Manufacturing & design technology

Software for traditional, advanced manufacturing

GibbsCAM 2016 software for production machining builds on universal kinematic machine (UKM) technology with improvements to increase efficiency, accelerate programming speed, and enhance visualization and accuracy for CNC machine programming.

The platform complements additive manufacturing processes, allowing 3D Systems’ users to transform digital concepts into physical realities.

The enhanced UKM enables complex programming, such as oriented turning scenarios. It is compatible with programming and machining operations including solid modeling, high-speed machining, 2- to 5-axis milling, wire-EDM, and multi-task machining.

3D Systems

www.3dsystems.com

IMTS 2016 Booth #S-9119 & #N-68

GibbsCAM

www.gibbscam.com

IMTS 2016 Booth #E-3310

Compact 3D sensor

The Comet L3D 2 uses sensor technology and project-oriented software to capture 3D data of components and objects. The colin3D software platform offers efficient and goal-oriented workflow during measuring.

With working distances from 45mm to 500mm, the sensor operates in cramped conditions. A fast warm-up mode allows the operator to concentrate on the measuring task. Available options include rotary tables, tripods, a variety of computers, and on-site technical training.

The compact, lightweight sensor system can be transported between application sites, and simple, on-site calibration enables changing the measuring field by swapping lenses.

High light intensity and a fast camera with a 2,448 x 2,050-pixel array allows users flexibility, even in difficult ambient conditions. High measuring speed allows reliable data capture on different object surfaces, and the system automatically recognizes changes in vibration and exposure for high data quality.

Models are available with 1M, 2M, 5M, 8M, and 16M pixel arrays.

Zeiss Industrial Metrology

www.zeiss.com/metrology

IMTS 2016 Booth #E-5502 & #NC-506

Runout compensation nuts

ReamTec easyZERO runout compensation nuts correct runout errors and misalignment for round tools using ER collets, including reamers, drills, and end mills. Replacement nuts feature six adjustment screws that allow for up to 0.011" runout, permitting more accurate machining, tighter tolerances, and better surface finishes on difficult parts. Concentric cutting means that all cutting edges equally share the chip load, increasing tool life and lowering tool costs. Rapidly dialing in the desired runout decreases time tapping and resetting tools and collets.

Monaghan Tooling Group

www.easyzeronut.com

IMTS 2016 Booth #W-1292