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 New Version of NCL Multi-axis Machining Software

- Time saving enhancements for machining complex components –

Newport Beach, California – December 5, 2007 – NCCS, the developer of NCL multi-axis machining software for the aerospace, automotive and turbomachinery industry, announces the latest release of NCL Version 9.6. This new version offers more time savings in the generation of complex tool paths.

Time Saving Enhancements
The latest NCL release delivers a wealth of new capabilities for machining complex components including:
o New strategies in flow-line milling: New strategies have been added to reduce programming time by allowing the user to automate the machining strategy of NCL. The user has the ability to machine multiple surfaces in a single operation and the option of milling around avoidance surfaces.
o Feature recognition: Tactics have been added that allow circular interpolation records to be processed as a single arc motion rather than a series of linear motions. The ability to process as a single motion results in a much quicker simulation of circular records and a more accurate measurement of circular cuts.
o Improved tool display: New tool displays have been added to the external library file including the shape of the cutter, shank and tool holder. These definitions give users more flexibility in defining the shape of the tool, including the individual shading for the cutter, shank and holder, individual tool shank and holder offsets, and the ability to define different classes of tools, such as mills, lathe bits, blades, routers, shanks and holders.

David Schultz, NCCS Manager of CAD/CAM Applications says "The key to successful manufacturing lies in the effective use of machining software. At NCCS, we believe the improvements to NCL’s capabilities help to streamline the programming of five-axis complex parts on a variety of CNC machines.

About NCCS
Numerical Control Computer Sciences (NCCS) has been an international supplier of Computer-Aided Manufacturing software and services for over 25 years. A recognized leader in software solutions for multi-axis machining applications, its flagship product NCL, is used by leading manufacturing companies throughout the world. For more information, visit NCCS website at http://www.nccs.com.

Originally posted 2008-01-01 19:43:11. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Alphacam Sets Up 200th Homag woodWOP Postprocessor

SOUTHFIELD, MI, Dec 10, 2007 – Homag AG and leading CAD/CAM specialist Alphacam celebrated the 200th installation of the Alphacam woodWOP interface during Homag’s recent open house event in Schopfloch, Germany.

With its advanced postprocessor concept, Alphacam combines with Homag’s woodWOP software to provide an ideal method of programming Homag and Weeke CNC router machines.

The Alphacam woodWOP postprocessor perfectly complements the advanced features of Homag’s woodWOP software. Written by the German Alphacam team, the interface is regularly updated to ensure Homag’s latest machinery system developments are fully supported by Alphacam’s CAD/CAM solutions.

Alphacam was personally invited to attend Homag’s annual open house event by Jean-Marie Pattberg, chief of IT-Engineering CNC department, who commented, "A key feature of Alphacam’s woodWOP postprocessor is that it uses all woodWOP functions. Whenever possible, it creates woodWOP standard macros. Machining programs produced in Alphacam can be easily visualized and modified with woodWOP, ensuring fast and effective machine operation."

"The other important aspect for Homag is that the same postprocessor is used worldwide, guaranteeing the same high quality for all our customers. In addition, Alphacam continually strives to innovate and enhance this interface, allowing us quite justifiably to talk of a privileged partnership."

Alphacam’s presence at this year’s Homag event was underpinned by a series of new product developments.

"Of particular interest was Alphacam’s Solid Machining module," commented Stephan Schneider, managing director of Alphacam Germany. "With its easy to use feature recognition and a wide variety of different machining strategies, the software brings big benefits to customers ­ whether working in-house with solid modelers, or receiving solid based CAD files from their customers."

High levels of interest were also generated by Alphacam’s own solid modeler, Alphacam Part Modeler. This Parasolid based, easy to use application allows constraint driven and parametric designs to be created in an ideal 3D format for all wood applications. Its strong link with Alphacam V7 provides new and existing customers with a wealth of new functionality and design opportunities.

About Homag AG

Homag Holzbearbeitungssysteme AG is a world leader in sizing and edge banding, with a product range tailored to the widest range of requirements ­ whether for the furniture industry or its suppliers, cabinet making shops or interior fitters.

