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OPEN MIND Introduces New, Powerful Functionality in
hyperMILL® 2022.1 CAD/CAM Software Suite
OPEN MIND Technologies a leading developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, has introduced its latest hyperMILL® 2022.1 CAD/CAM software suite which offers users new and enhanced features for even more powerful NC programming in applications ranging from 2.5D to 5-axis. “Continually improving programming efficiency and providing ways to save preferred routines is critical for enriching and streamlining the operator experience,” said Mr. Alan Levine, Managing Director of OPEN MIND Technologies USA, Inc. “The latest features and enhancements in hyperMILL® give users increased convenience and faster programming tools.”
2D, 3D Strategies and Tool, Job Efficiencies
Highlights in hyperMILL® 2022.1 include a new break-edge function for contour milling, combined pocket milling together with a finish path allowing cutter compensation, and increased efficiency for 3D plane machining. The new automated 3D plane machining strategy improves machining quality by searching for suitable, high performance path layouts according to parameters including when adaptive pockets are present.
For improved tool data reliability and time savings, tool data such as length, radius, corner radius, and tool number and name, can be transferred directly from hyperMILL® to a Heidenhain TNC640 control using the hyperMILL® CONNECTED Machining module. Now it is possible to import calibrated tools from a tool management system into hyperMILL® to create programs, and then transfer the tool list or individual tool data to the machine.
Blow Molding & Tube Machining Developments
Five-axis radial machining strategy for blow molds has been enhanced to better handle steep areas and undercut regions, and to adapt to 3-axis machines as required. For
5-axis Tube Finishing, there have been several enhancements to improve machining quality and simplify programming.
Expanded Virtual Machining Capabilities
Improved linking logic in hyperMILL® VIRTUAL Machining Optimizer for 5-axis table-table machines is now offered. The VIRTUAL Machining Optimizer module links individual part programs with smooth and safe connections. An “Optimized Table-Table Logic” option allows users to select a distance value and the Optimizer automatically calculates the safety distances using the raw part, component and clamps selected in the job list. The defined distance is maintained between all components, and movement sequences are automatically optimized.
Virtual Meets Additive
A new VIRTUAL Machining capability for Additive Manufacturing processes, where machines often have limited axis ranges, is available in hyperMILL® 2022.1. Now hyperMILL® VIRTUAL Machining Optimizer can be used during NC code generation to simulate additive tool paths to optimize them for the machining.
Time Savings in EDM
Enhancements to CAD functions and the integrated hyperCAD®-S Electrode module allow users to control the traverse path during the EDM eroding process and eliminate the need to program on the controller. Movement sequences can be simulated with the hyperMILL® SIMULATION Center and checked for collisions.
Mill-Turn Enhancements
New extensions to the hyperMILL® MILL-TURN capability include more streamlined programming and simulation processing and management for machines with main and counter spindle configurations. The jobs are simply programmed in one job list under the “main spindle” and “counter spindle” containers, which assigns them to the respective machining side. The component or bar material, with or without parting, is easily transferred with the new transfer job. NC output from the main side, opposite side, and component transfer are realized in one end-to-end NC program with one machine model and post-processor. This process is initially available for DMG Mori CTX machines with a Siemens control. Also, component areas for turning or grooving are reliably recognized, structured and displayed as programming features. hyperMILL® automatically divides the recognized features into several areas that can be turned, faced, groove machined, or machined with a combination of these technologies, saving significant time while giving users full access to all recognized contours.
Related Glossary Terms
- computer-aided design ( CAD)
computer-aided design ( CAD)
Product-design functions performed with the help of computers and special software.
- cutter compensation
cutter compensation
Feature that allows the operator to compensate for tool diameter, length, deflection and radius during a programmed machining cycle.
- electrical-discharge machining ( EDM)
electrical-discharge machining ( EDM)
Process that vaporizes conductive materials by controlled application of pulsed electrical current that flows between a workpiece and electrode (tool) in a dielectric fluid. Permits machining shapes to tight accuracies without the internal stresses conventional machining often generates. Useful in diemaking.
- gang cutting ( milling)
gang cutting ( milling)
Machining with several cutters mounted on a single arbor, generally for simultaneous cutting.
- grooving
grooving
Machining grooves and shallow channels. Example: grooving ball-bearing raceways. Typically performed by tools that are capable of light cuts at high feed rates. Imparts high-quality finish.
- milling
milling
Machining operation in which metal or other material is removed by applying power to a rotating cutter. In vertical milling, the cutting tool is mounted vertically on the spindle. In horizontal milling, the cutting tool is mounted horizontally, either directly on the spindle or on an arbor. Horizontal milling is further broken down into conventional milling, where the cutter rotates opposite the direction of feed, or “up” into the workpiece; and climb milling, where the cutter rotates in the direction of feed, or “down” into the workpiece. Milling operations include plane or surface milling, endmilling, facemilling, angle milling, form milling and profiling.
- numerical control ( NC)
numerical control ( NC)
Any controlled equipment that allows an operator to program its movement by entering a series of coded numbers and symbols. See CNC, computer numerical control; DNC, direct numerical control.
- parting
parting
When used in lathe or screw-machine operations, this process separates a completed part from chuck-held or collet-fed stock by means of a very narrow, flat-end cutting, or parting, tool.
- turning
turning
Workpiece is held in a chuck, mounted on a face plate or secured between centers and rotated while a cutting tool, normally a single-point tool, is fed into it along its periphery or across its end or face. Takes the form of straight turning (cutting along the periphery of the workpiece); taper turning (creating a taper); step turning (turning different-size diameters on the same work); chamfering (beveling an edge or shoulder); facing (cutting on an end); turning threads (usually external but can be internal); roughing (high-volume metal removal); and finishing (final light cuts). Performed on lathes, turning centers, chucking machines, automatic screw machines and similar machines.
- undercut
undercut
In numerical-control applications, a cut shorter than the programmed cut resulting after a command change in direction. Also a condition in generated gear teeth when any part of the fillet curve lies inside of a line drawn tangent to the working profile at its point of juncture with the fillet. Undercut may be deliberately introduced to facilitate finishing operations, as in preshaving.
