Job calculation with a virtual machine: More precise and optimized toolpaths, especially in tight spaces or when the machine head is working close to the component or at the machine’s limits. (Source: Open Mind)
CAM models and powerful CAD functions

Open Mind releases Hypermill 2025

Software company Open Mind launched the 2025 release of its Hypermill CAD/CAM suite. The highlight of the new version is the easy-to-use, automatic deburring function. The 2025 release includes a new tessellation algorithm and a simplified element display for CAD models, which help further accelerate the CAD part of the software.

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From front to back, a 3-port SSR stylus storage rack, a 3-port MSR module storage rack for scanning probes, and a 10-port TSR tool storage rack. (Source: LK Metrology)
Quality control

Affordable tool storage racks for enhanced CMM efficiency

Streamlining CNC inspection, LK Metrology's new range of affordable tool storage racks enhances efficiency by enabling automatic probe and sensor exchanges on CMMs. With more ports than competing systems and compatibility across multiple machines, these racks optimize tool organization, reduce damage risk, and extend equipment lifespan.

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An LK Metrology 10-port TSR tool storage rack mounted on a support rail. (Source: LK Metrology)
Coordinate measuring

Enhancing CMM efficiency with new tool storage racks

LK Metrology introduces a cost-effective range of storage racks for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), enabling automated probe and sensor exchanges. With increased capacity and compatibility across multiple CMM brands, these racks help streamline inspection processes while minimizing manual intervention and reducing the risk of damage.

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Galleries

Milling is a fundamental machining process in the metalworking industry, used to produce components of all kinds, from complex aerospace components to safety-critical automotive parts. (Source: Sandvik Coroman)
Practical guide

Important tips for efficient milling

Machinists are usually faced with the same challenges: consistently high precision, perfect surface quality — and all of this in a cost-efficient manner. Barry Cahoon, Product Solution Specialist Rotating Indexable — Europe at Sandvik Coromant, reveals what successful milling is all about.

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