Software & Digital Solutions

Products • October 29, 2020

Sapphire XC, Large Format 3D Metal Printer

The Sapphire product family now includes Sapphire Gen 2, the 1-meter tall Sapphire 1MZ and Sapphire XC—all using the laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) process with patented capabilities to print without consideration of support structures. Sapphire systems specifically address the aerospace, power generation, and energy markets' unmet needs for quality-assured manufacturing of uncompromised geometries.

News • October 26, 2020

Takumi USA first to offer Renishaw inspection APP

Takumi USA has partnered with Renishaw to be the first CNC machine tool brand to offer Renishaw's Set and Inspect app for the Fanuc control.

Products • October 22, 2020

S1 Post Processing System

The new machine design allows the easy switch from automatic to manual operation without time consuming re-tooling. This can be highly advantageous for processing of somewhat larger single components. All the operator has to do is to unlock the rotary basket and move it to the rear of the blast cabinet. This provides work space for the manual handling and blasting of somewhat larger components. The clever design ensures that the operator is not exposed to any moving parts so that no additional safety features are necessary.

News • October 21, 2020

Artificial intelligence expands machine tool capabilities

The fourth Industrial Revolution promises new efficiencies and productivity gains for manufacturers. Machine tool suppliers are integrating Industry 4.0 capabilities and software companies that are providing powerful new tools such as those that utilize artificial intelligence. CAM software from ESPIRIT from DP Technology offers features to drive production improvement.

Articles • October 21, 2020 • Yesenia Duran

Tool balancing basics

A balanced tool can help tremendously to reduce costs.

Products • October 21, 2020

Free Nesting Software Savings Calculator

Prospective companies interested to improve efficiency in the CADCAM/nesting process can request a free nesting benchmark comparison. By providing DXFs of parts alongside a nest of the same parts customers can see what percentage JETCAM's high performance nesting could save on material over their existing software. Programming time can be drastically reduced by automating processes such as CAD import, tooling and automatic nesting, while machine runtime can also often be improved, with parts being common cut or (for lasers) JET-Cut fully automatic fly cutting.n

Products • October 15, 2020

MINTVIZOR

The solution provides real-time machine monitoring and analytics of shop-floor data to drive decision making for higher throughput, reduced downtime, and inmproved product quality. MINTVIZOR gives the manufacturing analytics space an innovative agile deployment offering to give real-time insights into the availability, performance, and quality of tools, equipment, devices and machines.n

Articles • October 14, 2020

Optimization for hire

CNC programmer looks for ways to produce more parts in less time—and hopefully reduce operating costs for customers long the way.

News • October 14, 2020

CAD/CAM software improves efficiency, expands capabilities

Sam Roberts has more than two decades of experience in programming and manual and CNC skills, but still remembers the day in 1999 when he was introduced to Mastercam CAD/CAM software (CNC Software Inc., Tolland, Connecticut). As a machinist proficient in G-code, Roberts was impressed with the software.

News • October 8, 2020

Automation open house goes virtual

Fastems Group will host an online Open House & Conference entitled "Productivity Beyond Machine Tending" that will showcase the latest developments in automation and surrounding technologies.

News • October 7, 2020

3D scanner speeds roof rack production

Utilizing the NVision 3D HandHeld laser scanner, a Texas job shop was able to produce highly precise, custom roof racks.

News • October 5, 2020

Insights into CNC programming and machine optimization

Contract programming houses are an excellent resource for shops with overloaded programming departments, a troublesome project, or are venturing into five-axis territory for the first time. Ron Branch, vice-president of 5th Axis CG Inc. shared valuable insights about machining optimization with Gene Granata, Vericut product manager at CGTech.