The company’s core field of competence lies in sizing and edge banding, soft forming and post forming, as well as stationary CNC machines and complete production lines. In addition, customers can rely on receiving identical system components, standardized control technology, the same open-ended interfaces and comprehensive documentation from every member of the Homag Group. Furthermore, because each group company concentrates on its own particular strengths, the Homag Group is able to draw on a unique synergy potential – from research and development, through planning and production, to sales and servicing.

About Alphacam

Alphacam is a principal brand of the Planit Group ­ recently ranked by CIMdata as the world’s fastest growing CAM vendor, with most industrial users.

Alphacam’s world-class CAD/CAM software for the engineering, woodworking and stone sectors provides rapid return on investment for manufacturing operations ranging from simple 2D profiling to complex 5-axis machining.

For more than three decades, Alphacam has provided products and services that enable customers to improve the productivity of their machine tools, shorten design and manufacturing time, optimize material usage and deliver high quality goods and services to their customers. For additional information, visit www.alphacam.com.

Originally posted 2008-01-01 19:57:14. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Cimatron Brings Mold Making Solutions to Euromold
Integrated CAD/CAM Solutions are Proven to Shorten Delivery TimesGIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, : Visitors to the upcoming Euromold trade fair will be able to see Cimatron’s (NASDAQ: CIMT) suite of integrated CAD/CAM solutions that are proven to help mold makers deliver higher quality tools at lower costs and shorter cycle times….

Originally posted 2007-11-09 06:29:24. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

An ESPRIT CAM software add-in provides end users with direct access to the cutting-tool management capabilities of the WinTool Cutting Tool Management System

DP Technology, maker of ESPRIT computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, said that DATOS has released a WinTool add-in for ESPRIT 2008. This ESPRIT add-in provides end users with direct access to the cutting-tool management capabilities of the WinTool cutting tool Management System. The WinTool system allows users to centrally manage tooling libraries and cutting conditions, and makes these libraries available to a wide variety of users throughout the machine shop.

For ESPRIT, WinTool will automatically generate precise 3D representations of the cutting-tool assemblies for simulation within the CAM system.

The WinTool add-in for ESPRIT is designed to improve the ease of use in tool management and machine set-up.

Using the WinTool system, ESPRIT programmers now have full access to the tool crib, while machine operators receive professional instructions for tool setup generated by the WinTool system.

DP Technology told manufacturingtalk.com that because data can simultaneously be transferred to preset gauges, the occurrence of tooling problems and machining standstills are significantly reduced.

* About ESPRIT – ESPRIT is a high-performance cam system for a full range of machine tool applications.

ESPRIT delivers powerful full-spectrum programming for 2 – to 5-axis milling, 2 – to 22-axis turning, 2- to 5-axis wire EDM, multi-tasking mill-turn machining and B-axis machine tools, and high-speed 3- and 5-axis machining.

ESPRIT’s high-performance capabilities include machining any part geometry (solid, surface, or wireframe), universal post processing to format G-code for virtually any machine tool, and solid simulation and verification with dry runs rendered in dynamic solids for optimal part quality and consistency.

ESPRIT is 100% pure Windows, and provides a comfortable and familiar user interface for maximum productivity.

* About DP Technology – DP Technology is a cam software market leader with a mission to provide CNC programmers with the most powerful CAM software ever.

DP Technology’s flagship product, ESPRIT, captures the company’s vision of technology’s potential and its passion for excellence.

DP Technology maintains its worldwide headquarters in Camarillo, California, USA, and product development teams in California and Florence, Italy.

Sales and support operations are located in Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Request a free brochure from DP Technology….

Originally posted 2008-02-12 03:21:39. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Some Recent CNC News from the globe.

EMO 2007: Mastercam X2 Mill Delivers Power, Speed, and New … – MCADCafe (press release)

Press brake and CNC laser builder brands globally – Manufacturing Talk

EdgeCAM Showcased at EMO 2007 – MCADCafe (press release)

EU Forces Auto Makers to Divulge Car Technical Data (Industry Week)
Companies have to provide information to private garages so they can repair vehicles.

