Design/Engineering influence on CAD/CAM development
Design and engineering advancements also are a strong influence on CAD/CAM development,For example, […]
PC Hardware Advancements benefit CAD/CAM market
It’s no secret that computer hardware has come a long way in the last decade—computer hardware that was prevalent back then is for the most part useless today. […]
CAD/CAM software should be more efficient in mold making
It is common knowledge that the industry has become increasingly competitive over the last decade—and moldmakers have responded in kind with shorter leadtimes while cutting costs and improving quality. To keep up with their customers, manufacturers and suppliers of CAD/CAM technology also have been pushing the envelope to create more sophisticated software that can address [...]
We recommend to use Thickness analysis software in design
Thickness analysis software is a CAD tool that facilitates the measurement and validation of wall thickness of 3-D CAD models. It accelerates the design review process for manufacturability, enabling designs to move to prototyping and production stages much faster. Unlike the traditional measurement tools, the right thickness analysis software should be fast and easy to [...]
How to understand Separating Design and Manufacture
It is somewhat ironic that software companies are promoting closer integration when an increasing number of toolmakers are separating design and manufacture by putting responsibility for CAM onto the shop floor. This approach gives a number of potential advantages. […]
How to understand the Integration of CAD and CAM
The closer integration of the two technologies offers obvious advantages to smaller manufacturers of simpler parts, where the product designer will often also be the machine tool programmer. Having a common interface for the CAD and CAM software makes learning the two programs easier, while automatic updating of the toolpaths if the design changes will [...]
Introduction to Workpiece Characteristics in EDM
The spark intensity is not the only determining factor affecting the surface integrity. This also is dependent on the thermal conductivity of the work metal. High thermally conductive metals will usually have a smaller white layer and less microcracking than a lower conductive material. […]
H.E.A.T. can be used in Mold Manufacturing
In moldmaking applications, High Energy Applied Technology (H.E.A.T.) can be used very effectively to cut inserts, core pins and insert pockets that contain contours and changing surface thicknesses. […]
H.E.A.T. is Tested Against Other EDM Technologies
High Energy Applied Technology(H.E.A.T.) has been tested against other major EDM brands. In almost every case, it has been proven to burn at least 15 percent faster, produce part straightness of .0005 inches in one roughing pass and .0002 inches with one rough and one skim, in parts up to 12 inches tall, and provide [...]
Introduction to High Energy Applied Technology
High Energy Applied Technology (H.E.A.T.) was developed to address the need for high-speed cutting of wire EDM applications where good, sealed flushing cannot be achieved, while at the same time providing high accuracy, unparalleled part straightness, and good surface finishes. The desire to be able to use the most common EDM wires in today’s market [...]