Visualisation solution for the workshop

Wessling, Germany, Feb 9, 2015 – OPEN MIND Technologies AG has released hyperMILL^® ShopViewer, a proprietary visualisation solution for the workshop. It provides machine operators with a complete overview of the upcoming NC program right through to simulation and ensures that only safe, checked NC programs run on the machine.

Although the digital process chain from design through NC programming already exists in many companies, there is often a break in the chain when it comes to the production environment. The actual programs are forwarded to the controller via the network, but the associated information is not normally transferred. The machine operator can usually only take advantage of static aids like drawings, tool reports, screenshots, PDFs etc. It is a different picture with a viewing system. Here, the system provides the specialist operating the machine with all of the information related to manufacturing data, as well as geometry and component structure. hyperMILL^® ShopViewer makes it possible to view and examine data from hyperMILL^® and hyperCAD^®-S in more detail directly next to the machine. “The viewer typically allows the machine operator to view everything but not modify anything,” explains Wolfgang Weiss, product manager for CAD at OPEN MIND.

hyperMILL^® ShopViewer was developed specifically to the requirements of hyperMILL^® users. The information visible on the hyperMILL^® ShopViewer workspace includes:

• 3D model with the ability to measure features
• CAM program
• 3D clamping plans
• Tool data

This way, the machine operator can simulate the actual manufacturing process and gain a better understanding of the milling process in the machine. The hyperMILL^® operating concept allows users to work in their usual interface, which enables them to reach their goals quickly. “hyperMILL^® ShopViewer features an uncluttered interface, where the user can only see what he or she needs at any given time,” says Wolfgang Weiss.

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About OPEN MIND Technologies AG

OPEN MIND Technologies AG is a leading developer of CAM/CAD software and postprocessors for designing and manufacturing complex moulds and parts. OPEN MIND is one of the world’s five largest providers of CAM solutions according to the NC Market Analysis Report 2014 compiled by the CIMdata market research company.

OPEN MIND offers an extensive selection of products ranging from 2D feature-oriented solutions for milling standard parts through to software for 5axis simultaneous machining.

OPEN MIND Technologies AG is represented in all key markets in Asia, Europe and America with their hyperMILL^® software, which is used in the automotive, tool and mould manufacturing, mechanical engineering, medical and aerospace, and watch and jewellery industries.

OPEN MIND Technologies AG is a Mensch und Maschine company ( www.mum.de).

Additional information is available upon request or from our website at www.openmind-tech.com.

Contacts:
OPEN MIND Technologies USA, Inc.
1492 Highland Avenue, Unit 3
Needham MA 02492, USA
Phone: +1  339  225  4557 office
Phone: +1  888  516 1232 x0 toll-free
Fax: +1  270  912 5822
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OPEN MIND Technologies UK Ltd., Oxford
Units 1 and 2
Bicester Business Park
Telford Road, Bicester
Oxfordshire OX26 4LN, England
Fon: +44  1869  290 003
Fax: +44  1869  369 429
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Head office:
OPEN MIND Technologies AG, Argelsrieder Feld 5, 82234 Wessling, Germany
Fon: +49 8153 933-500, Fax: +49 8153 933-501
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website: www.openmind-tech.com

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