Originally posted 2007-09-17 09:18:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Mill/turn complete machining CAM module allows operators to switch between turning and milling strategies at any time whilst they are programming

At the UK’s MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition, Open Mind Technologies UK will present its latest innovations for efficient CAM programming. Highlights will include the mill/turn hyperMILL millTURN module for complete machining on milling and turning machines, the new CAD integration of hyperMILL in SolidWorks and the latest version of hyperMill V10 – all to be shown in the UK for the first time.

The capabilities of Open Mind products will be highlighted with numerous live demonstrations of workpieces programmed using hyperMILL.

These will take place on the Open Mind stand as well as on the stands of the various machine tool partners.

Open Mind’s technology partners include the following.

* Agie Charmilles UK.

* CG-Tech.

* CMS Group.

* DMG UK.

* Hurco Europe.

* Mori-Seiki UK.

* Seco Tools UK.

* YMT.

Some of which will be using hyperMill cam software at MACH to provide live machining demonstrations.

Live demonstrations taking place at MACH, said Open Mind to manufacturingtalk.com, will show that hyperMILL is not only a flexible and user-friendly cam system but also a system that delivers first-class machining results.

Further details on live demonstrations can be found on the Open Mind stand at the show.

* Mill/turn in one program – as well as providing multiple demonstrations at MACH with its technology partners, visitors to Open Mind’s stand will be able to witness the hyperMILL millTURN Version 10 CAM software for milling and mill-turning with just one program.

The ability to accurately manufacture complex parts in a single set-up, reduce set-up times and increase efficiency has brought considerable demand for the mill/turn module that has been integrated into hyperMILL.

Users can switch between turning and milling strategies at any time whilst they are programming.

It also allows users to generate NC programs very easily.

The tool database, automatic stock tracking, stock management and collision control are available for all turning and milling strategies.

A mill/turn postprocessor ensures that a complete NC file is produced.

In addition to the new mill/turn module, hyperMill V10 promises to increase performance considerably thanks to its multi-core processor support.

Alongside this will be version V10 presented for the first time at MACH.

This is destined to be a major highlight for all SolidWorks users as this version includes the new CAD integration of hyperMILL in SolidWorks.

This integration allows users to work with hyperMILL in their familiar SolidWorks environment.

This version will also support Windows Vista.

* Open Mind at MACH 2008, NEC, Birmingham, UK, April 21-25, Hall 5, Stand 5556.

Originally posted 2008-01-09 23:55:35. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Free 2D/3D CAD software for Linux® and Windows® – Latest Release

