The Toolmaking and Technology Centre (WTZ) at Thyssenkrupp Presta Steering in Switzerland has significantly streamlined its CAM programming process by adopting Hypermill from Open Mind Technologies. This move, initially aimed at leveraging advanced 5-axis strategies, now includes the automated creation of NC codes.
With their CAM/CAD system for everything from 3-axis to complex 5-axis machining in the limelight, Open Mind Technologies demonstrated its latest Hypermill Version 2022.1 at Mach 2022.
Cutting-edge technology from Europe
Precision tools are a speciality of the European market. Their quality allows manufacturers around the world to produce high-technology parts and components for sophisticated applications. The innovative spirit of the industry is the trump card for the emerging recovery after the Corona crisis. We present some of the highlights recently launched by international toolmakers. Related Companies (Source: Mapal)
In a recent statement, Ecta President Markus Horn highlighted the importance of European cutting tool manufacturers on the common market. 60 % of cutting tool exports from the 27 EU member states do not leave Europe, Horn pointed out. Another 13 % of total deliveries go to the other European countries. This means that Europe is the sales market for almost three quarters of our European tools. After Brexit, exports to the UK also declined by 28 %, while the