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oday we have released HSMWorks 2012 R4. Some of the new features and changes are listed below. You can see the complete list of changes under history when choosing download. Documentation * The manual has been reorganized and has been significantly updated. User Interface * The cycle type is now presented directly in the operation manager for drilling operations. * The type of pattern folders is now presented in the operation manager. * Added support for previewing of patterns directly from the operation manager. * Added support for adding pictures for the individual operations for setup sheets. * Added support live stock preview for combined mill/turn from the operation manager. * Improved geometry height analysis performance. * Added support for...

CAD / CAM / CAE System American company PTC (Parametric Technology Corporation) is a CAD system of the upper level and covers all areas of design, production planning and manufacturing. Wide range of three-dimensional modeling apparatus, the high quality of the result and its resistance to subsequent changes made by Creo system one of the leading CAD / CAM / CAE-systems, and have direct access to the system life cycle support product Windchill PDMLink Creo translates into the category of PLM-systems .LOSTCreo is a scalable suite of integrated applications more interoperable, function covering the entire field of product development. Creo product design applications so that the different roles of the product development team can use the most suitable for their...

CIMCO Edit 6 is the editor-of-choice for professional CNC programmers who demand a reliable, full-featured and professional editing and communication tool.CIMCO Edit 6 is the latest version of the most popular CNC program editor on the market. With over 80,000 licenses distributed in the past few years, CIMCO Edit is the editor-of-choice for professional CNC programmers who demand a full-featured and reliable, cost-effective professional editing and communication tool. Every aspect of CIMCO Edit 6 is new, from the multi-pane tabbed layout to the dynamic toolbars and menus. CIMCO Edit 6 also includes new and powerful tools such as an enhanced file compare utility, a reengineered graphical backplotter, and the new NC-Assistant programming tool. Full-featured CNC editorCIMCO Edit 6 provides a...

n 1965 Donald Welbourn, Director in Industrial Co-operation at Cambridge University, had the vision to see the possibility of using computers to assist pattern makers to solve the problems of modeling difficult 3D shapes. Today we take for granted 3D modeling, in 1965 only crude 2D drawing systems were available using terminals linked to large main frame computers. Initial work was sponsored by the Science Research Council but finding money to support the development was a constant problem for Donald Welbourn. In 1973 Donald persuaded his friend Lord Caldecote, then chairman of the Delta Metal Group and an ex-Cambridge engineer, to send Delta graduate engineer Ed Lambourne to work on the development of DUCT at Cambridge University Engineering Department, ultimately...

CATIA is the world’s leading solution for product design excellence. It addresses all manufacturing organizations, from OEMs through their supply chains, to small independent producers.About Dassault Systemes As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systemes brings value to more than 130,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systemes applications provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systemes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product – SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design – DELMIA for virtual production – SIMULIA for virtual testing – ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, EXALEAD for search-based applications and 3DVIA...

With Creo 2.0, PTC introduces a 10th app to the Creo family – Creo Options ModelerTM – a new role-specific app built for designers who need to create or validate modular product designs in 3D early in a design cycle. The new app, available this summer, delivers a dedicated, easy-to-use, powerful set of capabilities to build accurate, up-to-date, precise 3D-based product assemblies, irrespective of size or complexity. When used with Creo ParametricTM, Creo Options Modeler enables teams to validate precise mass, center of gravity, and even check and resolve critical issues like interference for modular designs. Creo Options Modeler contributes to PTC’s AnyBOMTM Assembly technology vision, which promises to give teams the power and scalability needed to create, validate and...

The 2012 release of Delcam’s PowerINSPECT inspection software includes new options to make inspection easier. In addition, basic reverse engineering functionality has been added to the point-cloud module. Full details of the new release are on www.delcam.tv/pi2012/lz. PowerINSPECT is firmly established as the world’s leading hardware-independent inspection software. It combines the ability to work with all types of inspection device with a comprehensive range of inspection routines for taking simple measurements, for inspection of geometric features and for analysing complex 3D surfaces. The resulting reports present detailed information in an easy-to-read format, that can be understood by all engineers not just inspection specialists. For the 2012 release, a new mirror command has been added to save programming time for symmetrical...

he Most Accurate and Most Recognized Real-Time Material Cost Reduction Tool for Estimators and Tool Engineers 50 times faster and more accurate (1.4% vs 10% inaccuracy) than manual calculations; on average supplier variation between estimate and actual costs is 25% Accurate material cost in minutes for budget integrity; 1.4% inaccuracy, accounting for material stretch and forming over tight radii Reduce material costs and number of prove-out trials Speedy prediction of hot points Best technology to handle undercut parts; in this case saves 2-4 hours of labour compared to other technologies FEATURES: Best in Class user interface – for immediate productivity Materials database – populated by common materials; can add your own materials Geometry tools – Extensive tools for editing imported...

SolidCAM is the true standard Gold-Certified integrated CAM-Engine for SolidWorks. SolidCAM provides seamless, single-window integration and full associativity to the SolidWorks design model, essentially putting the most powerful CAM features available right at your fingertips inside SolidWorks. All machining operations are created, calculated and verified, without leaving the SolidWorks window. SolidCAM is the last CAM solution you will ever need to buy. With its unlimited upgrade path, SolidCAM supports 2.5D Milling, 3D Milling, High-Speed Machining, 4/5 axes Multi-Sided Milling, Sim. 5-axes milling, Turning, Turn-Mill up to 7 axes and WireEDM. You will grow with, never outgrow SolidCAM. SolidCAM provides life like simulations of all machining operations and rest material throughout the complete manufacturing process. Features:Complete SolidWorks IntegrationFull Associativity to the...

SplitWorks is a powerfulenvironment including specialmenus, integrating the standardSolidWorks mold tools as well. FEATURES Initial core/cavity analysisincluding PL display and minimumdraft face calculation.Dynamic Property Page includingpop up menu functionality.Integrates standard mold menus.Multi-splitting capability.Parting surface generator.Hole filling menu.Solid insert creation.Full associativity between part andinserts.PARAMETRIC CORE/CAVITY DESIGNParting surface application for injection molding, dies, progressive dies etc.Full associativity between part and insert (even for external file format changes i.e. IGES)SINGLE ENGINEERING MODEL FOR PLASTIC PART AND MOLD DESIGNIntegrated with SolidWorks menus.Useful to both plastic part designer and mold manufacturer.Seamless integration between SplitWorks and SolidWorks functionality.SPLITWORKS FUNCTIONALITYInitial splittingDynamic preview of core and cavity surfaces according to a specific direction.Heuristic straddle face angle analysis.Preview of parting line creation on “both side” surfaces.Split the part into...