hyperMILL® 2024
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hyperMILL® as Innovative CAD/CAM Complete Solution OPEN MIND has always offered an innovative CAD/CAM solution whose CAD functionalities are seamlessly linked to CAM programming. This leads to enormous time savings in workpiece preparation. This alone makes it clear that CAM without CAD is no longer an option today. From version 2024, hyperMILL now combines CAD and CAM under one name (instead of hyperCAD -S), thus consolidating “CAD for CAM” for the future. The familiar CAD functionalities remain the same, only their names change. ® By separating topics into the new sections – CAD, CAM, and...

Import model-based definition hyperMILL supports the import of PMI and MBD data in various formats such as STEP, CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS, Creo, and Siemens NX. A model-based definition (MBD) is assigned to faces, and PMI symbols are assigned to dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes. This data can be evaluated with the help of the AUTOMATION Center for faster processing. ® Benefit: Model data available during CAM processing. Create faces from grids hyperMILL now offers the option of generating both open and closed faces from a variety of grid curves. Even non-intersecting curves are...

Creation of three-dimensional electrode paths Two-dimensional machining is no longer sufficient for some erosion processes. With hyperMILL Electrode, you can now generate machining paths along a 3D curve with simultaneous C-axis rotation. Retract movements are automatically created in the opposite direction to ensure an efficient machining process. ® Electrode generation for open surfaces Deviations in faces and tolerance values often make it very time-consuming to create electrodes. hyperMILL Electrode simplifies this process by allowing electrodes to be created even with open or...

Chamfer Milling on 3D Model Smooth overlap This strategy allows an overlap path to be defined for closed contours. The “Standard” option defines an overlap at the start and end point of the chamfer. The second option “Smooth overlap” ensures that the approach and retract movements on the chamfer are blended smoothly. These options make it possible to produce a chamfer without visible approach and retract marks. Benefit: Improved control and quality during chamfer machining. Defined overlap path Optimized Deep Hole Drilling We have revised the deep hole drilling process and developed a new...

3D Automatic Rest Machining A new algorithm for rest material detection ensures complete detection of all rest material areas. In addition to this detection, we have also optimized the algorithms for path calculation. Toolpaths are now optimally divided to ensure more efficient machining. The detection of intersection areas where paths meet has also been improved. Thanks to a new toolpath layout, the rest material in these areas is machined perfectly. Benefit: Improved machining of rest material areas. 3D Cutting Edge Machining This strategy offers you new functions and a large number of...

3D Z Level Shape Finishing The strategy now allows undercuts to be machined with lollipop and woodruff cutters. The entire geometry or just the individual undercut area can be machined. The toolpaths are generated with collision checking, which guarantees reliable machining. This means that 3-axis machines can also be used safely for undercut machining, such as for electrodes or other clearances. Benefit: Reliable undercut machining on 3-axis machines. 5-axis path compensation for surface strategies 5-axis path compensation* allows the machine operator to make fine corrections on the...

5-axis Rest Machining We have revised and improved this strategy from scratch. A new algorithm for rest material detection ensures comprehensive detection of all rest material areas. In addition to the new rest material detection, we have also updated the functions for indexed approach calculation and path calculation. This is reflected in a faster calculation time and better approach calculation for the automatic 5-axis “Indexing” mode. The optimized detection of intersection areas where paths meet, combined with a new toolpath layout, ensures perfect machining of the rest material....

Read back measuring points Measuring points can now be read back in hyperMILL to ensure and log the component quality. You can see at a glance which measuring points are within or outside the tolerance both on the 3D model and on the “Measured” panel. This allows you to analyze inaccuracies, tool wear, or deviations/trend after milling and compensate for them simultaneously on the CAD and CAM side. This saves time, provides security, and increases quality. This new function can also be used directly on the machine tool with the hyperMILL SHOP Viewer. In addition, reading back the points can...

CAD functionalities for turning operations New CAD-for-CAM functions for turning contours are available to you: ■ Simple creation of DIN undercuts on turning contours using drop-down menu ■G lobally round the edges of turning contours or apply chamfers to them. A distinction can be made between inner and outer corners. Individual corners can be excluded. ■ Restore sharp corners if they have a radius or chamfer Benefit: Simplified creation of chamfers, radii, and undercuts. Finishing path for grooving When grooving, a finishing path can now be used directly afterwards. This ensures a uniform...

Turret support for lathes We have taken a big step forward with hyperMILL 2024 and further enhanced our turning functionalities. The turret technology* we have implemented now allows you to program lathes with a turret and a main spindle. Thanks to hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining, the machine and all tools are mapped in detail and used for NC code simulation. The turret is equipped conveniently with turret holders and tools in the machining planner of the virtual machine. ® *Available for machines with a turret and a main spindle with Siemens control system. Further controls to follow....