hyperMILL MAXX Machining incorporates methods for roughing, finishing and drilling; all of which will be demonstrated on a GROB mill/turn centre and a 5-axis Hermle machining centre at the event. The MAXX Machining demonstration on the Hermle will see Open Mind produce a portion of an annulus filler aircraft engine part from aluminium with CAM strategies that will apply the latest Seco conical barrel tools to achieve short cycle times.
Highlighting the benefits of hyperMILL MAXX Machining rough, finish and drilling strategies that can deliver cycle time reductions in the region of 90%, Open Mind UK’s managing director Adrian Smith says: “The demo part will also introduce technology like our MAXX drilling feature that interpolates milling tools to create holes at speeds significantly faster than conventional drilling. Similarly, trochoidal milling is not necessarily the fastest route to material removal as the continual direction change doesn’t always allow the machine to achieve maximum feed rates. The optimised MAXX Roughing strategy undertakes intelligent straight line tool paths, and this permits the machine to reach the maximum acceleration and feed rates. In contrast, the GROB demonstration will be undertaking B-axis turning, which is a genuine eye-catcher on a mill/turn centre.”
Open Mind will also provide some sneak peeks at expansions to its performance package that will be introduced in the impending Version 2019.1. For instance, in the not too distant future, hyperMILL MAXX Machining will be available for 3D-optimised roughing as well as for turning. Meanwhile, 5-axis tangent machining is available for corner filleting, a function that guarantees simple radius programming at surface boundaries with an excellent surface finish, says the company.
The hyperMILL Virtual Machine simulation functions will also make an appearance at the Seco event. Visitors will be able to delve into the machining area through a 3D machine simulation on a virtual reality station. They will be able to view the clamps, holders, tools, tool paths and even view simulations from any desired perspective.
