ModuleWorks, the leading supplier of CAD/CAM components for toolpath generation and simulation, announced the availability of a downloadable full chapter from the new book, 'Secrets of 5-Axis machining' on its recently re-launched website, www.moduleworks.com
The new book has been authored by 5-Axis machining specialist Karlo Apro, who has 30+ years experience in the CAD/CAM and manufacturing industries and is currently a senior application engineer at CNC Software, the developers of Mastercam
'Secrets of 5-Axis machining' is written from an unbiased viewpoint and with engineers in mind. It unveils the different techniques and challenges of 5-Axis machining with explanations of the different machine tools, machining strategies and CAD/CAM systems. The book contains many full colour examples and comes with a fully-featured multi-media CD with AVIs and fully interactive ModuleWorks Simulation examples
Karlo Apro, the author comments "5-Axis machining is a real growth area in manufacturing and many companies are now utilising the technology to remain competitive. My book is based on my own experiences of supporting 5-Axis machining and is designed to minimise the learning curve for new users and provide advanced tips and tricks for more experienced engineers". He also talks about early response to the book "We had the first run of copies at the IMTS trade show and sold out well before the end of the show and we've had many more enquires since, so I'm delighted with the positive response."
Read more about this on-site or buy the book online at Industrial Press or Amazon.
For more information, please visit www.ModuleWorks.com/book.
About ModuleWorks
ModuleWorks is a software component provider for the CAD/CAM industry. ModuleWorks' expertise in 5-Axis simultaneous machining is recognised throughout the CAM industry and its software components and development services are used in many of the leading CAM vendors in the market today. ModuleWorks 5-Axis software has been used to manufacture complex 5-axis parts for more than 10 years and now has over 2000 users worldwide.
Nov 14, 2008
Extract of Karlo Apro's book, 'Secrets of 5-Axis machining' now available online
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