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NEW TOOLS PROVIDE EXTRA PRODUCTIVITY IN LATEST SOFTWARE RELEASE
13 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
| Two new productivity tools are at the heart of the latest release of Radan 05, the world-leading CAD/CAM software for sheet metalworking applications from Bath-based Radan Computational. The first is a new ‘fold from flat’ command, which provides an aid to reverse engineering, as well as a powerful tool for users to extract maximum benefit from their legacy data. |
Two new productivity tools are at the heart of the latest release of Radan 05, the world-leading CAD/CAM software for sheet metalworking applications from Bath-based Radan Computational. The first is a new ‘fold from flat’ command, which provides an aid to reverse engineering, as well as a powerful tool for users to extract maximum benefit from their legacy data. Its key capabilities include conversion of existing 2D component drawings, imported DXF files or flat part developments with defined bend lines into fully defined 3D models that can be subsequently manipulated or modified at will. Parameters such as bend radii can also be varied within the 3D environment, with the software updating the model, flat progression and corresponding CNC machine programme at the touch of a button. Another key feature in the latest release of Radan 05 is a new ‘lofting’ command, which enables any two flat profiles to be positioned in space and then joined by a continuous surface. Because the end profiles need not be identical, or even similar, in shape, this tool is particularly suitable for pipework and ducting applications where one cross section is required to blend into another. Further new capabilities in the latest software release include improvements to component nesting routines, faster order-mode entry and enhanced DNC options. About radan Radan, along with alphacam, jobshop and cabinet vision, are principal brands of Planit Holdings plc. The organisation’s product range encompasses design to manufacturing applications and Enterprise Resource Planning software solutions for companies operating throughout the metal, woodworking, stone and sheet metal manufacturing sector. In addition, Planit International offers leading retail design software. The group is a multi-million pound global business, with operations in Europe, the Americas, Taiwan and Japan, as well as a network of approved distributors and dealers throughout North and South America, Asia, the Middle East, South Africa and the Pacific Rim.
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The main objective of the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association is to act as the central organisation promoting the interests of companies involved in the manufacture and sale of metalforming machinery and ancillary products in the UK.
UK ExhibitionsAs owner of the largest metalforming equipment exhibition in the UK - METALWORKING - the Association provides major membership benefits, including: involvement in the planning and content of METALWORKING
members' discount on floor space
priority stand selection
access to Inward Press and Trade Missions
Overseas Exhibitions The Association takes stands at major overseas Metalforming shows. free marketing and sales opportunities
meeting point as a base for additional activities
access to trade consular staff
Sponsored Overseas Events Members can join MMMA sponsored missions at reduced costs. opportunities to view overseas competitors on their home ground
organised visits to customers, users and exhibitions
Organised Seminars MMMA organises industry seminars, sometimes with colleges. Product/Company presentations to selected audiences
opportunities to explore turnkey projects with other members
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