WESSLING, Germany, Dec 18, 2024 – OPEN MIND Technologies, a leading developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, has announced that together with HERMLE USA and FRAISA USA, the companies have teamed up to produce ‘little Santas’ for helping with holiday preparations. This effort comes at the Nick of time with Christmas fast approaching and workforce shortages at the North Pole. The little helpers were machined in just under four hours on a HERMLE C 400 Performance Line 5-Axis CNC Machine with a HS flex hybrid automation cell and tools from FRAISA programmed with hyperMILL CAD/CAM software.

Using the hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining technology, which provides postprocessing and G-code simulation, toolpaths were generated and proven-out securely and efficiently. A 3D Optimized Roughing strategy was also employed to prepare the little helper for finishing. The Smooth Overlap technique in hyperMILL was used to blend adjacent toolpaths, resulting in an imperceptible blend zone that mitigates the need for manual or other subsequent finishing processes.

For more information and to view a video of the little Santa machining application, click HERE.
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OPEN MIND Technologies AG develops and sells innovative CAD/CAM solutions that generate optimized NC milling and turning programs for machine tools from digital models.
Manufacturers from a broad range of industries around the globe have decided to go with OPEN MIND products because they enable cost-effective and efficient manufacturing. This leads to models, prototypes, tools, molds, prismatic workpieces, integral components and more, all of impressive quality:
- Modeling and prototyping
- Tool and mold manufacturing
- Production machining
- Automotive industry
- Aerospace industry
- Energy industry
- Medical implant manufacturing
- Jewelry and watch industry.
OPEN MIND is active in all of the important markets, such as Asia, Europe and North America, with international subsidiaries and a global network of sales partners. OPEN MIND Technologies AG is a man and machine company. For more information, visit http://www.openmind-tech.com/en.