OPEN MIND Technologies announced the release of the 2026 edition of its Hypermill CAD/CAM software suite. According to a company release, the latest version improves on previous editions by saving time and improving accuracy for 3.5D, 3D, precision 5-axis, and mill/turn machining.
Several improvements are focused on 5-axis machining specifically. The company says its programs 5-axis Rest Machining strategy now includes three new calculation algorithms for “z-level,” “parallel” and “normal” machining strategies. The new version also optimized 5-axis cutter orientation and improved collision avoidance. Operations for 5-axis deburring and 5-axis hole deburring now automatically optimize contour sequences and milling directions.
For other machining operations, Hypermill 2026 includes a new “hole brush” tool for reliable deburring of cross holes and internal threads. A new capability automatically alternates the spindle rotation direction during several brushing passes, and a redesigned camberline mode for tool orientation determination can address fuel pump and inducer geometries.
In addition to those, Hypermill 2026 includes programming support for right angle heads for avoiding collisions in machining cylindrical parts. The program’s tool builder process can be used to create new tools, including tool types with complex geometries. The program natively supports hole brushes, hale tools, indexable cutters with shoulder mill inserts, indexable cutters with face mill inserts, helical thread drill/mill cutters and front/back chamfered cutters.
In a statement, Managing Director of OPEN MIND Technologies Alan Levine said the latest software version incorporates feedback from users.
“OPEN MIND continuously performs research and development based on customer feedback and market requirements, adding capabilities to Hypermill to further improve the user experience and software functionality, “ Levine said. “We are very pleased to provide our customers with a broad scope of new CAM programming, finishing strategies and improvements in Hypermill 2026 that increase speed and manufacturing reliability.”
For more information on Hypermill 2026, see OPEN Mind Technologies’ website.
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