With five-axis machining, WPP has realized an overall 65 percent reduction in setup time and a 30 percent reduction in the amount of setup parts, saving thousands of dollars, much of which they credit to using hyperMILL from Open Mind Technologies.
In addition to the right machine, tooling and fixturing options, CAM software must be selected carefully. However, it takes more than the right machine tool to realize the full potential of a five-axis process. Features for reliably checking the CAM programs users create and the ability to quickly and easily alter tool paths - even during the final phase - are among some of the helpful tools provided by the OPEN MIND CAM Utilities.Implementing five-axis machining can be an excellent strategy for efficiently producing accurate, complex parts. The OPEN MIND CAM Utilities support the user from the CAM to the NC program. All the user needs to enter is a preference angle. In 5-axis simultaneous machining, the software calculates the tool positions automatically. With the collision checking and avoidance features, the programming of 5-axis tasks has become as easy as 3D programming. Machining strategies and tools can be combined as macros and stored in a graphical database, from which they can be retrieved at any time. Intelligent machining strategies reduce programming and machining time, thereby cutting production costs and shortening the 'time-to-market.' This CAM solution's greatly enhanced feature technology provides numerous options for standardizing and automating the programming of recurring and similar part geometry. hyperMILL for SolidWorks offers 2D, 3D, HSC, and 5-axis machining strategies and a mill turn module - and all that under one user interface. These are the reasons why OPEN MIND Technologies AG has long been providing integration with leading CAD systems. Familiar user interfaces simplify operation and increase user acceptance.
Integrated processes with universal data models guarantee security and transparency in the production process.
HyperMILL -the integrated CAM solution for SolidWorks - allows the user to turn CAD designs into NC code for machining without having to leave the familiar program environment.
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