Software & Digital Solutions

Articles • October 1, 2013 • Surya Kommareddy

Bridging the CAM-to-machine gap

When people ask why it's important to select a high-quality post-processor, I always liken it to building a house, reports Surya Kommareddy, with DMG / Mori Seiki USA Inc. in this month's issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Articles • October 1, 2013 • Jeffrey Yoders

Smart design

Design for manufacturability is catching on among the more sophisticated clients of machine shops.

Products • September 13, 2013

Power Pick Global Software’s Purge Materials Feature

A new feature from KardexRemstar Inc.'s Power Pick Global software allows users to "purge" materials from inventory that are no longer needed.

Videos • September 5, 2013

True mold manufacturing

Len Graham, Business Unit Leader, Rexam Mold Manufacturing, discusses the motivation behind the Buffalo Grove, Ill., company's decision to build a Mega Cell automated mold manufacturing system. Graham offers a detailed walk-through of the company's Mega Cell, which began operation in March 2013.

Articles • September 1, 2013 • Steve Bertrand

CAM initiatives help job shops succeed

When management smiles down upon CAM initiatives, shops can realize numerous benefits, according to the Get With The Program column in this month's Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Articles • September 1, 2013 • Kip Hanson

Software optional

Debating the need for CAM systems on Swiss-style machines.

Articles • September 1, 2013 • Frank Burke

Talking cure

The use of conversational programming is growing and may influence tomorrow's conventional machine controls.

Articles • September 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Through the looking glass

An MTConnect app for Google Glass.

Products • August 13, 2013

ProNest CAD/CAM Software

A new software update to Hypertherm's ProNest CAD/CAM software is now available.

Products • July 13, 2013

Gauging Guide GUI Software

Blum LMT Inc. introduces a new development, the Gauging Guide, a graphical user interface (GUI) developed to compliment many of Blum's core metrology products, including lasers, tactile tool setters, and workpiece probes.

Articles • July 1, 2013 • Silvère Proisy

Mimicking machines with simulation

If you're new to 5-axis machining, simulation software can help you efficiently set up a post-processor and verify the strategies coming from the CAM system, according to this month's Get With the Program column.

Articles • July 1, 2013 • Alan Richter

Heart surgery

Repairing a spindle--the heart of a machine tool--is more economical than buying new, but part manufacturers need to understand the process.