ProNest CAD/CAM Nesting Software
Hypertherm announced a major version upgrade to its ProNest advanced CAD/CAM nesting software for automated cutting.
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Seco Tools reports on carbide recycling
Cutting tool manufacturer Seco Tools, Troy, Mich., released the results of its North American Carbide Recycling Program for 2013. The company collected and processed 125,919 lbs (57,235 kg) of used carbide tools. Of the total, 110,585 lbs (50,265 kg) were returned to Seco Tools AB for processing into grade powder. Over the life of the carbide recycling program, Seco Tools has returned an average of over 10,100 lbs (4,100 kg) of tools per month for recycling.
Systematic thinking: Enterprise resource planning
The steel comes in late, she shop is overloaded, due dates are regularly missed and the last quote was blown because no one has a clue about actual operating costs. These are just a few of the daily problems encountered by shops that manage their businesses through Excel spreadsheets and low-cost accounting software. There is a better way.
GibbsCAM CNC Programming Software
Gibbs and Associates announced that GibbsCAM has been certified for Autodesk Inventor 2015 3D mechanical design software under the Autodesk Certified Apps Program, marking the fourteenth consecutive year that GibbsCAM has been certified under the program.
GAGEpack Gage Calibration Software
A new release of GAGEpack from PQ Systems offers a "super filter" feature that enables users to see only those gages relevant to their own divisions, departments, or facilities, and for multiple departments to be managed within a single GAGEpack database.
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.
SpaceClaim 3D Modeling Software Add-In
Gibbs and Associates announced that a new add-in from SpaceClaim Corp., a provider of flexible and affordable 3D modeling software for engineers, is available for GibbsCAM.
V 4.0 Software Update for OASIS Inspection Systems
George Products Co. announces the release of software version 4.0 for its inspection system.
XCal-View Laser Calibration Analysis Software
Renishaw's new XCal-View software brings an updated look, increased functionality and greater flexibility to laser calibration data analysis.
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NTM named KOMET SERVICE partner
Minneapolis machine shop NTM Inc. was named a partner in the KOMET SERVICE network and will provide localized tool regrinding and refurbishment services for tools from KOMET and other toolmakers, as well as sell standard and special KOMET solid-carbide tools.
CGTech announces VERICUT users’ exchange events
Manufacturing software provider CGTech has announced 22 North American VERICUT Users Exchange (VUE) events scheduled in 2014, with the first to be held on March 10th in Irvine, Calif., near the company headquarters.