Open Mind has announced a range of enhanced features for its HyperMill 2025 suite for traditional precision machining and the post processing of 3D printed parts.
A key addition for 3D printing is the efficiency and ease-of-use added with a new Linking Job tool in HyperMill Additive Manufacturing that can link multiple additive jobs with different technology parameters and 5-axis strategies for an optimised workflow. This features an advanced 5-axis automatic tool orientation mode, for safe and efficient operations even in tight spaces. By analysing the model and additive device, it accurately determines the optimal approach whether indexed or simultaneous.
The innovative 5-axis automatic tool orientation mode in HyperMill 2025 targets optimised machining, enabling efficient and reliable tool paths on the most complex components.
Open Mind states that its 5-axis automatic tool orientation mode algorithm uses a pre-analysis of the entire tool path to calculate machining sequences of simultaneous and indexed tool movements, reducing the number of inputs required for 5-axis machining and saving time when programming challenging parts.
A new 5-axis hole deburring strategy now deburrs sharp edges on holes and intersecting holes. By using CAM Plan programming assistance and analysis technology to automatically recognise all the holes, the sharp edges in the model are marked for selecting the desired edges. The hole deburring technology automatically calculates tool paths and supports 3-axis and 5-axis modes.
Also, HyperMill now offers a 5-axis deburring strategy for component edges. Users can choose between 3-axis machining and a 5-axis option that enables greater reach to more component edges, automatically generating the required inclinations as well as collision avoidance.
For 2025, the pocket milling algorithm for high feed cutters has been redeveloped for 3D-optimised roughing, achieving greater efficiency during roughing as well as better machining control, especially helpful when machining large lateral in-feeds and remaining material. Contour and path radii can also be defined, resulting in improved toolpath rounding.
Linking movements via the Virtual Machining Optimizer have been further optimised for actual stock conditions with new Dynamic Stock technology. Using Dynamic Stock, an updated stock is automatically generated for all machining jobs and accounted for when calculating linking movements.
In addition, HyperMill 2025 includes new technology such as a revised 5-axis Profile Milling cycle, a totally new 5-axis ISO Machining cycle, enhancements to turning postprocessors for main or sub spindle applications on Siemens, Fanuc, and Mitsubishi (Mazak) controls, and more.
