Open Mind Technologies adds AM capability to CAM software

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Open Mind Technologies AG has added an additive manufacturing capability option in its hyperMILL® CAM software to support 3D printing/AM processes. This hybrid technology offers simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.

For highly complex 5-axis simultaneous processing, the software enables an array of flexible options for DED processes and wire-arc AM (WAAM). Both laser-based powder nozzle machining heads and WAAM can be controlled using the software for selective material deposition, as well as programmed and automatically simulated for collision avoidance.

Using PBF and any necessary rework, the software supports the full potential of additive manufacturing. If 3D-printed parts do not have the desired surface finish, or have support structures that must be removed, the printed parts can be machined using 5-axis cutting.

The software enables users to program the cladding and milling together. True-to-detail additive and subtractive simulation, as well as stock tracking between the individual process steps, helps ensure reliability.