IT, New Media & Software

Press release from: CAD Schroer GmbH

(openPR) – CAD Schroer Announces Latest Release of MEDUSA4® Personal, the FREE 2D/3D Design Automation Suite Now with Sheet Metal Design – Available on Windows® and Linux® Moers, Germany – 16 January 2008: CAD Schroer Group (CSG), the global engineering solutions provider, today announced the latest release of its free personal use version of the powerful MEDUSA4 design automation suite, available for Windows® and six different Linux® distributions. The industry-proven 2D/3D CAD solution now also includes a Sheet Metal Design module, and many additional enhancements. CAD Schroer, long serious about offering engineering solutions that support flexible systems strategies, released the commercial version of MEDUSA4 3.0.1 in Autumn 2007. Now MEDUSA4 Personal users can benefit from additional functionality, and support for the current versions of the following Linux distributions: CentOS, Fedora, Mandriva, RedHat, SuSE and Ubuntu . “MEDUSA4 Personal offers almost all of the functionality available in our most advanced MEDUSA4 package, including basic 3D (sheet-based modeling), parametrics, and all of MEDUSA4’s drafting power tools, like SMART Edit (“parametrics on demand”), and hidden line removal,” explains MEDUSA4 Product Line Manager Mark Simpson. “Now users can also try our simple and powerful integrated Sheet Metal Design module.” Enhancements on the drafting side include full TrueType/operating system font and Unicode (multi-language) support, easier top-down and bottom-up design, a new parts balloon tool and parts list table, and even more intelligence in the SMART Edit tool. MEDUSA4 Personal is expressly restricted to non-commercial use. Small technical differences from the commercial version include a different sheet format, watermarked print output, and the ability to import from, but not export to, DXF/DWG format. The commercial version is highly customisable, while MEDUSA4 Personal is not. “Since the day of its first release, MEDUSA4 Personal has been met with great enthusiasm. Home users seem to have a keen interest in deploying professional CAD software, and the latest version, with all the additional functionality of the professional 3.0 release, makes it an even more attractive system. As a result we are extremely confident that MEDUSA4 will keep climbing the ranks in terms of significance and value as perceived by designers in the private as well as professional spheres.” says Michael Schroer, Founding Director of CSG, whose success has been built on long-term customer relationships, and a firm “by engineers for engineers” approach to software development. To find out more, or download MEDUSA4 Personal, please visit the Products page at www.cad-schroer.com Contact Information Website: www.cad-schroer.com Email: info@cad-schroer.com Telephone: Germany: +49 2841 9184 0 UK: +44 1223 460 408 France: +33 141 94 51 40 Switzerland: +41 44 802 89-80 Italy: +39 02 38303267 USA: +1 585 264 1409 or 866-SCHROER Michael Schroer CAD Schroer GmbH Fritz-Peters-Straße 26-30 47447 Moers Germany About CAD Schroer CAD Schroer Group (CSG) is a global software development company and engineering solutions provider, headquartered in Moers, near Duesseldorf, Germany. The company has offices throughout Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, and independent subsidiaries in France, Italy, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Its products are sold direct and through an extensive, customer-focused partner network in countries throughout the globe. CSG’s product suites include the 2D/3D design automation solution MEDUSA4™ as well as STHENO/PRO™, a professional drafting plug-in for Pro/ENGINEER® users. Both systems come with a number of user-specific add-on modules offering efficiency gains for the most diverse areas of product and plant design and development. CAD Schroer also offers extensive consultancy, training and software development services. CAD Schroer’s aim is to provide customers with the best possible solutions for design engineers and the engineering process, as well as to support its clients’ strategic goals. The company’s own technical and engineering background, and its emphasis on close working relationships with customers worldwide, have fostered a “by engineers for engineers” approach to software development – always keeping abreast of the latest demands placed on engineers by modern product development processes in a highly competitive market space. To find out more, please visit our website. www.cad-schroer.com

Originally posted 2008-01-10 23:34:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

CAD/CAM software for the skilled artisian is believed to be the easiest to learn and the fastest to use engraving and routing software currently available

Delcam has released its ‘entry-level’ version of its ArtCAM family of artistic CAD/CAM software. Called ArtCAM Express, it is intended for skilled artisans, rather than engineers. Delcam said operating the software requires little knowledge of engineering or computing. Delcam believes it to be the easiest to learn and the fastest to use engraving and routing software currently available.

ArtCAM Express offers 2D drawing, and 2D and basic 3D machining functions.

Delcam told manufacturingtalk.com that ArtCAM Express provides an ideal introduction to computer-based manufacturing for companies in the signmaking, woodworking and engraving industries.

Designs can be imported in DXF, DWG, AI and EPS 2D formats, while the 3D formats supported include STL files from any CAD system, plus designs from Alias Wavefront, 3D Studio and other members of the ArtCAM family.

The software comes with a library of 3D ‘clip-art’ that new customers can use to create their first models.

All these examples can be scaled or combined to give initial designs ready for machining.

As the user increases his skills, any new designs that he creates can be added to the library.

For users that prefer to create their own designs, the software includes a range of drawing tools for producing geometric and free-form shapes, and also for editing and repairing imported 2D files.

The options for text creation support a wide range of fonts and also give complete control over spacing, kerning, and line and paragraph formatting.

* CNC machining – once the design has been finalised, the software offers a variety of strategies for CNC machining.

2D strategies supported include area clearance, profiling, engraving, vector-based machining and drilling, plus V-bit carving on all standard Windows fonts.

In addition, a 3D raster toolpath can be created within a vector boundary.

The software is supplied with a tooling database, which can be edited or added to by the user, plus drivers for many of the leading CNC engraving and routing machines.

Originally posted 2008-01-01 16:20:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter