Increase productivity and sustainability

CGTech has released version 9.2 of its Vericut CNC machine simulation, verification and optimisation software for all types of CNC machining, including additive and hybrid manufacturing processes. The software operates independently, but can also integrate with leading CAM systems.

Vericut 9.2 increases productivity and sustainability with several new features that boost manufacturing efficiency, help preserve machines and cutting tools, increase machine capacity, and reduce repair and scrap costs. Substantial speed increases to collision checking and overall performance, a New 3DLiv™ interface, improved cutting tool support and reporting enhancements, are just a few of the notable features in this latest release.

Hundreds of customer-driven improvements and software requests also feature in the new version.

“Vericut has been designed to meet the needs of all types of machine shops – from small job shops to OEMs and tier-one suppliers that are regularly pushing the limits of CNC technology,” says Vericut product manager Gene Granata. “The enhancements in version 9.2 provide the speed that machine shops of all sizes need to produce more efficient programs faster and get their products to market more quickly and competitively, while promoting conservation of valuable material and human resources.”

CGTech’s integrated simulation-optimisation solution, Vericut Force, also benefits from these latest enhancements. Force reduces machining times, extends tool life, prevents undesirable cutting conditions and improves part quality. Vericut 9.2 provides Force optimisation users with more options for setting and adjusting optimisation limits, more comprehensive tooling data and greater customisation options for graphs and reports.

For further information
www.cgtech.com

Dynamic HPC milling with Horn DS

Horn (Stand D15, Hall 4) will use the exhibition to launch its expanded DS range of solid-carbide end mills with new, high-performance geometry. The system is for the HPC (high-performance cutting) of high-strength steels at high metal removal rates. Notably, the DS end mill excels in both dynamic and standard roughing applications. Different helix angles create an irregular tooth pitch, making for smooth operation. The tool’s optimised face geometry reduces cutting pressure during linear or circular ramping, while improved chip spaces ensure optimal process reliability during chip formation and removal.

For further information
www.phorn.co.uk

Mastercam 2022 centres on turning

CNC Software Inc, developer of Mastercam CADCAM software, has released Mastercam 2022 turning solutions. From accepting and programming any CAD file to Dynamic Motion roughing and precision finishing, Mastercam 2022 gives users a variety of options to turn parts exactly as required. Mastercam 2022 features new mill-turn support, and enhancements to 3D turning tools, stock diameter and more.

With Mastercam 2022, users can now: define reusable holder assemblies; create collections of adapters, extensions and holders; and store them as an assembly. In short, users can save time and avoid errors by creating reusable assemblies of modular components. These assemblies can be stored in a library and used for the creation of full 3D lathe tool assemblies.

When defining stock dimensions in job set-up, a new button lets users specify the outer or inner diameter by selecting an arc or radial face. After selecting the button, users are returned to the graphics window where they can select an arc or radial face. Programmers can also select an edge. Mastercam automatically reads the proper diameter value from the selected geometry.

The 2022 version of Mastercam introduces steady-rest support for mill-turning, which allows users to precisely position and simulate steady rests throughout the machining process, adding part support capability to turning, milling and part-handling operations. This includes new component types, enhanced component libraries, dedicated operations for each type of steady rest, part handling strategies and simulation features.

The sub-program support from other Mastercam products has also been added to the mill-turn module. Users can create sub-programs for depth cuts and hole-making operations.

For further information
www.mastercam.co.uk

Experience the limit of feasibility

EMO visitors will see Kern (Stand C21, Hall 1) undertake live machining demonstrations to show how injection moulding tools for filter housings (used in respiratory masks) can be machined with a precision of less than 1 µm and surfaces in the single-digit nanometer range. This level of precision and surface finish will be demonstrated on the Kern Micro HD machining centre that is now available in the UK from Rainford Precision.

The parts will initially be roughed with the Heidenhain optimised contouring machining (OCM) option and then brought to the highest quality at critical points with five-axis jig grinding cycles. After machining, the manual polishing of such precision parts is an industry-standard process, however, as the Micro HD achieves surface quality in the single-digit nanometer range, manufacturers can omit this step.

For further information www.rainfordprecision.com

ModuleWorks releases version 2021.08

ModuleWorks has released the 2021.08 version of its CADCAM software components. This second ModuleWorks release of 2021 contains new and enhanced features across the entire product range, including new performance-improving features for multi-axis machining, two-axis machining and PrimeTurning.

Automatic rest finishing for multi-axis machining automatically applies a rest-finishing cycle to any remaining non-machined areas that could not be reached by wall and floor finishing operations. The wall and floor finishing operations carry information about which areas can be machined and which cannot. The new rest-finishing cycle automatically extracts this information from the operations and creates a rest-machining area that can be reached using a different tool with automatic tilting. Operators can choose which areas to machine and which curves to use as guide curves.

Two-axis roughing and finishing in a single operation is for wireframe engraving, enabling operators to add a final profile pass to roughing operations. This capability accelerates the engraving process because roughing and finishing are now performed in a single operation. By selecting one of the new sorting options for the 2D wireframe engraving cycle, operators can adjust the sequence in which a part’s features are machined, making it easy to apply the engraving pattern to a wide variety of scenarios.

The clean-up pass is a new feature for the PrimeTurning roughing cycle. After running the roughing cycle with the arc-entry operation, unwanted material is sometimes left in the corners of the stock. The new clean-up pass automatically removes the unwanted rest material to ensure clean, high-quality roughing.

For further information
www.moduleworks.com