Parameters Config menu to see their stock in relation to the bed size and slat locations.