Article From: 3/10/2010 Modern Machine Shop
HyperMill from Open Mind Technologies features five-axis technology including automated cutter orientation techniques, collision detection and collision avoidance methods. Additionally, dedicated solutions are available for niche applications, including tire molds, turbo machinery and cylinder head porting. These solutions reduce ramp-up time, programming time and test-cut time. They also achieve quality surface finish, providing a short ROI, the company says. Custom postprocessors are said to maximize the potential of the machine tool and CNC controller.
