OPEN MIND Technologies Shares New Enhancements

OPEN MIND Technologies, a developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, announced a range of enhanced features and updated technology in its hyperMILL 2025 CAD/CAM Software Suite. With the new release, expect updated programming and machining strategies in hyperMILL that enable accurate 2.5D, 3D, precision 5-axis and mill/turn machining.

The 5-axis automatic tool orientation mode in hyperMILL 2025 ensures optimized machining, guaranteeing efficient tool paths on complex components. The 5-axis automatic tool orientation mode algorithm uses a pre-analysis of the tool path to calculate machining sequences of simultaneous and indexed tool movements, reducing the number of inputs required for 5-axis machining, according to OPEN MIND Technologies.

A new, fast and safe 5-axis hole deburring strategy handles deburring sharp edges on holes and intersecting holes, according to the company. By using CAM Plan programming assistance and analysis technology to automatically recognize all the holes, the sharp edges in the model are marked for selecting the desired edges.

The hole deburring technology automatically calculates tool paths and supports 3-axis and 5-axis modes. Also, hyperMILL now offers a 5-axis deburring strategy for fast deburring of component edges. Users may choose between 3-axis machining and a 5-axis option, automatically generating the required inclinations as well as collision avoidance, the company explains

The pocket milling algorithm for high feed cutters in hyperMILL 2025 has been redeveloped for 3D-optimized roughing, achieving more efficiency during roughing as well as more machining control, helpful when machining large lateral in-feeds and remaining material. Contour and path radii can also be defined, resulting in improved toolpath rounding.

Linking movements via hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining Optimizer have been optimized for actual stock conditions with new Dynamic Stock technology. Using Dynamic Stock, an updated stock is automatically generated for all machining jobs and accounted for when calculating linking movements.

In addition, hyperMILL 2025 includes new technology such as a revised 5-axis Profile Milling cycle, a new 5-axis ISO Machining cycle, enhancements to turning postprocessors for main/ sub spindle applications on Siemens, Fanuc, and Mitsubishi (Mazak) controls, and more.

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.