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Delcam has launched the 2012 version of its PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining. The new release includes a number of new strategies, together with more general enhancements to make programming faster and machining more efficient with the best-possible surface finish. Full details, including videos demonstrating the new functionality. The most important new option is flowline machining. With flowline machining, the toolpath is divided between a pair of drive curves in a constant number of passes, rather than having a varying number of passes with a constant stepover. The toolpath will have its start and end passes on the drive curves, with the intermediate passes blending between them. This approach gives smoother results since it ensures that each...

DELMIA offers the right mix of business solutions from virtual process definition, workcell set-up, optimization, scheduling, and operation, to maintenance of real-time production systems, assisting teams across the development enterprise make better decisions faster and accelerating process engineering to achieve maximum production efficiency, lower costs, improved quality, and reduced time to market. 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 –...

Vero Software, a leading provider of CAD/CAM/CAE solutions for the tooling industry, are pleased to announce the release of Machining STRATEGIST V13. A powerful multi-axis CAM solution that generates optimum HSM roughing and finishing CNC toolpaths for both the office and shop-floor environment. Machining STRATEGIST is a CAD independent solution and can work with data from all major 3D modelling systems. Within the latest release, support for VISI 19 has been included and the CAD interfaces have been aligned to Parasolid v24, SolidEdge ST4 and Catia v5 r21. Significant product enhancements include a number of new machining algorithms that will greatly benefit both Machining STRATEGIST customers and OEM partners. New CAM developments include : HM Waterline Passes – A finishing...

I-DEAS (Integrated Design and Engineering Analysis Software), a Computer-aided design software package. It was originally produced by Structural Dynamics Research Corporation in 1982. I-DEAS was used primarily in the automotive industry, most notably by Ford Motor Company (who standardized on the program) and by General Motors. SDRC was bought in 2001 by its competitor, Electronic Data Systems, which had also acquired UGS Corp. (maker of Unigraphics). EDS merged these two products into NX. UGS was purchased by Siemens AG in May 2007, and was renamed Siemens PLM Software. Siemens PLM Solutions has, since 2001, been implementing a plan to move I-deas customers forward to NX while also taking care of the immediate needs of I-deas customers. This plan focuses on...

Mastercam X6 delivers full 64-bit support and a powerful set of new tools to help you make the most of your shop. We\’ve listed some highlights below (click the video icon to see a quick demonstration): Mill and Router: The new in-process stock model delivers an accurate representation of your part as toolpaths are applied to it. The model can be verified and used as the basis for additional toolpaths. video Enhanced dynamic milling includes finer control and additional time savings. video Fast 2D HST region chaining dramatically speeds up dynamic toolpath programming. video Smart rest roughing uses the new in-process stock model to create a highly efficient pass to remove stock remaining from a larger tool Hybrid finish \”filler\”...

SolidWorks 3D CAD software offers three packages building in functionality and tiered to best suit the needs of your organization. All packages utilize the intuitive SolidWorks user interface to speed your design process and make you instantly productive. SolidWorks Premium A no-compromise solution for the engineer who wants it all. SolidWorks Premium combines the capabilities of SolidWorks Professional with powerful simulation and design validation toolsets, as well as advanced wire and pipe routing functionality. You will get designs right the first time with the SolidWorks flagship offering.Product:SOLIDWORKS.2012.SP1.0.MULTILINGUAL Lanaguage:Multi Language Platform:WIN32&WIN64 Size:2DVD

SPI SheetMetalWorks 2012 is 100% integrated with SolidWorks. The complete functionality of SolidWorks is available, ensuring the sheet metal part can be edited at any time. SPI SheetMetalWorks specifically addresses the needs of companies involved in the design and manufacturing of parametric sheet metal parts and assemblies. It leads to significant increase in ready-to-manufacture products and makes the design process instant, resulting in dramatic time savings between concept and the testing of actual parts.Product:SPI SheetMetalWorks 2012 for SolidWorks 2012 Lanaguage:Multi Language Platform:WIN32&WIN64 Size:1CD

Version 9 offers you unparalleled design capabilities for your railroad layout. Built on a strong, innovative set of design tools, the new 3D terrain and landscape features let you really visualize your layout like never before. Its powerful Dynamic Design Tools™ let you quickly build precise track of any design. And a comprehensive suite of 3D Object Design Tools let you craft buildings, rolling stock, equipment, automobiles, cranes, boats and just about anything you can imagine. High-speed, textured, 3D rendering brings life to your track plan You can position your viewpoint at any location to evaluate your design. And when you\’re done, you can print 1:1 Cross-Sections so you can cut bulkheads for the terrain you\’ve designed. 3rd PlanIt is...

KISSsoft is a software package to perform sizing calculations for machine elements. The gears are the central element in the transmission. In addition, shafts, bearings, connecting elements, springs, as well as chains/belts can also be calculated. KISSsoft is rounded out by supplementary modules performing such tasks as tolerance calculations and conversions between different hardness systems. Gears Sizing calculations are available for all common gear types (cylindrical gears, bevel gears, worm gears, helical gears, hypoid gears, and crown gears). For cylindrical gears, the software also works with planetary sets and gear racks. In addition to a feature for reviewing calculations with respect to standards (ISO, DIN, AGMA, VDI, Klingenberg), the program also offers a number of different design and optimization functions....

ModuleWorks, the leading supplier of CAD/CAM components for 3-5-Axis toolpath generation and simulation have confirmed their partnership with CAD/CAM Solution provider, Euklid CAD/CAM AG to provide state-of-the art Simulation for the EUKLID product range. A full case study may be found on the ModuleWorks www site, but the highlights are included below. EUKLID, from Switzerland, is a well known CAM system specialising in the design and manufacture of mould tools and dies. It includes sophisticated CAM strategies for machining including high speed cutting and 5-Axis simultaneous machining. In 2008, Euklid recognised the growing demand for Simulation technology from their customers and decided this needed to be a part of the EUKLID product range. Customers were pushing harder for right first...