Software & Digital Solutions

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.

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.

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.

Get With The Program column for March 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Part Time column for March 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Should you outsource tool sharpening or do it in-house?

The E-Z Tool Calculator from E-Z Burr Tool Co. offers a simple way to see what tool, blade or insert to order, as well as the recommended speeds and feeds for the tool, which is available at ezburr.com/eztoolcalculator.

CAD/CAM strategies for increasing the efficiency of multiaxis machining.

Productive Times on Tulsa Machine Works Inc., 918-834-0911. Challenge: Reduce tooling costs when milling crankshafts. Solution: Tool repair and modification services. Solution Provider: Carbide Tool Services Inc., 800-243-9577, www.carbidetool.com.

Get With The Program column from January 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Part Time column from the January 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.