PRODUCT PREVIEWS
parameters to be stored and later recalled. Part materials can be defi ned directly within the SmartCAM application, and speeds and feeds can be stored and updated directly, without the need of a separate utility. The new Machine Defi - nition allows all fi les associated with a particular machine to be simply recalled by selecting the machine name. New HSM improvements include new roughing and fi nishing toolpath smoothing capabilities that remove sharp corners from the toolpath and reduce shock to both the tool and machine. New closed-profi le continuous morphing and ramping strategies can also be used in combination with the new smoothing capabilities. SmartCAMcnc Ph: 541-344-4563 Web site:
www.smartcamcnc.com
Integrated Measurement System The newly enhanced IMS-I integrated measuring system achieves maximum linear motion positioning accuracy even in challenging work environments. The compact solution for ball-and-roller rail systems has an inductive design that offers repeatable accuracy performance equivalent to that of more expensive glass scale systems. The incremental IMS-I provides feedback for distances of up to 4500 mm, and allows several runner blocks to be positioned
independently of each other on the same rail. Whenever cooling lubricant and chips are introduced in the working environment or strong electric and magnetic fi elds disrupt sensor operation, designers and engineers require a travel measuring system that is as robust as it is accurate. The advanced IMS-I integrated measuring system is a compact alternative. The system offers repeatability accuracy levels of 0.25 µm and scale precision is ±3 µm/m, both of which allow the IMS-I to offer almost identical performance to that of a glass scale.
Bosch Rexroth Corp. Ph: 800-739-7684 Web site:
www.boschrexroth-us.com
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Machining Software The updated version of PartMaker software includes improved sup- port for today’s latest breed of multitasking machine tools, such as vertical mill-turns, more powerful milling and turning functionality, and a unique approach to post processing for multiaxis turn-mill centers
and Swiss-type lathes. The new PartMaker 2015 includes specialist support for vertical mill-turns that provide the turning functionality typically found on a vertical turret lathe (VTL). PartMaker 2015 also offers support for turret-based Swiss lathes with programmable B-axis live tooling at- tachments as well as more intuitive handing of angled live tooling attachments. The software also offers a variety of improvements to the software’s post-processing technol- ogy and new functionality to help guide users on how to best take advantage of their specifi c multitasking machine tool’s capabilities. PartMaker Inc. Ph: 215-643-5077 Web site:
www.partmaker.com
Simulation Software
New updates of MSC Nastran 2014 and Patran 2014 simula- tion software are available. MSC Nastran 2014 delivers signif- icant enhancements to its solver embedded fatigue function- ality as well as performance improvements and ease of use. The Patran 2014 software supports the new fatigue analysis capabilities and delivers improvements to nonlinear analysis support. The highly popular external super-element (SE) ca- pability of MSC Nastran has been enhanced, providing users with the ability to rotate, move or mirror a primary external SE. This capability is designed to reduce the modeling effort for full vehicle analysis with duplicate assemblies like aircraft engines attached to wings, or landing gears attached to the fuselage. The new Patran 2014 provides support for the new capabilities of MSC Nastran and MSC Fatigue, with speed improvements up to 25% faster and improved CAD import/ export capabilities. MSC Software Corp. Ph: 714-540-8900 Web site:
www.mscsoftware.com
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