MACH 2014 - Open Mind to unveil hyperMILL 2014

For all CAM packages, end users have to follow a series of steps to define parameters prior to generating any actual toolpaths. However, hyperMILL 2014 now eliminates the laborious process of following options such as selecting NCS, milling area, stock model, frame definition and feature mapping. With the claimed unique new 'Start-up' tool in hyperMILL 2014, the end user can select the 'Start Actions' tab within the Start-up menu and all the initial steps are created automatically. This new feature enables the customer to start generating toolpaths on a new model following just a few simple steps. This feature will save considerable time at the initial start-up stage of each new model, says the company, while eradicating what can be a tedious process. Another new innovation is 'Deformation Tool', which incorporates two separate command functions. First, the tool offers 'Deform Entities' that, unlike other CAM packages, don't predefine the volume and curves of the model. By allowing users to individually select start and end conditions, as well as the points and curves of the model, there is significantly more flexibility, as well as the ability to define all conditions. This offers "unsurpassed time savings" during model construction. The second element of the Deformation Tool is the 'deform volumetric' command. This prevents specific volumes from being defined for projects where the operator is working on an initial 2D face with a target face being a curvature. The user can select the initial and target face and, from this, the design is automatically mapped. Deform volumetric is ideal for specialised applications, such as tyres, text and labels, to bring 2D elements to a full 3D curved target face. The benefit of this feature is a massive time saving, as well as enhanced functionality during the model construction process. Added to these two key features, hyperMILL 2014 now incorporates a new 'shop viewer' feature that enable users to view projects created with the new hyperCAD-S package. This allows the user to display toolpaths, tools, zero points, in-feeds and all associated technologies prior to machining. Shop viewer sees customers able to measure distances, lengths and other dimensions. Without shop viewer, the customer would only see NC code. The key benefit of shop viewer is the enhanced reliability and security of enabling the customer to fully view programs before 'real' machining.