Software
Macro Programming
In recent years, macro programs have been created to replace the practice of writing a separate program for every part number. The reason: Macro programs react to geometric variations across broad part families and therefore are more efficient compared with NC programs that are dedicated to particular parts.
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Epicor provides ERP solutions that are designed to satisfy the needs of any manufacturer regardless of country, industry or device, the company says. It offers business management, providing real-time, in-context business insight throughout virtually any manufacturing environment. The software is equipped with feature sets to support environments including make-to-order, engineer-to-order, configure-to-order, mixed-mode, make-to-stock and discrete manufacturing.
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Software User Interface Updates
The company has revamped the PartMaker user interface, improved capabilities for programming directly on solid models and the ability to automatically generate descriptive and visual setup information. The user interface features easy-to-use, user-configurable toolbars. Existing icons have been recast to make them easier to understand, the company says.
Read MoreERP Software Enhances Reporting Capabilities
The E2 Shop System 7. 1 simplifies key business tasks by enhancing reporting capabilities. The E2 Report Wizard offers drill-down data navigation and on-the-fly sorting.
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Multitasking with Enhanced Lathe Features
GibbsCAM MTM (multitask machining) now includes lathe features that are said to provide more efficiency through tool control and take advantage of newer high-tech cutting tools that turn harder materials and machine smoother surfaces.
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CAM Software Offers Ease of Use
The Esprit 2009 CAM software is designed to save time and money by importing solid models, recognizing features on those models and automatically drawing options from a database of machining practices for the machining of those specific features and for a range of machine types. The KnowledgeBase user interface has been centralized to make it easier to manage all of the data in the database, the company says. The single, consistent user interface allows users to access all the data from one central location, such as the processes, materials and cutting tools, and context-sensitive commands are available with a right-click of the mouse.
Read MoreERP Tool for Manufacturers Facilitates Self-Customization
Global Application Builder (GAB), a programming tool that allows users to modify its ERP system to suit their specific needs, follows significant and successful customer field-testing of GAB in a variety of applications. The tool is a rapid application development language built from the ground up to integrate with the company’s One-System ERP tools. The tool allows both front-end and business logic customizations without impact to the core system.
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CAM For Multitasking Operations
While still running a few different CAM systems in the shop, this manufacturer of aerospace and oil and gas industry components has implemented what it sees as the ideal package for programming its multitasking work.
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Programming Lathes: Eliminate Cutting Air On The Second Pass
Cutting air benefits no one. Eliminate it in the programming department.
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