What’s new for 2013?

Version

System requirements: Windows® XP, Windows® VistaTM, Windows® 7 (32/64 bit), DVD-capable driveCAD integrations: hyperCAD®, hyperCAD®-S, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks® Software languages: De, En, Es, Fr, It, Nl, Cs, Pl, Ru, Sl, Ja, Ko, Zh-cn, Zh-tw

„Alongside a range of optimisations and our brand new hyperCAD®-S CAD core, Version 2013 stands out due to the fact that we achieve complete synergy between CAM and CAD for the very first time.“

Dr. Josef Koch, CTO at OPEN MIND Technologies AG

CAM

Interfaces

CAD

2D strategies

General

5axis machining

Predefined parameters for contour milling, advanced contour compensation, hyperMAXX® for 2D pocket milling

Improved browser handling and job updates, integrated post-proces-sor runs, G0 and G1 visualisation, Web-based licensing

Tapered tools, ramp connection, optimisations in hyperMAXX®, trimming tool paths, ‘Rib Milling’, freely select machining sequence

New infeed strategies, individual technology values

Tire module, multiblade package: Roughing and floor machining, tangential extension

Job linking, use of new tool type, spiral infeeds, drilling, contour milling

Generic pockets, expansions for drilling features

hyperVIEW®,improved VERICUT interface, internal machine simu-lation

Autodesk® Inventor® and SolidWorks®, hyperCAD®-S

Integration of WinTool

3D strategies

Special applications

Turning strategies

Post-processors and simulation

Feature and macro technology

CAD integrations

Interfaces

What’s new for 2013?

The 2013 version of hyperMIll® contains a range of optimisations and many outstanding highlights.

hyperCAD®-S is just one example: The specially-developed CAD system complements the scope

of features on offer. Performance was increased at many points and overall, the new version doubles

usage potential for users.

Improved browser handling

The selected job determines the selection of tool, frame and feature in the tab menus. The machine used in the job list is automatically preselected in Machine Administration.

Benefit: Increased user friendliness.

Improved job updates

All types of notes and setting data are updated in a job update.

Benefit: Time savings and increased user friendliness.

Integrated post-processor runs

The post-processor settings from hyperVIEW®

and the integra-ted post-processor runs are used. The variant selection can be used in 5axis programs in the integrated post-processor runs.

Benefit: Simple NC creation.

Optional visualisation of G0 and G1 NC paths

G0 and G1 can be shown together or separately by using the right key combination or the selection menu.

Benefit: Better, clearer analysis.

Simple, Web-based licensing

All licences are automatically downloaded from the server using the new activation code.

Benefit: Ease of use.

General

2D strategies New predefined parameters for contour milling

The new parameters give users the opportunity to exert influ-ence over the inspection tolerance for contour milling on 3D models. Depending on the settings, it is possible to compen-sate any design inaccuracies.

Benefit: Improved precision control.

Advanced cutter compensation

Toolpaths are examined for abrupt changes in direction before contour compensation. As part of contour compensation, a small transition radius is inserted at critical contour changes.

Benefit: Gentle, smooth movements.

2D strategies hyperMAXX® for 2D pocket milling

hyperMAXX®

(High Performance Cutting) is an especially powerful roughing strategy for hyperMIll

®

. By calculating ide-ally distributed milling paths and dynamically adjusting the feedrate to existing cutting conditions, this strategy ensures the fastest possible feedrate – and reduces the wear and tear on both the tool and the machine during operations.

Benefit: Significantly longer tool life, dramatically reduced machining times.

Based on

To the max: High Perfomance Cutting for 2D, 3D and 5axis

The dynamic feedrate adjustment of hyperMAXX®

reduces milling times, increases tool life and prolongs machine life. hyperMAXX

®

is fully integrated in hyperMIll®

and can be opened as an optimisation strategy for 2D pocket milling, 3D arbitrary stock roughing and 5axis shape offset roughing.

n Tool life can be tripled n Constant load on tool and machine n Machining operations always with climb milling n No sharp edges or sudden changes in milling direction n No post-processor adjustments required

Highlight

3D strategies Optimisations in 3D arbitrary stock roughing

n Material removal is calculated precisely thanks to a more accurate depiction of tapered tools. Benefit: less rest material.

n Enhanced ramp connections ensure gentler ramp stepover in the material. Benefit: longer tool life.

n It is now possible to define multiple allowances for areas thanks to the extension in hyperMAXX

®

. Benefit: Reduces design efforts and programming prepa-ration.

n hyperMAXX®

now allows users to define the feedrate for approach and plunge movements. Benefit: Increased flexibility.

