Hexagon and Raytheon Technologies partner to deliver a simulation tool that will enable evaluation and optimization of metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes through the prediction of thermal history and defects at the laser path and powder layer scale.
On November 9, 2022, Seco Tools and selected partners will host the hybrid live event, Automotive & General Engineering ITI. Machining demonstration sessions as well as expert presentations will introduce the latest solutions for automotive manufacturing and general engineering. Hosted physically in the new Innovation Hub in Erkrath near Düsseldorf, Germany, the German Auto ITI program will be streamed live online. In addition, an English stream will be available sharing highlights and interviews from the live German event.
On 22 September 2022, GF Machining Solutions released version 1.12.5 of its CAM software for texturing, engraving and micromachining Laser machines. This release includes two major new features: 3DCurvesTM and FlexiBlastTM, incorporated in LaserDesignTM.
Mastercam Mill offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. Multiaxis features, 3D enhancements, and 2D high-speed toolpaths combine with dozens of additional new enhancements in a software package intended to improve shop floor productivity.
JG Group from Poland were second time winners of the virtual category for their beautiful and highly creative model of a Hummingbird that attracted significant industry votes.
AddUp, the French leader in metal additive manufacturing, joins the WBA Tooling Academy in Germany. A new platform equipped with a laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) machine will allow manufacturers to use this technology for their innovative tooling projects.
Milling challenging materials like tough steels, stainless steels, superalloys and titanium cause built-up or notched edges and broken inserts that increase tooling costs and cause unexpected downtime.
OPEN MIND Supports Research Project. Leibniz University Hannover’s Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools has researched whether it is possible to save energy when conducting machining work by adjusting coolant lubricant pressure (CL pressure).
In the metalworking industry, ensuring a high-grade surface finish has always been one of the main directions in cutting tool development. This is also true for indexable face milling cutters. Despite significant improvement in the high surface quality of milled surfaces, tool designers still believe that available resources have not yet exhausted and that intelligent applications of the last generations of advanced milling cutters can substantially improve surface texture.