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76 www.CNC-West.com CNC WEST April/May 2019 New 3D Import with 3D DXF Technology —Hurco The Hurco MAX5 control is now even more powerful with the new 3D Import feature that includes 3D DXF technology. This control feature allows the user to simply load the file they receive from their customer directly into the Hurco control. “3D Import eliminates extra steps and is a huge time saver,” said Mike Cope, product technical specialist for Hurco. Cope explained the evolution of the 3D Import, which illustrates Hurco’s commitment to continuous innova- tion of conversational programming, which was invented by Hurco in 1976. “When Hurco introduced the DXF Transfer option in 1992, it was a real game changer for the end user because many shops received DWG or DXF drawing files. This made it very easy to transfer the files to the machine and use them to create their programs on the shop floor (right at their Hurco CNC Machine), and also eliminated incorrect data being entered, or ‘fat- fingering numbers’ as we say in the shop. Today, it is common for shops to receive solid models of the parts that they need to produce, and even paper prints are becoming obsolete”. All previous versions of DXF translators only displayed lines and arcs data and were only useful in 2D since no Z-axis data was translated. 3D Import (the solid model portion) automatically creates the necessary Transform Plane data blocks in con- versational programming for 5-sided programs. “As a proponent of 5-sided machining, the automatic creation of Transform Planes is where this control feature really shines,” said Cope, who is the author of the book, The Power of FIVE: The Definitive Guide to 5-Axis Machining. Additionally, the integrated Hurco control powered by WinMax® is equipped with more memory and processing power out of the box: 2.7GHz dual core processor, 4GB RAM memory, a 128GB solid state hard drive, 10,000 block lookahead, and an intuitive graphical user interface that supports multiple machining strat- egies. The control has many high-end features for NC programming, too. In addition to the integrated MAX5 control, Hurco’s expansive line of CNC machining centers are equipped with the sophisticated motion control systemUltiMotion that Hurco invented that determines the optimal trajectory to run the tool, provides consistent programmed feed rates, and reduces cycle time. EDM Drill for Blade and Vane Turbine Engine Components —Makino Makino offers a new version of the EDBV3 machine, which is an EDM drilling machine designed for producing cooling film holes in blade and vane turbine engine component details. The EDBV3 utilizes a fully submerged operation to enhance ma- chining speed and accuracy. The sub- merged operation is a critical element for stable breaking through operations, especially when machining into a hol- low internal cavity, and the machine is capable of detecting break through within one second. The EDBV3 will New Products