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84 www.CNC-West.com CNC WEST April/May 2019 New Products programming with no CAM system needed; NC for simultaneous 5-axis; and a Hurco-specific feature called NC/ Conversational Merge that optimizes efficiency even further. The newest control feature called 3D Import is es- pecially advantageous for Hurco 5-axis machines because the control software creates Transform Planes automati- cally for easy 5-sided conversational programming that eliminates data entry requirements. UltiMotion is the sophisticated mo- tion control system invented by Hurco that determines the optimal trajectory to run the tool, provides consistent pro- grammed feed rates and reduces cycle time. Hurco reports with UltiMotion, cornering velocity is 2.5 times faster than conventional motion and machine jerk is reduced by half. UltiMotion includes up to 10,000 blocks of dy- namic look ahead and is smart enough to adapt as required by the tool path. Hurco reports it improves upon CAM output by providing better handling of the machine mechanics and dynamics. All Hurco CNC machining centers are equipped with UltiMotion. New Laser S Series Boosts Surface Texturing Quality —GF Machining Solutions The new AgieCharmilles LASER S series fromGF Machining Solutions is an all-in-one texturing solution that applies designs to challenging surfaces while it controls cost per part, cuts lead and machining times and significantly improves quality. Benchmarking tests show that in a single setup, the LASER