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together, whether that is 2.5D, 3D, 5-axis machining or turning. We are providing all of this in one package whereas previously FutureAM had two or three systems that they were dipping in and out of. With hyperMILL, the learning curve and daily operation are now much easier.” Commenting upon this, Oliver continues: “Now that everyone here is using hyperMILL, it’s very apparent with productivity levels increasing and efficiency improving with the company subsequently making more money. Therefore, the board is extremely happy with their purchase of hyperMILL from OPEN MIND Technologies.” Concluding on this, Justin says: “There is a lot more potential for future capability at FutureAM. Some of the machines are on post-processors and we now have virtual machining technology on the new machines, so I think we will progress other machines on to hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining in the future. We can also look at doing more advanced training plans. We have already conducted the standard training with additional staff working through the standard training program, but there is the opportunity for further bespoke and more in-depth training to make the staff at FutureAM true experts in programming to their specific needs.” n
training plan where we slowly feed all employees through a training programme to learn hyperMILL. This provides a common footprint and thread through the machines and the programmers in the business.” Justin adds: “Previously, FutureAM had no graphical simulation and they were running programs to the best of their knowledge on the machines. By adopting hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining, FutureAM now has a full digital twin of the machines running full NC code simulation. It doesn’t just stop there; they have also invested in Optimizer module which will automatically work out the best and most optimal solution to fit their required tool path within the machine envelope. With their previous supplier, FutureAM were limited to just milling only. hyperMILL has now also given this customer turning capability - all in one supply. Oliver Allen the Head of R&D at Future Advanced Manufacture says: “With our previous CAD/CAM supplier, 5-axis machining was more a bolt on to their CAD system whereas with hyperMILL, the 5-axis suite is incorporated into the system and OPEN MIND provide full support for this. Our previous supplier could not offer that.” Adding to this, Justin says: “hyperMILL is an all-in-one system that has CAD and CAM
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