Software & Digital Solutions

Shop Operations column for the July 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Part Time column for July 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Advances in machine tool controls and software drive better maintenance.

END USER: HydraForce Inc., (847) 793-2300, www.hydraforce.com. CHALLENGE: Maximize reliability and flexibility when machining hydraulic manifolds. SOLUTION: Software that simulates and verifies NC toolpaths.

END USER: Hannon Electric Co., (330) 456-4728, www.hannonelectric.com. CHALLENGE: Achieving the required accuracy when machining large motor shafts held between centers on an engine lathe. SOLUTION: A re-engineered tailstock.

NCCS, the developer of NCL multiple-axis machining software for the aerospace, automotive and turbo machinery industry, announces new capabilities for multiaxis machining within NCL increasing overall productivity and tool path efficiency.

END USER: North America Clutch Corp., (414) 267-4000, www.noram-clutch.com. CHALLENGE: Lower manufacturing costs. SOLUTION: An automated turning center.

Get with the Program column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Part Time column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

END USER: Sunrise Machine & Tool Inc., (800) 725-7761, www.sunrise-smt.com. CHALLENGE: Improve production control. SOLUTION: Enterprise resource planning software.

NCCS (Numerical Control Computer Sciences), the developer of NCL multiple-axis machining software for the aerospace, automotive and turbo machinery industry, introduces new capabilities for multiaxis machining within NCL to reportedly increasing overall productivity and toolpath efficiency.

Delcam plc's 64-bit version of its PowerMILL CAM software removes the memory limitations of 32-bit computers, allowing more efficient toolpath generation, especially for companies machining large or complex parts.