Expansions for 3D profile finishing

It is now possible to trim tool paths in milling areas.

Benefit: Shorter machining times, optimised machining paths.

3D strategies New ‘Rib Machining’ cycle

OPEN MIND worked together with one of Germany‘s largest automotive manufacturers to develop the new ‘Rib Machining’ cycle to program negative rib shapes. This feature automati-cally detects grooves to be milled. Steep areas and floors are machined separately.

Pocket machining and collision avoidance (shaft and tool against stock, trim curve and model) are integrated in the cycle. The system selects a suitable roughing strategy based on the geometric situation at hand. Contiguous areas are com-pletely machined. The cycle supports tapered and conically strengthened tools.

Benefit: Trouble-free programming of negative rib shapes, shorter machining times and a higher level of quality.

Highlight

5axis machining

3D strategies Automatic 3D rest machining

It is possible to freely arrange the order of machining of cavi-ties and open areas in order to protect tools.

Benefit: longer tool life.

Job linking

The job linking function groups together machining jobs sharing the same tool into a single job step.

The stock is updated when job steps are linked. Collision avoidance takes this into consideration.

Benefit: High security level by considering the current stock model; Reduction in rapid traverse, redundant movements and machining time.

Shape offset finishing

n Barrel cutter shapes that enable larger infeed are now supported by hyperMIll

®

. Benefit: Very short machining times and optimised surface quality.

n New, spiral movement sequences enable a constant, conti-nuous infeed. Benefit: Better surface quality.

5axis machining

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5axis machining Drilling

It is possible to use rounded infeeds in G1 with increased feedrate between drill holes.

Benefit: Harmonic, constant tool movement; shorter positio-ning times.

Contour milling

For multiple infeeds, each individual retract movement is checked and trimmed against the stop surface. Benefit: Improved rest material situation for subsequent machining.

Special applications Tire module

The module allows the user to easily program tire projects. A special Tire Browser and user interface was developed to cre-ate and edit tire definitions. These tire definitions can reach a high level of complexity and account for multiple tracks.

Intelligent automated functions facilitate fast programming of individual pitches or pitches combined in pairs. Automatic segment program generation allows you to trim, sort and link tool paths with collision monitoring. It is possible to auto-matically generate segment surface geometries trimmed to segment splits. Numerous tire-specific 5axis strategies deliver maximum efficiency when machining tire moulds.

Benefit: Simple interface to external systems; quickly create the tire definition; extremely simple programming of individu-al pitches; optimised and secure segment programs; signifi-cantly reduced programming and machining times.

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Turning strategies Individual technology values

Turning contours and groove contours can be segmented as desired and assigned individual technology values. Graphic feedback highlights the segmentation, thereby simplifying programming.

Benefit: Simplified programming of different surface qualities and an increase in tool life.

New infeed strategies

The ‘Variable Stepdown’ function allows increasing and decre-asing stepdown depths during roughing. With variable infeed, each cutting pass had a different depth and accordingly, a different contact location on the insert. Entering the minimum and maximum stepdown depths avoids tool breakage.

The ramp-shaped cutting movement option produces a con-stantly changing point of contact between the cutter and the material. The ramp angle is automatically calculated accor-ding to the selected contour.

Benefit: Significantly increases tool life.

Special applications Expansions in the 5axis multiblade package

Smooth connections were introduced between the individual tool paths for roughing and floor machining.

The ‘Tangential Extension’ function improves the smooth connections at leading and trailing edges. The tool can retract tangentially directly from the pocket and distances between the paths are calculated nearer to the trailing edge. This shor-tens toolpaths length.

Benefit: Prolongs machine life and reduces machining times.

Feature and macro technology Generic pocket

All pocket types can be defined with just one feature. This way, one macro can be used for all pocket types (groove po-ckets, through pockets and pockets with islands).

Benefit : A more transparent database as fewer macros are required.

Expansions for drilling features

n Minimal offset for hidden holes. Benefit: Efficient use of intelligent macros.

n Countersinks can be added later on. Benefit: It is possible to implement subsequent design changes quickly and easily.

n Workspaces within a feature can only be defined using filters. Benefit: Clearer machining.

