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Software CAD Viewer Kubotek USA adds KeyMarkUp CAD Viewer to its family of CAD software products. KeyMarkUp views and marks up over two dozen CAD file formats. With the addition of markup capabilities, more supported file types, exporting and mold and die modules, and a simplified interface, KeyMarkUp provides superior functionality and value to those who want to view and communicate CAD data. KeyMarkUp CAD Viewer gives engineers a very powerful method to measure, analyze, annotate, print and export CAD data for better communication, collaboration and more accurate quoting, the company states. A dynamic selection tool, for instance, allows users to easily create simple cross sections of complex parts or assemblies to complete difficult measurements or geometry checks. Multiple dimensioning, measuring and mass property features and calculating tools, as well as mold design tools, simplify quoting and estimating. The optional mold and die module increases moldmakers' productivity by enabling them to use several mold specific features to better analyze models to locate problems or to prepare more accurate quotations. KeyMarkUp mold tools include draft angle analysis, thickness analysis, shrinkage calculation, static interference check and calculation of projected surfaces. KeyMarkUp can quickly open very large assembly files and nearly all of the most popular 2D and 3D CAD formats including CATIA V4 & CATIA V5 (2D and 3D), Pro/Engineer & Creo (2D & 3D) , JT Open, I-DEAS, 3D XML, VDA-FS, SolidWorks (2D & 3D), Siemens PLM NX. In all, 32 viewing formats are available, and yet no CAD experience is necessary to navigate the intuitive, simple interface. This ease of use makes KeyMarkUp a CAD viewer that can be easily deployed throughout any organization. KeyMarkUp can also export various file types, including 3D PDF, STEP, IGES, DXF, DWG, JPEG, STL and 15 additional file formats. For more information from Kubotek USA Inc. of Marlborough, MA, phone 508-229-2020 or visit kubotekusa.com Software Extension for Designing Core Cavity Blocks Solids-Based CNC Programming Solution Geometric Ltd. offers the latest version of its solids-based CNC programming solution, CAMWorks 2013. The combination of its patented automatic feature recognition technology and knowledgebased machining helps users reduce programming time from hours to minutes or even seconds. It offers several enhancements including a new Synchronous Machining Module (SMM) focused on simplifying programming of complex mill-turn machines; and, the first cost-effective, true G-code machine simulator, giving users the ability to create 'first time right' programs for mill-turn and other complex multi-axis machines. CAMWorks 2013 provides users with the capability to fully automate CNC programming not only for families of parts, but also for families of features regardless of part configuration to simplify the "Order-to-Part" process. This is accomplished by giving users full toolpath to solid model associativity, the ability to capture best practices of their best programmers and machinists, and a rich set of APIs, allowing users to automate the entire CNC programming process. For more information from CAMWorks/Geometric Technologies of Scottsdale, AZ, phone 480-367-0132 or visit camworks.com 10 MoldMaking Technology July 2013 Missler Software's TopSolid'Split 7.7, an extension of TopSolid'Design, enables toolmakers to define and design core cavity blocks from an imported 3D plastic part or a design from the software. Once the model has been imported into TopSolid'Design, the user can prepare the part for injection by analyzing the draft angles of the model and globally or differentially controlling the shrinkage factor related to the material uses. TopSolid'Split automatically determines the best parting lines, which the user can redefine locally. The software extension also features intelligent wizards to automatically generate shut-off and external parting surfaces. It also can define all the inserts needed to account for production constraints at the core and cavity block split stage. For more information from TopSolid/Missler Software, Inc. of Addison, IL, phone 630-889-8055 or visit topsolid.com