Issue 17a, 2001

 

 

 

FREE CAD Software

 

 

To receive a copy of this CD, please e-mail marketing@programmingplus.com.  The CD contains two free CAD programs.  The first is the latest release of Delcam's free viewing software, which allows users to view files from a wide range of CAD systems.  The second is an evaluation copy of version 3 of Delcam's PowerSHAPE hybrid CAD modeler.  See more...

 

 

High-speed and 5-axis machining

 

 

The latest release of Delcam's PowerMILL machining software, PowerMILL 3.1, includes a range of enhancements for all manufacturing operations.  Priority has been given to additional features for high-speed machining and five-axis machining.  Delcam is ranked as the most successful international supplier of NC software and services to the toolmaking industry by CIMdata.  See more...

 

 

Lotus speeds automotive inspection

 

 


Lotus Cars, based in Norwich, UK, is renowned world-wide for creating award-winning sports cars at the forefront of vehicle design technology.  Lotus has recently improved the efficiency of its inspection routines through the addition of Delcam's PowerINSPECT inspection software.  See more...

 

 

 

 

Niche focus takes avenue to success

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sligo based Avenue Moulds has established itself as one of the leading mould makers in Ireland.  Its customers include Abbott Laboratories, Honeywell/Allied Signal, and Braun.  The need for Delcam's PowerMILL was prompted by the decision to invest in high-speed machining.  See more...

 

 

 

 

 

 

An impossible dream?

 

 

 

 

 

 


Stephen Bottomley, a student at the Royal College of Arts in London, UK, turned to Delcam software to create a "mathematically impossible" design for his entry into a college competition sponsored by the Royal Mint.  
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Paralympic Success

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delcam is pleased to report the recent success of Melanie Easter, the partner of CopyCAD Development Manager, Richard Barratt, in the 2000 Paralympics held in Sydney.  One of the companies that manufactured the medals for the Paralympics is Perth Mint, in Western Australia, an ArtCAM customer for many years.
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