CAM TOOL’s CAD/CAM Software in the News

Unique Five-Axis CAM Programming Helps Moldmaker Meet Strict Specs
When it comes to hard milling and tough surface finish requirements, X-Cell Tool finds one CAM software’s approach answers the call for perfection.

CAM-TOOL – An Innovative Approach to Machining

In the world of manufacturing, precision is key. And that’s where CAM-TOOL CAD/CAM software comes in. With its ability to create points directly on surfaces and its wide range of toolpaths,

CAD/CAM System Competent Point Rearrangement Function for Optimal Surface Finish

Known for its high-accuracy, surface-based CAM calculation engine, CAM-Tool’s new function provides smoother toolpath cutting points and machine template customization.

Software Decreases Movement for Smoother, More Accurate Tool Paths

Cam-Tool by CGS North America, Inc. has improved its simultaneous five-axis conversion (auto) function. The process has been updated to decrease movement of extra axis when unnecessary.

Cutting Tool/Software Providers Combine Efforts to Maximize Productivity

Collaboration amongst suppliers to be expert solutions providers is key to a moldmaker’s ability to maximize production throughout their entire manufacturing process – increasing efficiency and productivity.

Standardized Parameters Make Unattended Machining Reliable

Standardized parameters for specific material and cutting tool combinations help this hard milling specialist manage a highly varied workload with minimal labor.

Fully Committed to Zero Stock Machining

Milling critical mold surfaces to final size (or even a “tenth” undersize) literally leaves no margin for error. This takes absolute confidence in every aspect of the machining process, as well as absolute confidence that the results are worthwhile.

Unique Mold Challenge Showcases Moldmaker as Customer Consultant

Ultimately, the Roembke Mfg. mold was a single-drop cold deck with a standard LSR valve gate design featuring side injection versus back injection for the plastic.

Leadtime Leader Award Winner: X-Cell Tool and Mold Inc.–The Continuous Drive for Perfection

Continued investment in new technologies and automation has enabled this moldmaker to maintain shorter lead times no matter how large or complex the mold build.

Hard Milling Isn’t Just High Speed Machining

Milling complex forms in hardened tool steel involves more than just fast, light cuts, says this maker of medical-related injection molds. Here are some of the ingredients of an effective hard milling process.

Reducing Risk in Lights-Out Machining

Surface-based CAM software can increase accuracy and make unattended machining a possibility for shops that have avoided it in the past.

Software – CAM for Hard Milling

A brief overview of some of the CAM requirements, challenges and strategies for successful hard milling….

High Accuracy and Efficiency CAM System Speeds Mold Building

The ability to machine smaller details into molds has reduced or often even eliminated the need for secondary surface finish operations.

Throwback Thursday: Software Advances Push Limits of Speed and Quality

This throwback article provides interesting perspectives on software for moldmaking while also illustrating how fast software technology moves today.

Case Study: Software

CAM Package Streamlines Five-Axis Machining for Electronics/Medical Moldmaker

A Machine that Cuts Carbon and Hard Steel at 60 Percent the Cost of Other Machines
By hard milling the insert, the CAM-TOOL cut out about 50 percent of the time it took to make the same insert…

CAD/CAM Software Features New Toolpath Strategies
The new software includes five new toolpath strategies in the hole module as well as helical tapping.

CAM Software Is The Driving Force
Doug Noxell knew he had the right software for machining to zero, so he created a shop to add the rest of the capability…

Cutting Tool/Software Providers Combine Efforts to Maximize Productivity

Collaboration amongst suppliers to be expert solutions providers is key to a moldmaker’s ability to maximize production throughout their entire manufacturing process—increasing efficiency and productivity.

The Hard-Milling Imperative
Mold shops will have to do hard milling or find someone who can do it for them…

Machining Molds with Negative Stock Shutoffs

Negative stock shutoff can help you make better molds in less time. Here is a clear definition and description of the process. While the concept is fairly simple, the implementation can be challenging.

Who’s Afraid To Cut To Zero?
Most U.S. mold shops still leave extra stock on the cores and cavities of the molds they machine. This practice is unnecessary and wasteful, say proponents of advanced machining technology…

A.J. Tool Co. Inc.: Niche Moldmaking Meets High Expectations

Top-notch customer service combined with loyal, hardworking employees that work together toward continuous improvement land this moldmaker the MoldMaking Technology 2006 Leadtime Leader Award: Small Shop.

Small Shop Survival: Changing Your Approach to Mold Building

Seeking out true value-added service from suppliers and a modest investment in new technology coupled with existing, more traditional equipment is a more sensible approach to moldmaking for the small shop.