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Products 66 MoldMaking Technology —— SEPTEMBER 2017 Tool Presetting Machines Reduce Setup Times by 70 Percent Haimer will feature its Microset tool presetting machines, which are said to streamline tool setting processes to reduce set up times by as much as 70 per- cent, minimizing idle time and increasing machine uti- lization. The company says that key features of the presetting machines are its ease of use, simple soft- ware, and stable, cast-iron base. Haimer offers a range of Microset products for different applications and budgets, including the Uno series and the Vio series. Other technologies and products featured will include power clamp shrink-fit machines, shrink-fit toolholders and collet chucks, tool dynamic balancing machines, Safe-Lock and Duo-Lock technologies, 3D sensors, and the Cool Flash coolant delivery system. Haimer USA / haimer-usa.com / Booth 2303 On Display at WESTEC — September 12-14, Los Angeles, California — westeconline.com Software Helps Users Implement Industry 4.0 At WESTEC 2017, TDM Systems will display its newest software, "TDM next generation," which offers new introductory options as well as highly inte- grated, global system integration. TDM next generation is a platform that can be used to operate all existing TDM modules and TDM Global Line modules simultaneously. TDM Systems says that the software's enhanced performance, worldwide networking and easy scalability helps users implement Industry 4.0. TDM next generation enables its customers to completely renew and mod- ernize their TDM solutions without a complex system change. The new, modern three-tier architecture increases both performance and process reliability and simultaneously reduces installation and service effort. Additional features include simplified interface handling, easy use of on-demand and browser- based solutions and the combined use of standard and engineering solutions. TDM Systems will exhibit together with its partner, OmegaTMM. TDM Systems / tdmsystems.com / Booth 2446 Machining Centers for Small-Lot, High-Mix/Low-Volume Applications Southwestern Industries' Trak machines are said to increase productivity in shops that engage in small-lot or high-mix/ low-volume work. Products designed for the former applica- tion include the Trak family of knee mills, bed mills, lathes and knee mill retrofits. Machines designed for the latter application include the Trak 2OP portable VMC and Trak LPM vertical machin- ing center, both of which contain built-in Jergens ball locks to facilitate quick change-overs. All Trak machines feature powerful but easy-to-learn ProtoTrak CNCs that reduce setup times and provide for increased workforce flexibility, the company says. Southwestern Industries Inc. / southwesternindustries.com / Booth 1703 For more Westec products, visit moldmakingtechnology.com/products/new CAD/CAM Software Update Includes New 2D/3D Milling Features Mastercam 2018 introduces new 2D/3D milling features, design improvements and turning and mill-turn enhancements. Stock awareness has been added to select 2D tool paths and enable tool motion on the top, bottom or both values of the stock. This provides safer and more optimized tool motion. The work- flow for all 3D High Speed tool paths has been streamlined and gives users fine control over where to cut. High-speed Hybrid tool paths now offer smoothing controls and deliver a finer finish. Mastercam's new Chip Break control prevents problems in stringy material like aluminum or plastic by enabling users to set length and time conditions, and retract and dwell options. Mill-Turn machine definitions now contain tail- stock and quill components, tailored to user's machines. A new set of turning strategies automate toolpath generation and support for Sandvik Coromant's CoroTurn Prime inserts and PrimeTurning method. PrimeTurning is said to provide higher metal removal rates, productivity gains and increased tool life in a variety of materials. Mastercam – CNC Software Inc. / mastercam.com / Booth 1715