For easy model optimisation

Simple surface machining on 2D and 3D models.

As a geometric engine (basic version), hyperCAD® offers standard functions for importing and administering CAD data as well as for producing simple geometric elements (points, curves and surfaces), as is required for preparing the CAM programming. Depending on the range of customers and tasks, the basic version can be upgraded to a full CAD system that enables the optimisation of models, process-caused additions and production-oriented machine construction.

Interfaces

hyperCAD® supports a host of standard interfaces. This allows existing databases to be imported and processed without any problems. This also enables data to be easily transferred from most design programs: DXF, DWG, IGES, VDA, STEP, STL.

Direct interfaces also allow seamless data imports from CATIA V4® and CATIA V5®, Creo (Pro/ENGINEER®), NX (Unigraphics®), Parasolid®, SolidWorks®.

Design. Analysis. Repair.

hyperCAD® is a flexible and versatile CAD system.

It is a high-performance solution for repairing surfaces and solids, quality assurance and design. It has an easy-to-learn, intuitive user interface as well as a series of high-end functions that simplify complex processes to a significant degree. This means that you can design models and variations quickly and easily. Users can reap productivity gains of up to 90 per cent with hyperCAD®.

Designing intelligently

Working with solids and surfaces.

hyperCAD® provides users with a wide variety of initial data (also import data) in the design of geometries, static and/or parametric solids, and freely constructed surfaces. The construction of individual parts can be performed in the context of machining groups. Several functions make this easier, including colour management for the individual components, which facilitates the assembly of modules.

The parametric mode of operation offers optimal conditions for defining and changing of model variants in a fast and efficient manner. Thanks to parametric solid modelling, you can assign dependencies during the sketching phase and save and reuse profiles. Geometry features can also be defined for hole variations, chamfers, threads, fillets and much more – a prerequisite for automated CAM programming with features.

One CAM solution for everything

With hyperMILL®, both simple and complex geometries can be programmed efficiently. Workpieces can be completely machined in a single setup thanks to the broad range of machining strategies. The advantages: continuous and more efficient processes, reduced processing times and higher reliability.

In addition, hyperMILL® offers several options for automated programming, reducing machine cycle times and optimising processes. Examples of this include sophisticated feature and macro technology, automated functions such as mirroring and transforming, functions that minimise auxiliary processing times such as job linking or production mode, and fully automated collision checking and avoidance.

Fully automated collision checking and avoidance

The prerequisite – not just for reliable 5axis machining – is reliable collision checking and avoidance. hyperMILL® detects collisions and provides efficient solutions for collision avoidance. Fully automated collision avoidance offers a range of strategies. A collision-free tool angle is calculated automatically for 5axis simultaneous machining. The user can decide which axis of rotation should be prioritised in collision avoidance depending on the machine kinematics. If there are collisions, 3D and/or tilted machining is cancelled, the toolpaths with collisions are left out, and then milling is carried out using longer tool lengths and/or modified tool angles. Furthermore, during roughing, the paths can be moved laterally, thereby allowing greater machining depths. The software can predict tool length extension or reduction to optimise this parameter while assuring collision free toolpaths.

Highlights

• Easy, time-saving programming with automated functions such as transformation and mirroring

• Intelligent functions such as job linking or production mode reduce auxiliary processing times

• Automatic indexing for 5axis machining that saves time and is easier on the machine

• Multiple 5axis strategies for cavity and surface machining

• Fully automated collision checking and avoidance for the highest process reliability

• Functions for HSC machining and high-performance roughing

• 2D, 3D, HSC, 5-axis and mill turn strategies combined in a single interface

• The world’s leading 5axis technology

• Special applications seamlessly integrated in hyperMILL®

• A unified postprocessor for turning and milling

Strategy for high-performance roughing

Milling with hyperMAXX®

High-performance roughing means greater material removal due to large infeed depth and a smaller lateral infeed. The hyperMAXX® roughing strategy avoids full cutting, sharp corners and edges in the path, thereby preventing abrupt changes in direction that drastically reduce the feedrate. This is how we achieve consistent cutting conditions and thereby constant tool load. Feedrates and infeeds no longer have to be entered as a precaution for unfavourable local conditions; instead, the programmer can work from the best-case scenario. Depending on the existing cutting conditions, hyperMAXX® dynamically adjusts the feedrate to attain the maximum possible feedrate at all times. This enables the highly efficient material removal with high process stability, thereby reducing machining times significantly. hyperMAXX® is suitable for the machining of both hard and soft materials.

Higher average feedrate. Shorter machining times. Improved surfaces.

The new version of hyperMAXX® facilitates milling with even higher feedrate averages. This is possible thanks to an optimised feedrate control developed by OPEN MIND. Previously, the system calculated the feedrate as a linear value between 0 and 100% of the maximum feedrate. Now, the user can specify a minimum feedrate in addition to the maximum feedrate. If the user enters a minimum value of 50% of the ideal value, for example, this increases the average feedrate value. In this case, the feedrate will be interpolated between 50% and 100%. Next to improving the working feedrate, the extended feedrate definition also has the advantage that it helps avoid feedrates that are too slow for the tool to cut properly. The user can thus optimise machining jobs even more flexibly to match requirements and past experiences.

The optimised plane detection provided by hyperMAXX® further shortens machining times. This strategy helps to prevent step formation during roughing with large stepdowns, and also to create a smooth offset on the stock. The strategy automatically detects the different planes and then starts with the largest stepdown depth (as opposed to constant-Z plane-by-plane machining).

