What Is Push-Button Automation?
First of all, “push button” means that with only a few clicks a CAM user can produce one or more machining operations. […]
Automation make your job faster and easier
Myth or fact: CAM systems that offer push-button automation tell machinists how to program their parts. If you said it’s a myth you’re absolutely right. It’s actually the other way around. In an automated CAM system, the programmer dictates to the system how parts are to be machined. […]
Some considerations when it comes to the post-processor
1) Look for software developers who offer post-processors that are certified by machine tool manufacturers to optimize your manufacturing costs and times. […]
Make sure CAD/CAM system is suitable for your company
Have your provider put a clause in your contract that makes this clear. They should be able to create test files made with the software for your equipment and have you run it before you take delivery or install. […]
You can use 2-D or 3-D for Mold Design
Two-dimensional/3-D mold design is probably the most popular way of designing a mold today – you can have control over the appearance of the flat 2-D design, the speed of the initial layout, and the precise geometry and functionality of the 3-D solid model. Many customers today provide a 3-D solid model to the mold [...]
What is 3-D Mold Design?
3-D mold design is fully parametric; only time and the ability of the designer can limit what can be accomplished in this area. […]
What is 2-D Mold Design?
Two-dimensional mold design is the computer-generated equivalent of a board drawing – otherwise known as stick drawings. The advantage of 2-D over board drawings is that the geometry should be correct, rather than just close – so if you need to scale any geometry accurately, […]
We are exploring STEP-NC Components
While STEP-NC is in its earliest phases and moving at a steady pace, there are a variety of its components that can be explored by the moldmaking industry. In the long run, manufacturers will have a choice as to how they provide STEP-NC data to their machine tools. […]
What can we get in the Manufacturing Conjunction?
Visualize this e-capable manufacturing scenario. A job shop downloads a 3-D model in the STEP file format from a website. The STEP file provides direct input (STEP-NC) for the machine tool – product information such as geometry, features, machining steps and toolpaths. […]
What Is STEP-NC and How Does It Relate to STEP?
In a nutshell, STEP defines a standard for CAD product design data including geometry, topology, tolerances, relationships, attributes, assemblies, configuration and more. STEP-NC is an extension of STEP that annotates product design information with manufacturing information such as tooling, stock, manufacturing features and process sequence. […]