Software & Digital Solutions

The heterogenous partnership produces a commercial implementation of a new turning technology.

Traditional condition monitoring algorithms are now also available in TwinCAT Analytics using simple configuration with no programming requirements. This addition optimizes both the standard workflow and spontaneous measurements, such as during machine commissioning or service.

SprutCAM 15 features numerous upgrades including: Multi-parts projects/Tombstone machining; New workflow for multi-task machines (MTM); Experimental Parametric 3D CAD; MachineMaker 2.0 for robots; New generation .NET and visual studio code based postprocessing toolchain; Additional modules for disc cutting, painting, welding, jet cutting, plasma, additive/cladding, and wire cutting; Numerous additional user interface and technology updates. n

10 ways to improve productivity by integrating IOT into ERP.

Rafinex stochastic topology optimization anticipates real-life variability in material loads and material properties to help engineers design robust, reliable parts for high-performance applications in the aerospace and automotive industries, among others. The toolpath algorithms automatically calculate the optimal, material-independent toolpaths for different additive and subtractive processes (including robotic applications) which means manufacturing feasibility is analysed already during design optimization.

Changing a three-axis machining process from a vertical machining center (VMC) to a horizontal machining center (HMC) offers many benefits.

Part manufacturers can reap significant benefits by weaving a digital thread through their plants but face potential pitfalls.n

When companies collaborate on R&D projects, manufacturing takes a win.

HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus is one of the first integrated CAM systems to support Sandvik Coromant's PrimeTurning, which uses CoroTurn Prime Type-A and Type-B tools in conjunction with unique toolpaths to achieve increased feeds and speeds, shorter cycle times and longer tool life. PrimeTurning offers the flexibility for turning operations in all directions.

Laser printed data matrix codes can track ten billion tools that in turn can generate huge amount of insight into how our products are used.

Element Six's roots go back to 1946 as the industrial diamond division of DeBeers, and since 1959, has been focused to become the global leader in manufacturing synthetic diamond and superabrasive materials.

CNC Software Inc., Helical Solutions LLC and Makino Inc. — a software developer, cutting tool maker and machine builder, respectively — share the results of their joint R&D project that began with an email introducing a new high-efficiency six-flute endmill with a chipbreaker.