CAM

To get better high-speed performance from Makino machines, a shop tried Cimatron CAM software.

Surfcam Velocity 4 reportedly improves three-axis finishing and four and five-axis machining by controlling loads on the tool.

Pro/Toolmaker 8.1, a stand-alone program, generates reliable NC toolpaths from Pro/Engineer and other MCAD software.

The worldwide market for NC software and related services grew almost 7% last year, reaching $1.31 billion, based on end-user payments.

Design-only versions of ArtCAM programs are for more artistic applications than conventional CAD/CAM systems, which tend to require knowledge of engineering and mathematical principles.

All SmartCAM V14 programs now include the ACIS kernel and industry-standard OpenGL, providing solid-model import, export, and display.

GibbsCAM software can directly read native SolidWorks part and assembly files.

Costimator OEM V8.0 helps OEMs determine the true costs of manufactured parts.

It's important to consider the context in which a CAM program will be used when evaluating it.

Our company provides fast turnaround on difficult projects that involve design, engineering, prototyping, and fabrication.

The SmartCAM V13.5 family of software handles everything from two-axis work to complex three-axis molds, dies, and prototypes.

SmartCAM V13.5 features a "toopath container" that captures information on specific toolpaths, letting users view and modify original manufacturing parameters with a single command.

Software recognizes manufacturing features and then dips into a machining knowledge base to generate toolpaths with little operator assistance.

NX CAM Express NC programming software, which targets small to midsize manufacturers, works alone or inside Velocity Series PLM applications.

Special postprocessors targeting Mori Seike's entire NT line of multitasking machine tools have a graphical interface that provides an easy-tounderstand front-end to complex partcutting programs.