Like I keep telling, it’s Google, “cnc at home” searchwords, and choose from a list of thousands!
Illustration 36A guy named V. Chan, at pathcom.com, created this drill-mill conversion
Software’s not a problem, you can find free software, cheap software, expensive software, you can even learn how to make your own CNC controlling software, what have you!
You can use your present PC to control it, use an old 386, buy the CNC, Computer, and all, but by now you’re just wondering:
“Yeah, right, but WHY DO I NEED A CNC MACHINE?”
Well, in theory, if you have one of those, you will never have to build a Prototype, just “draw” the pieces in some 3D program, have the CNC mill them out of metal blocks, or other material, and assemble the Prototype like as much as some IKEA furniture!
In my Prototype building experience, tough, NOTHING is that simple, something always needs some extra work, but hey, Industrial Precision pieces, just as you imagined them, now that’s something not to snare at!
Illustration 37 This guy, Tom Gootee, at fullnet.com, built a CNC machine from an Epson printer!
So go have some fun, be it building, buying it all ready to mill, converting it from a drill press, Google it, choose what’s right for you, could not be the one that suits your neighbor, the CNC world’s yours!
HEY! IT GETS BETTER!
Now there’s?Fab@home.org, and all your problem’s over!
These guys are into Fabricating, or CNC home manufacturing, or buildin’ your 3D stuff with a home made Robot.
And not only that, they help you MAKE YOUR OWN CNC MACHINE with only a fraction of the money you spend on Pro CNCs, but with a even more flexible machine! And you can even save more money, if you’ve got some old Printer around.
If you’re thinking you cannot do it, think again, ‘cos they teach every darn step, even WIRE CUTTING the right way, so there’s no excuse not to try!
Now that’s good news or what?
RepRap, another fabber
Here’s another Fabber, RepRap, notice the different steel rod approach, comes also with Software support, same as Fab@home…
Max’s, much more than a Little Robot shop
Max’s Little Robot shop, the title says…
But that’s not true: It’s a HUGE help for lots of projects you may have.
I’m just reading the tabs at the left of his page, Robots, Mechanical Fabbing, Injection Molding, the guy’s made a machine for it,
AND a download area!
There you’ll find lots of CAD files, don’t you just love the kewl CAD appearance…
Plus a Digital Electronics section that you have to see.
Be sure to give this Site a Look, you will learn a lot.
http://www.users.qwest.net/~kmaxon/index.html
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Swoosh Technologies and IMS Software Deliver G-Code Verification
Swoosh Technologies & Solutions, LLC, a leading reseller of automated design & manufacturing software tools, training and staffing, has entered into a partnership agreement with IMS Software, a leading provider of manufacturing software products for CNC postprocessing, verification, and machine simulation.
Swoosh Technologies supports companies that manufacture complex parts and assemblies. Machine tool visualization support for 5 axis machining and mill-turn operations is necessary for aerospace machining and the manufacture of precision tooling. The partnership with IMS will enable Swoosh Technologies to deliver solids-based G-code verification necessary for aerospace machining and precision tooling.
"Our application engineers now have at their fingertips a comprehensive set of software tools to further enhance the efficiencies of our customers in the highly competitive aerospace parts supply chain" says Dan Wibbenmeyer, Managing Partner Swoosh Technologies. This agreement will uniquely position Swoosh Technologies with the most extensive set of solutions and services in the PLM space of CAD/CAD/CAE/PDM software tools, NX training, NX Nastran training, CAE consulting, Solid Edge Training, and Engineering staffing.
"Their knowledge of complex aerospace machining makes the partnership with Swoosh Technologies a natural fit. Their application engineers understand the value and utility of our post-processing and G-code verification tools. Best of all, they have the talent to ensure success and return on investment for our mutual customers" says Dan Wrenn, President and co-founder of IMS Software.
What does this mean for you?
. A broader and deeper range of software manufacturing products to meet your business needs.
. A commitment to innovation, ensuring your next-generation technology solutions.
