Tooling & Production - March/April 2009 - (Page 31) westec 2009 Multi-axis focus NCCS offers the latest version of its NCL V9.7 software with dozens of enhancements that speed the creation of efficient multi-axis tool paths. These include enhancements in autoroughing, performance, and application libraries for aerospace and turbo-machiner y. Large c o m p l e x m odels load up to 25 percent faster than in previous versions. Numerical Control Computer Sciences, Booth 3282, www.rsleads.com/903tp-199 Simulation process The latest version of CGTech’s Vericut 7 features performanceimproving enhancements that reduce the time required for manufacturing engineers to develop, analyze, inspect, and document the CNC programming and machining process. Instead of focusing on new features or addon modules, CGTech has focused resources on improving simulation ease-of-use, speed, accuracy, and customer-driven enhancements. CGTech, Booth 2628, www.rsleads.com/903tp-200 Probe programming CAM enhancements Delcam’s new release of FeatureCAM 2009 increases support for mill-turn equipment. With FeatureTurn/Mill, both turning features and milling features can be programmed together to reduce programming and machining time. PowerMILL CAM now offers more complex machining operations for high-speed operations and 5-axis machining. The new versions of PartMaker and SwissCAM feature improvements in 3D simulation and handling of solid models. Delcam, Booth 3368, www.rsleads.com/903tp-203 Renishaw’s hardware and software solutions are designed for streamlined probe programming, part set-up, and in-process inspection. Hardware includes the company’s new ultra-compact OMP400 machine tool probe, 40mm in diameter and 50mm in length. The new version of Productivity+ Active Editor Pro software allows probing routines to be programmed and simulated on CAD/CAM systems during toolpath generation. Renishaw Inc., Booth 4016, www.rsleads.com/903tp-191 Laser calibration The Linear 100 from Mahr Federal is a precision, universal length measuring instrument for rapid, accurate internal and external measurements. With a direct measuring range of up to 50mm (2") and an application range of up to 100mm (4"), the Linear 100 makes it possible to do tasks such as measuring the dimension over two balls on gear ODs. Mahr Federal Inc., Booth 2416, www.rsleads.com/903tp-192 Measuring instrument Optodyne Inc. offers the MCV-5002 laser system for the calibration and 3D volumetric error compensation of CNC machine tools, CMMs, and large 5-axis gantry-type machines. The LICS100A is a compact laser calibration system for the calibration and compensation of pitch errors or displacement errors of machining centers, CNC machine tools, CMMs, and other machines. Optodyne Inc., Booth 2420, www.rsleads.com/903tp-195 New features added The latest version of GibbsCAM 2009 adds machining methods for multi-surface hard milling and high-speed machining in SolidSurfacer to provide high quality surface finishes that reduce or eliminate polishing. New lathe features offer greater efficiency through tool control, and take advantage of newer high-tech cutting tools to turn harder materials and machine smoother surfaces. Gibbs & Associates, Booth 3268, www.rsleads.com/903tp-197 www.ToolingAndProduction.com Marposs Corp. has launched a new system that enables the installation of both tool setting and part inspection probes onto machine tools using a single wireless interface unit. The Mida Optical Twin Probe System facilitates the measurement of tool length, diameter and breakage detection, together with part set-up and inspection, in one package. Marposs Corp., Booth 2519, www.rsleads.com/903tp-196 Twin probe system Battery-free probe The newest in Heidenhain touch probes includes the TS 444 battery-free probe, with its built-in air turbine generator and capacitor using the same burst of air that cleans the part. The TS 740 probe is coupled with the use of a lowforce triggering method, increasing its accuracy. Heidenhain Corp., Booth 2612, www.rsleads.com/903tp-198 March/April 2009 tooling& production 31 http://www.rsleads.com/903tp-200 http://www.rsleads.com/903tp-199 http://www.rsleads.com/903tp-191 http://www.rsleads.com/903tp-203 http://www.rsleads.com/903tp-195 http://www.rsleads.com/903tp-192 http://www.rsleads.com/903tp-196 http://www.rsleads.com/903tp-197 http://www.rsleads.com/903tp-198 http://www.ToolingAndProduction.com
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