Post-processors and simulation hyperVIEW®

n The application was converted to 64-bit technology. Benefit: Improved handling of larger volumes of data.

n The GoTo function allows users to preselect a NC block. Benefit: Increased user friendliness.

n The properties were extended to allow users to request information on the feedrate, start and end points and line numbers. Benefit: Simplified analysis of the toolpath.

Improved VERICUT interface

It is now possible to make user-defined entries directly in the user interface. You can configure the default list of correc-tions. It is also possible to individually define the position of the component on the machine and the position of the program zero point.

Benefit: Support for complex machines, kinematics and NC formats.

New tool types such as the tap drill and barrel cutter are supported, as are sub-routines. The clamping position can now be automatically adopted from hyperMIll

®

.

Benefit: Optimised data transfer from hyperMIll®

.

Post-processors and simulation Internal machine simulation

n Improved performance during 3D removal and 4axis collision checks. Benefit: Clarity and simplified analysis.

n It is now possible to take measurements in the simulation of material removal. Benefit: Clarity and simplified analysis.

n Clamps are displayed as rotational solids in the internal machining simulation for turning operations and are inte-grated into the collision checks. Benefit: Safe machining.

n It is possible to manually or automatically position drive units such as tailstock, steady rest, counterholder etc. Benefit: Process reliability and improved representation of the clamping status.

Interfaces Integration of WinTool

It is now easier to gain read and write access to WinTool. Users can import tools and export tool lists.

Benefit: Ability to work efficiently with tool data.

CAD integrations Integration with Autodesk® Inventor® and SolidWorks®

hyperMIll®

2013 supports Autodesk®

Inventor®

and SolidWorks

®

in the current version. CAD developers have certi-fied that hyperMIll

®

complies with all their strict requirements for integration, reliability and user-friendliness.

Benefit: Perfect data associativity and CAM integration right in the user interface of your chosen CAD solution.

CAD integrations hyperCAD®-S ‘Geometric Engine’* – The CAD innovation for CAM

The first module**, ‘Geometric Engine’, is being rolled out with hyperMIll

®

2013. OPEN MIND took extra care when deve-loping the CAD innovation to adapt the CAD functions to meet the specific needs of CAM programmers.

OPEN MIND, known as a pioneer in 5axis CAM machining, has also taken a new and different approach with hyperCAD

®

-S as it seeks to deliver the best possible product to its customers. Innovative, freely definable filter functions simplify preparati-on of complex model structures for CAM programming.

Benefit: Efficient workflow for CAM programming.

n Open interface concept: Comprehensive interface package. Import: hyperCAD® files, IGES, DWG/DXF*, STEP, point cloud, CATIA V4® and V5®, Siemens NX®, PTC® Creo, Solid-Works®, Parasolid®, STl. Export: IGES, STEP, STl and point cloud.

n Intelligent element manage-ment: Tool paths, polygon networks, point clouds, rec-tangles: Workflows are greatly accelerated by shifting the most familiar CAM-relevant elements to the CAD core.

n All languages: Available in all the same languages ver-sions as hyperMIll®.

**Module 2 (Solids) and module 3 (Deformation) to follow.*limited availability.

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„There is no CAM without CAD. Our future-oriented, independently developed hyperCAD®-S software strengthens our position among the leading CAM solution providers in the world.“

Volker Nesenhöner, CEO at OPEN MIND Technologies AG

n Optimal hardware utili-sation: Every hyperCAD®-S document is launched as a separate application. All open applications can be edited and calculated at the same time – ideal for multiprocessor systems.

n Customisable filter func-tions: In addition to familiar properties such as layer and colour, the most com-mon geometric and system properties are available as user-defined filters.

n Intuitive operation: Self-explanatory icons and a transparent user interface without any hidden options ensure that users can quickly master the software, right from the start.

n Multi-application mode: An integrated 64-bit sys-tem and IDE-style inter-face make it possible to open any number of do-cuments each in its own dedicated application.

n Multi-screen layout: The screen layout is freely definable – all elements (model struc-ture, hyperMIll® browser etc.) can be docked and undocked as desired.

n Top performance: Extremely fast loading and execution times, even when working with very large models.

n Highly intuitive: Graphic elements are optimal-ly displayed and can be selected quickly.

n Optimal ergonomics: The new, modern user inter-face employs all the lat-est graphical elements. It also makes hyperCAD®-S very easy to learn.

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