. Mitigate risks associated with PLM software investments in complex machining verification
. Greater support and resources available worldwide.
. A financially strong partner with a long-term strategy for growth.
Our goal is to continue delivering innovative, high-quality products and solutions in our current markets. We will continue to explore opportunities to provide you with additional value in new areas.
For additional information on how this partnership can enhance your PLM investment, visit us at www.swooshtech.com and www.ims-software.com
About
Swoosh Technologies & Solutions, LLC
Swoosh Technologies is a premiere CAD/CAM/PLM solutions provider with over 75 years experience delivering software, training, services and staffing.
About Swoosh Technologies & Solutions, LLC:
Swoosh is a premiere CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM solutions provider with over 75 years experience delivering software, training, services and staffing. We specialize in integrating new PLM solutions into companies so they realize the fastest ROI, as well as assisting companies realize the maximum benefit from their current PLM investments through training, consulting and staffing. Our services mitigate risk associated with software investments.
Company Contact Information
Swoosh Technologies & Solutions, LLC
Larry Dortch
743 Spirit 40 Park Drive
Sutie 226
63005
Phone : (636) 519-4872
http://www.i-newswire.com/swoosh-technologies-and-ims-software/9991
Swoosh Technologies supports companies that manufacture complex parts and assemblies. Machine tool visualization support for 5 axis machining and mill-turn operations is necessary for aerospace machining and the manufacture of precision tooling. The partnership with IMS will enable Swoosh Technologies to deliver solids-based G-code verification necessary for aerospace machining and precision tooling.
"Our application engineers now have at their fingertips a comprehensive set of software tools to further enhance the efficiencies of our customers in the highly competitive aerospace parts supply chain" says Dan Wibbenmeyer, Managing Partner Swoosh Technologies. This agreement will uniquely position Swoosh Technologies with the most extensive set of solutions and services in the PLM space of CAD/CAD/CAE/PDM software tools, NX training, NX Nastran training, CAE consulting, Solid Edge Training, and Engineering staffing.
"Their knowledge of complex aerospace machining makes the partnership with Swoosh Technologies a natural fit. Their application engineers understand the value and utility of our post-processing and G-code verification tools. Best of all, they have the talent to ensure success and return on investment for our mutual customers" says Dan Wrenn, President and co-founder of IMS Software.
What does this mean for you?
. A broader and deeper range of software manufacturing products to meet your business needs.
. A commitment to innovation, ensuring your next-generation technology solutions.
. Mitigate risks associated with PLM software investments in complex machining verification
. Greater support and resources available worldwide.
. A financially strong partner with a long-term strategy for growth.
Our goal is to continue delivering innovative, high-quality products and solutions in our current markets. We will continue to explore opportunities to provide you with additional value in new areas.
For additional information on how this partnership can enhance your PLM investment, visit us at www.swooshtech.com and www.ims-software.com
About
Swoosh Technologies & Solutions, LLC
Swoosh Technologies is a premiere CAD/CAM/PLM solutions provider with over 75 years experience delivering software, training, services and staffing.
About Swoosh Technologies & Solutions, LLC:
Swoosh is a premiere CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM solutions provider with over 75 years experience delivering software, training, services and staffing. We specialize in integrating new PLM solutions into companies so they realize the fastest ROI, as well as assisting companies realize the maximum benefit from their current PLM investments through training, consulting and staffing. Our services mitigate risk associated with software investments.
Company Contact Information
Swoosh Technologies & Solutions, LLC
Larry Dortch
743 Spirit 40 Park Drive
Sutie 226
63005
Phone : (636) 519-4872
http://www.i-newswire.com/swoosh-technologies-and-ims-software/9991
Monday, September 14, 2009
CNC training software available on CD ROM
Siemens Energy and Automation offers its SinuTrain solution, a package of CNC training software on CD-ROM that runs with Windows XR To further speed the program-generation protocol, NC programs can be developed and simulated using a direct connection to the company's CAD systems. In this way, mill and lathe operators not only learn the control language commands, but also visualize part programs on PC screens that are identical to actual machine screens.
