SOFTWARE

CNC & Machine Controls

168 Manufacturing's Automated Coolant System Works With Multiple CNC Machine Tools

Each machine is compatible with a coolant health app that enables users to collect, visualize and track coolant parameters from a smartphone, tablet or desktop, offering real-time visual notifications and displaying trends over time.

CNC & Machine Controls

Heidenhain TNC7 CNC Control Offers Greater Functionality

IMTS 2022: The CNC control enables machine manufacturers to adapt the user interface to their machines for shopfloor-centered manufacturing.

CNC & Machine Controls

Wire EDM Machine Enhanced With High Precision, Intelligent Interface, Service Support

IMTS 2022: GF Machining Solutions’ CUT X 500 and CUT P 350 Pro wire-cutting EDM machines offer heightened accuracy, precision and productivity.  

Software

Autodesk Fusion 360 Unifies Design, Manufacturing Process

IMTS 2022: This cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB software platform for product design and manufacturing is said to help users design, engineer and manufacture products to ensure aesthetics, form, fit and function.

Turn-Mills

5 Tips for Multichannel Programming

Programming for multitasking machines can be complex. Knowing several key points for making the process less challenging can save a programmer time as well as lessen confusion and the risk of error.
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CAD/CAM

Generating More Efficient Milling Tool Paths for Multitasking Machines

This toolpath generator can reduce cycle time and extend tool life while helping achieve better surface finishes for milling operations on multi-axis Swiss-types and turn-mills.

Software

Precision Machining Technology Review March 2022: Software

Production Machining’s Software showcase includes Siemens Digital Industries, Open Mind Technologies, iTSpeeX, FANUC, Paperless Parts, Wintriss Controls Group and TDM Systems.

Shop Management Software

Siemens Launches Cloud-Based Xcelerator as a Service

The XaaS is designed to offer need-based access to tools, features and computer resources that organizations require, as they want them — via flexible and personalized solutions that offer instant productivity.

CAD/CAM

Hypertherm Production Manager Module Offers Auto Data Capture

Software module displays real-time production data so team members across an organization can track the job order status, production schedules and pending inventory requirements.

Shop Management Software

Machine Intelligence Platform Alora Now Available for ECI’s M1, Macola

Alora integration helps custom and mixed-mode manufacturers increase productivity and reduce downtime through real-time machine insights.