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January 2016
Save 2000 Hours Annually with Dynamic Motion Technology
Recently a multiaxis programming consultant, Ron Branch of 5th Axis Consulting Inc. in Marietta, CA, was asked to integrate advanced machining strategies for an important aerospace part being manufactured on an Okuma Multus U4000 9-axis Mill/Turn machine. In this case, the company was removing large amounts of material with the lathe even though it was theoretically possible to do it in much higher […]
Design Evolution through 3D Printing
United Tool & Die is a prominent tube, duct, and sheet metal fabricator operating in the aerospace industry. Founded in 1925 and based in West Hartford, CT, their customer base includes acclaimed aerospace leaders such as Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, and Sikorsky. UTD has flourished in the aerospace field due to an unyielding dedication towards innovation and continuous process improvement. They’ve recently implemented […]
Cimquest on HealthTec Talk Live
Our President & CEO Rob Hassold was interviewed on HealthTech Talk Live at the MD&M Philadelphia Conference 2015, hosted by Jill Schiaparelli. Rob explained some of the latest advancements in manufacturing including efficiencies in traditional subtractive manufacturing, as well as the new materials available for 3D printing. He showed off a bicycle frame that Cimquest designed and 3D printed in-house and explained some of the ways 3D printing is helping in the medical industry. Watch the interview below.
3D Printed Custom Earphones
Normal is a company in New York City that is using 3D printing to develop a gadget that many of us rely on every day – earphones. Earphones are a cherished component of smartphones, mp3 players, tablets, and computers. In the earphones industry, there are a wide variety of options available, ranging in size, shape, material, and sound quality. But even with this abundance of choices, it can be difficult to find a comfortable pair that […]
Mastercam X9 Linked Edges
There is a new option in Mastercam X9 called “Linked Edges” in toolpath chaining for solids. In previous versions, solid chaining was limited to picking loops of edges on individual faces. Now, thanks to technology first seen in Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS, tangent edges of adjacent faces can be linked to produce 2D and 3D cuts.
It is interesting […]
Dynamic Motion Misconceptions
There are some common misconceptions surrounding the type of machining that Dynamic Motion delivers. Some assume toolpaths that are designed for fast, controlled cuts are intended for use on special high speed machines. The truth is that Dynamic Motion is built to give you a benefit on virtually any milling machine you run – old or new. It’s certainly true that newer and more sophisticated machines can output parts with greater efficiency, but you’ll see dramatic […]