Additionally, the simulated programs can be used on real machines. Programming language is based on DIN 66025 as well as the company's ShopTurn, ShopMill and ManualTurn products and language commands. The SinuTrain training keyboard features a layout identical to that on the operator panel of the machine tool, and the keyboard is connected to the PC via a USB interface. Online help is offered with the training package, as locations can be linked to the training keyboard and customer CAD systems for rapid program creation.
Siemens, call 847-640-1595, or search www. mmsonline.com/suppliers
Mastercam CNC software turns 25
CNC Software, Inc. is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2008. The company's Mastercam product is said to have the highest number of CAD/CAM seats installed worldwide, totaling 135,824 at the end of last year. The latest version. Mastercam X3, is scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2008. This version is said to include feature-based machining, new high speed tool motion and faster toolpath generation capabilities as well as other enhancements.
CNC Software is also expanding its headquarters in Tolland, Connecticut to a total of 50,000 square feet. A 12,000-square-feet addition will include office space and house a larger R&D machine shop. The company plans to add a turn/mill machine, a Swiss-type lathe and a router to the shop's current lineup of five-axis and three-axis machine tools.
The Tolland campus will feature a 72-kW photovoltaic solar array that the company hopes will generate 25 percent of the electricity that the facility requires. Other energy-conserving and environmentally friendly measures the company has adopted in its building include geothermal heating and cooling; radiant floor heating; spray foam insulation; T8 fluorescent lighting; and low-VOC paint and carpet. The company says it has taken these measures not only to reduce energy costs, but also to provide a healthy work environment for its employees.
For more information from Mastercam/CNC Software, call 860-875-5006 or search MMSOnline.
Student wins CNC Software contest
CNC Software, Tolland, CT, developer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, announced that the winner of its Innovator of the Future contest for the 2007/2008 school year is Bernie Sievers, a student in the Advanced Manufacturing Program at Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN.
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The contest is designed to help introduce students to real-world manufacturing by asking them to produce a specific part that would be judged by a guest from the manufacturing industry. The IOF contest required entrants to design and cut a steering wheel. Each contestant also had to submit a written description of the part, such as the inspiration for the design, the materials used, and other specifications.
The guest celebrity judge for IOF 2007/2008 was the late Boyd Codding-ton, known to many from the popular TLC show American Hot Rod.
Runner-up was Kenyon Burrell from Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher, AZ. His design integrated both aesthetics and ergonomics in a steering wheel. Alex Beranek and Jordan Hinkson, both from Kenmore Middle School, Arlington, VA, had honorable mentions with their biohazard symbol steering wheel.
Friday, July 24, 2009
A woodworking and panel processing equipment manufacturer has comissioned a software developer
CNC panel workers to get CAD/CAM software
A woodworking and panel processing equipment manufacturer has comissioned a software developer to produce a series of CAD/CAM modules for its advanced CNC production machines.
Leading design-to-manufacturing software developer Alphacam has been commissioned by woodworking and panel processing equipment manufacturer SCM to develop a series of CAD/CAM modules specifically for its range of advanced CNC production machines.
Designated the SCM Pro series, the new software builds on the proven strengths of Alphacam's woodworking applications with a series of new features aimed at maximising the productivity of SCM's comprehensive range of routers, machining centres, panel sizing and moulding machines.
At the heart of the new software's capabilities are its intuitive operation, familiar Windows-based interface and the requirement for only minimal user training.
"The selection of Alphacam to develop software to complement the capabilities of our production equipment was a logical extension to an already strong relationship," said SCM's sales director Mike King.
"The company's long experience of supplying benchmark solutions for woodworking industry customers closely matches our own.
Like us, Alphacam is recognised as a technology leader in its chosen field." Alphacam's managing director, Ian Scott agreed.
"SCM has been a leading manufacturer of woodworking machinery for 50 years, with a product range that covers everything from equipment for small woodworking shops, through to custom-engineered, high volume integrated production lines.
