OPEN MIND exhibits at SolidWorks World 2014

During the SolidWorks World event, OPEN MIND was selected to make a presentation in the Certified Partner Theater on January 26. The presentation, focused on our customer Dynamic Air Engineering, is entitled Specialty Machine Shop Expands Capability Using hyperMILL^? Gold CAM Solution.

The ‘Certified Gold’ status of hyperMILL^?, one of the world’s most cutting-edge CAM systems, guarantees compatibility for SolidWorks^? users and its functionality is available in the familiar SolidWorks^? software environment. With hyperMILL^? 2013, barrel cutters can now be used optimally. The 5axis shape offset finishing machining strategy uses the large effective radius of the barrel cutter with a point milling contact style. The result is to provide the same surface finish as ball endmill cutting with far fewer passes.

Input from the real world

With the new version of hyperMILL^?, SolidWorks^? users can now use a machining strategy jointly developed by OPEN MIND and a leading German automotive manufacturer. The new ‘Rib Milling’ cycle supports tool makers who need to mill deep, narrow cavities for ribs in their moulds. The cycle adapts to the geometric situation and automatically detects grooves that have to be milled. Steep areas and floors are machined separately.

Gentle movements

The dynamics of modern machine tools carry the danger of jerky movements that put unnecessary strain on machine structures and cutting tools. OPEN MIND therefore places great emphasis on gentle movementNIKE