We’ve seen how to inspect the scan of a single, manufactured part against an inspection plan generated using a nominal CAD model. But what if we have many manufactured part scans to inspect against the same inspection plan, using the same nominal CAD model. That’s where Batch Processing comes in. The exact same inspection process can be reused as many times as needed and no human intervention is required. Once the batch processing [...]
Freeform Plus - Redefining Patient Specific 3D Design | 2 Minute Tuesday In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we take a look at Freeform Plus and how it can be used for patient specific 3D Design. Or watch and subscribe on YouTube ➤ https://youtu.be/57GSzGA2YgI
Batch Processing in Control X Professional This month, we continue to explore the Control X Professional Automation tools. Last month, we took a look at the Airfoil Analysis tool. This month, we focus on Batch Processing. Batch processing enables the user to create an inspection plan using a nominal CAD model and can then automatically assign the same inspection criteria to any number of scans, located on the user’s network. [...]
Mastercam customers, get ready to elevate your machining capabilities with the latest B-Axis Contour Turning Enhancements! These advancements are designed to provide you with greater precision, efficiency, and flexibility in your machining processes. Here’s a closer look at the benefits: 1. Enhanced Tool Angle Controls The new enhancements offer improved control over tool angles, allowing for more precise adjustments. This means you can achieve better surface finishes and more accurate cuts, reducing the need [...]
What's New with Shining 3D Scanners Einscan HX and HX2 (Reverse Engineering) The HX is an excellent scanner for reverse engineering. For the scanning and reverse engineering of many part sizes and shapes, the Einscan HX (and soon, the HX2) are an excellent choice. Stay-tuned for HX2 info. when it becomes available. The HX and HX2 are hybrid scanners. While holding 40 micron total tolerance in laser mode, this scanner model can also scan [...]
Utilizing Color Maps for understanding machining outcomes Consider this airfoil. It was programmed and machined on a 5-Axis mill, using a single setup. The ball mill was able to travel completely around the shape, during the machining process and therefore blending the top and bottom of the surface didn’t need to be considered. Our job is to inspect the airfoil and make suggestions to the CNC Programmer and Tool Designer to optimize the machining process. [...]
Freeform Plus – Exporting a Clay Model for 3D Printing In this week's 2 minute Tuesday, we revisit a very popular webinar presented several months ago titled, “Redefining Patient-Specific 3D Design,” to discuss how a clay model can be exported for 3D printing applications from Oqton's Freeform Plus.
An Overview of the Formlabs Fuse- CimCast In our fifth episode of CimCast, we discuss the Fuse 3D printers from one of Cimquest's vendors, Formlabs. Learn more: https://cimquest-inc.com/formlabs-fuse-1-new/