We are delighted to have been chosen to develop this new range of manufacturing software on SCM's behalf." SCM ProDOOR, the first of the new series of SCM software applications, is already available.
It is supplied with an in-built library of 10 door styles and provides users with powerful functionality to simplify the specification and processing of all aspects of door production - including product sizing, cut-outs for glazing apertures and letter plates, hinge and lock recessing, and hole drilling for handles and spy holes.
The software is supplied complete with one day's on-site training and 12 month's software support.
Further members of the SCM Pro series are already in development - with modules geared to the production of windows, stairs and cabinets scheduled for release over the coming months.
* About Alphacam - Alphacam provides world-class CAD/CAM software for the engineering, woodworking and stone markets from 2D parts through to complex 5-Axis applications and offers a significant return on investment.
Alphacam is a principal brand of the Planit group.
Planit is a global supplier of design and manufacturing software for the engineering, woodworking and stone industries.
The company provides its customers with products and services that enable them to improve the productivity of their machine tools, shorten design and manufacturing time, optimise material usage and deliver high quality goods and services to their customers.
Planit's solutions are best-in-class within their respective markets and are integral to the success of thousands of companies of every size around the globe.
* About SCM - with a 50-year track record of success, SCM is recognised as one of the world's leading producers of woodworking and panel processing equipment.
The group's 3000 employees, many employed in its 20 Italian based factories - where the equipment is designed and manufactured - are supported by 25 worldwide subsidiaries selling machines for small woodworking companies up to CNC machining centres and high production integrated cells and lines.
The group is certified to ISO 9001 quality standards and exports more than 70% of its total equipment output.
A woodworking and panel processing equipment manufacturer has comissioned a software developer to produce a series of CAD/CAM modules for its advanced CNC production machines.
Leading design-to-manufacturing software developer Alphacam has been commissioned by woodworking and panel processing equipment manufacturer SCM to develop a series of CAD/CAM modules specifically for its range of advanced CNC production machines.
Designated the SCM Pro series, the new software builds on the proven strengths of Alphacam's woodworking applications with a series of new features aimed at maximising the productivity of SCM's comprehensive range of routers, machining centres, panel sizing and moulding machines.
At the heart of the new software's capabilities are its intuitive operation, familiar Windows-based interface and the requirement for only minimal user training.
"The selection of Alphacam to develop software to complement the capabilities of our production equipment was a logical extension to an already strong relationship," said SCM's sales director Mike King.
"The company's long experience of supplying benchmark solutions for woodworking industry customers closely matches our own.
Like us, Alphacam is recognised as a technology leader in its chosen field." Alphacam's managing director, Ian Scott agreed.
"SCM has been a leading manufacturer of woodworking machinery for 50 years, with a product range that covers everything from equipment for small woodworking shops, through to custom-engineered, high volume integrated production lines.
We are delighted to have been chosen to develop this new range of manufacturing software on SCM's behalf." SCM ProDOOR, the first of the new series of SCM software applications, is already available.
It is supplied with an in-built library of 10 door styles and provides users with powerful functionality to simplify the specification and processing of all aspects of door production - including product sizing, cut-outs for glazing apertures and letter plates, hinge and lock recessing, and hole drilling for handles and spy holes.
The software is supplied complete with one day's on-site training and 12 month's software support.
Further members of the SCM Pro series are already in development - with modules geared to the production of windows, stairs and cabinets scheduled for release over the coming months.
* About Alphacam - Alphacam provides world-class CAD/CAM software for the engineering, woodworking and stone markets from 2D parts through to complex 5-Axis applications and offers a significant return on investment.
Alphacam is a principal brand of the Planit group.
Planit is a global supplier of design and manufacturing software for the engineering, woodworking and stone industries.
The company provides its customers with products and services that enable them to improve the productivity of their machine tools, shorten design and manufacturing time, optimise material usage and deliver high quality goods and services to their customers.
Planit's solutions are best-in-class within their respective markets and are integral to the success of thousands of companies of every size around the globe.
