SANTA NEEDS YOUR HELP! OPEN MIND Technologies Partners with HERMLE and FRAISA to Save Christmas

NEEDHAM, MA U.S.A. (December 13, 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.

Click HERE to enter for a chance to win one of the little Santas!

About OPEN MIND Technologies AG

OPEN MIND Technologies AG is one of the world’s leading developers of powerful CAD/CAM software solutions for machine and controller-independent programming. OPEN MIND develops optimized CAD/CAM solutions that include innovative and unique features that can deliver significantly higher performance in both programming and machining. hyperMILL® is a completely modular CAD/CAM solution that provides state-of-the-art CAM technologies on its own CAD platform: from 2.5D, 3D and 5-axis machining as well as turning strategies and solutions for additive manufacturing, HSC and HPC machining. Whether automation, simulation or virtual machine – trendsetting technologies expand the product range and enable continuous digital process chains. Special applications, seamless interaction with all popular CAD solutions and exceptional customer service rounds out the company’s products and capabilities. 

According to the “NC Market Analysis Report 2024” compiled by CIMdata, hyperMILL® is a leading, worldwide CAD/CAM solution. Innovative CAD/CAM technologies fulfill the highest demands in the automotive, tool and mold manufacturing, production machining, medical, job shops, energy, semiconductor and aerospace industries. OPEN MIND is a Mensch und Maschine company and has subsidiaries and qualified sales partners on all continents. You can find more information at https://www.openmind-tech.com/en-us/.

About HERMLE USA Inc.
HERMLE USA Inc. has North American headquarters located in Franklin, Wisconsin, with its corporate headquarters Maschinenfabrik Berthold HERMLE AG is in Gosheim, Germany. HERMLE USA provides North America’s leading manufacturers with the finest high precision machine tools and their automation. Since 1987, HERMLE has provided manufacturing solutions, applications assistance, customer training and service to its growing customer base in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For more information call: 414.421.9770 or email:  info@HERMLEUSA.net.

About FRAISA USA, Inc.
FRAISA USA, Inc. has North American headquarters located in Arden Hills, MN U.SA. FRAISA produces high-performance tools for metalworking and is one of the leading manufacturers in the machining industry. With approximately 545 employees, the company operates at seven locations worldwide. Since its foundation in 1934, FRAISA has stood for the highest technological standards, creative engineering, quality, and teamwork. For more information visit: https://www.FRAISA.com/us/.