Feature 3
hyperMILL upgraded for all comers
2D, 3D, and 5-axis strategies with one user interface from German
developer Open Mind.
O
pen Mind Technologies has
completed development of
hyperMILL V9.7, whose launch Maxsurf taken to the max
sees the German company offering users of
the CAD software program SolidWorks a
complete, integrated solution for the very first Formation Design Systems has updated its Maxsurf suite of naval architecture
time. software. The new ‘version 13’ release adds new functionality for the analysis of
hyperMILL’s integrations with Pro/ existing vessels and the generation of vessel structure.
ENGINEER Wildfire, Autodesk Inventor, Used by over 1000 naval architects and shipbuilders worldwide, Maxsurf
thinkdesign and hyperCAD 2007.1 have also provides a comprehensive suite of tools for all types of ship and boat design.
been updated as part of the release. Key features include -
The new version brings users of hyperMILL’s • Complete suite of design, analysis and construction capabilities
CAD integrations up to date. Open Mind • Works from one common 3D NURB surface model
says users can now access all of the software’s • Graphical Windows interface
functional benefits in an integrated manner, • Smooth bidirectional data exchange with -
including the new millTURN module. Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Rhino and other systems
Open Mind says the advantage provided • Data transfer to ShipConstructor for detailing and production
by the CAD-integrated CAM solutions is
that they enable continuous process chains. FDS said the new features in version 13 of Maxsurf would help both monohull and
The CAD and CAM systems both access the multihull designers. They include automated fitting of existing designs, enhanced
same pool of data. A uniform data model stability criteria, motions prediction of catamarans, and improved generation of
is used during the entire process in order to hull structure.
ensure the accuracy and transparency of the
manufacturing process and to prevent errors.
The standard user interface from the CAD For the first time, hyperMILL V9.7 realises Inventor 2008. hyperMILL thus supports all
environment simplifies CAM programming continuous process chains for SolidWorks leading CAD applications in its current version
and raises the user’s acceptance of the CAM CAD users. In addition, hyperMILL V9.7 as an integrated CAM solution.
solution. already supports the recently released Autodesk The supplier says hyperMILL offers users an
array of strategies for 2D, 3D, HSC, and 5-axis
machining, as well as milling and turning, in
one user interface. Programming efforts are
reduced with sophisticated feature technology,
including feature recognition, automatic
mapping of hole and pocket features, feature
list, feature browser, macro technology,
and macro database. With new workspace
monitoring, the user can check in advance
whether the machining job can be performed
within the given workspace or whether limit
switches will be crossed. NA
hyperMILL – seamlessly integrated with
SolidWorks.
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