* About SCM - with a 50-year track record of success, SCM is recognised as one of the world's leading producers of woodworking and panel processing equipment.
The group's 3000 employees, many employed in its 20 Italian based factories - where the equipment is designed and manufactured - are supported by 25 worldwide subsidiaries selling machines for small woodworking companies up to CNC machining centres and high production integrated cells and lines.
The group is certified to ISO 9001 quality standards and exports more than 70% of its total equipment output.
Complex turning and real-time speed simulation feature CNC machining
Complex turning and real-time speed simulation feature CNC machining software that includes automatic gouge detection for simultaneous 5-axis machining.
MachineWorks, supplier of the leading toolkit for CNC simulation and verification, has announced the release of its latest version, MachineWorks 4.v6.
with original facilities for supporting full machine simulation and a significant improvement to the breadth and performance of rendering.
* Complex turning - MachineWorks v6.4 includes innovative support for full machine simulation with particular emphasis on complex turning simulations.
"One of the reasons why market leaders choose MachineWorks to add the latest simulations into their applications is because of the advanced solutions MachineWorks can offer for the latest CNC machining," commented David Manley, managing director.
* Real time speed simulation - MachineWorks has developed enhanced hardware acceleration of rendering resulting in a significant improvement in the performance of simulation.
Mike Nicholson, sales and marketing director said, "We have made considerable efforts towards achieving machine tool simulation in real time.
In our opinion simulation will become standard on all CNC controllers and the speed factor is going to have a big impact on the development of simulation on controllers".
* Automatic gouge detection for simultaneous 5-axis machining - MachineWorks has now extended their automatic gouge detection to continuous 5-axis milling cuts.
Less input from operators is necessary thanks to intelligent features like on-the-fly gouge detection.
Due the complex nature of 5-axis simulation, MachineWorks put a great development effort in order to make clever features work simply.
Some of the numerous features of version 6.4 include a much greater flexibility to handle input geometry models including open solids.
Also the addition of 'render objects' across all engines to allow applications to render their own geometry and annotation objects.
* About MachineWorks - MachineWorks technology sets the standard for CNC simulation and verification component software in the industry.
Our toolkit has been adopted by software and hardware OEMs looking for a solution that combines speed, accuracy and stability.
It is ideally suited for complex machining simulation, clash detection and full machine simulation.
MachineWorks, supplier of the leading toolkit for CNC simulation and verification, has announced the release of its latest version, MachineWorks 4.v6.
with original facilities for supporting full machine simulation and a significant improvement to the breadth and performance of rendering.
* Complex turning - MachineWorks v6.4 includes innovative support for full machine simulation with particular emphasis on complex turning simulations.
"One of the reasons why market leaders choose MachineWorks to add the latest simulations into their applications is because of the advanced solutions MachineWorks can offer for the latest CNC machining," commented David Manley, managing director.
* Real time speed simulation - MachineWorks has developed enhanced hardware acceleration of rendering resulting in a significant improvement in the performance of simulation.
Mike Nicholson, sales and marketing director said, "We have made considerable efforts towards achieving machine tool simulation in real time.
In our opinion simulation will become standard on all CNC controllers and the speed factor is going to have a big impact on the development of simulation on controllers".
* Automatic gouge detection for simultaneous 5-axis machining - MachineWorks has now extended their automatic gouge detection to continuous 5-axis milling cuts.
Less input from operators is necessary thanks to intelligent features like on-the-fly gouge detection.
Due the complex nature of 5-axis simulation, MachineWorks put a great development effort in order to make clever features work simply.
Some of the numerous features of version 6.4 include a much greater flexibility to handle input geometry models including open solids.
Also the addition of 'render objects' across all engines to allow applications to render their own geometry and annotation objects.
* About MachineWorks - MachineWorks technology sets the standard for CNC simulation and verification component software in the industry.
Our toolkit has been adopted by software and hardware OEMs looking for a solution that combines speed, accuracy and stability.
It is ideally suited for complex machining simulation, clash detection and full machine simulation.
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