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CAD/CAM

CAM for Multitasking

Even in many smaller precision parts shops, turn-mill machines have become a significant factor. While such multitasking operations can deliver the necessary faster cycle times and throughput that this type of work demands, the complex processes can require additional programming knowledge.

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CAD/CAM

Simplifying CAD/CAM Programming

Manufacturing has come a long way since the introduction of CAD/CAM software.

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CAD/CAM

Exceeding Expectations with Multitask Machining

Implementing a multitasking machine with new CAM software enabled setup and production time reductions for the shop. One part even went from a setup time of 6 hours to 5 minutes.

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Turning Machines

Software Simplifies Turn-Mill Operations

An international player in the highly competitive aeronautics, automotive, defense and optical industries makes the most of software for multitasking program verification and optimization.

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CAD/CAM

Optimizing B Axis on Gang Tool-Based Swiss Machines

This technological innovation has been increasing in popularity as well as multitasking sophistication.

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Shop Gains Process Control with Automation

Eliminating variability from the manufacturing flow is a goal for most shops. Automation can allow reallocation of resources to accomplish this.

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Workholding

Communication Among Workcell Components

An Ethernet-based system acts as a conduit for relaying operational data between the programming software, controller, bar feeder, machine tool and parts unloader.

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CAD/CAM

A Soft Landing for Distributor Making Hard Parts

Since opening shop, Avmat has added two NT 4300s and an NZ 2000 for the most difficult work. With Y axis and subspindles on all the turning centers, the NLs, NTs and NZ do about 95 percent of the work, all programmed with GibbsCAM, which Mr. Vander Meyden also uses to program the NV 5000 VMC and Sodick wire EDM.

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CAD/CAM

Cutting Teeth in the Medical Device Business

A lot of people talk about “cutting their teeth” in a certain business as a way of referring to how they have learned a skill or trade from the ground up.For Marc Stipo, president of High Point Precision Products Inc. in Sussex, N.J., this expression has a slightly more literal meaning.

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CAD/CAM

More Machining, Less Time

The latest features of Edgecam CNC software (2012 R1) were recently highlighted at the Innovation for Productivity event, held at Mazak's European technology center in the UK.

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