Planes between two stepdowns are machined from bottom to top with a decreased stepdown depth. The ‘Intermediate Steps’ function* is available for defining additional steps to enable smoother machining of flat transitions and inclined walls. This not only creates a contour cut but also processes entire planes or pockets that were not included in the main cut division. Such an approach enables machining that is optimised for both paths and for machining times. The tool’s cutting width is optimally used and tool life is increased.

Tilt Strategies

Depending on the geometry and machine kinematics, the user can choose between 5axis machining with a fixed tool angle, automatic indexing or true simultaneous motion.

5axis Strategies for Cavity Machining

For difficult geometries such as deep cavities and steep high walls.

hyperMILL® 5AXIS adds 5-axis positions to "z level Finishing", profile finishing, equidistant finishing, free path milling, rest machining and rework machining 3D strategies. These strategies can now be used for 3+2 milling, automatic indexing and 5axis milling. Thanks to the fully automatic calculation of tool positions, 5axis machining jobs can be programmed as easily as conventional 3D tasks.

For surfaces and special tasks

Simple programming for the best surface quality.

hyperMILL® 5axis provides a wide variety of machining strategies for the broadest possible range of manufacturing tasks. Programming is simple and gets you quickly to your goal while achieving the best possible surface quality.

The Multiblade package

Impellers and blisks can be programmed even without special knowledge using this application. Integrated automated functions in the Multiblade package reduce the number of parameters needing to be entered to a minimum. Proven collision checking guarantees a very high level of process reliability. The use of robust tools allows machining with high infeed parameters and feedrates.

hyperMILL® 5AXIS

The trendsetting 5axis technology in hyperMILL® can typically yield time savings of more than 25 per cent while lowering tool wear and increasing contour accuracy for more cost-efficient production thanks to continuous machining. Challenging geometries such as high and steep walls require many different tool inclinations in precisely delineated milling areas. 5axis simultaneous machining with hyperMILL® 5AXIS is based on what users are already familiar with: milling with a tilted tool. Yet the machining process is now quicker, the surface results are better and programming is much less complicated. Thanks to easy programming with automatic collision checking and avoidance, this technology can also be used as a solution for many standard milling jobs.

Performance-enhancing software

• Easy programming for milling applications with indexed orientation.

• Process reliability due to proven fully automated collision checking and avoidance.

• Multiple tilt strategies are available: 3+2, automatic indexing and 5axis simultaneous machining.

• Familiar 3D strategies, such as Z-level machining or rest machining have been expanded to include 5axis processing.

• A broad spectrum of machining strategies for surfaces, cavities and special machining tasks.

• All 5axis strategies are available in the hyperMILL® interface.

• New: 5axis shape offset roughing and finishing for simple and time-saving programming of shaped and wrapped surfaces.

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Up-to-date technology management

Efficient management of tools as well as their holders

Cutter and holder geometries, as well as their position, are fully described. This enables continuous tool management. At the same time, combinations of different materials and cutting materials, as well as user-specific purposes, can be taken into consideration. This is how hyperMILL® allows the user to manage technology data in a targeted and simple manner.

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Milling/turning strategies

The millTURN module, which is integrated in hyperMILL®, offers many efficient turning cycles, including stock tracking, collision checking and tool database

Programming on a single interface

hyperMILL® millTURN – The mill/turn module

The module is completely integrated in hyperMILL®. This means that only one user interface is required for all milling and turning operations.

The comprehensive solution

• One programming environment for turning and milling tasks

• A broad spectrum of available turning and milling strategies for flexible programming up to complex 5axis projects

• Uniform user interface

• Use hyperMILL® millTURN to profit from the advantages of modern mill/turn machines, such as complete machining, higher accuracy and reduced setup times

• Stock tracking across all turning and milling cycles

• One database for turning, milling and drilling tools

• Collision checking across all cycles and the entire component

• One postprocessor for turning and milling operations

hyperMILL® in Autodesk® Inventor® familiar environment

Fully integrated in leading CAD systems.

OPEN MIND Technologies offers their internationally successful CAM software, hyperMILL®, as a CAD-integrated solution for hyperCAD®, SolidWorks® and Autodesk® Inventor®. Users can therefore work within their familiar environment. This reduces training time and avoids operator error. CAD integrations are ideal to build up integrated process chains.

Seamlessly integrated in Autodesk® Inventor® 2012

Autodesk® has certified the hyperMILL® CAM solution for use with Autodesk® Inventor® 2012. The leading software provider also confirms that hyperMILL® provides full integration and data associativity with this version of its CAD suite.

hyperMILL® for SolidWorks® familiar environment

Fully integrated in leading CAD systems

OPEN MIND Technologies offers their internationally successful CAM software, hyperMILL®, as a CAD-integrated solution for hyperCAD®, SolidWorks® and Autodesk® Inventor®. Users can therefore work within their familiar environment. This reduces training time and avoids operator error. CAD integrations are ideal to build up integrated process chains.

Approved as a Certified Gold product

The Gold certification from SolidWorks® confirms the perfect integration, quality and interoperability of hyperMILL® for SolidWorks®. To achieve this status, hyperMILL® had to undergo a multi-step certification process that included, among other things, successful operations with SolidWorks® reference customers.