MSC MillMax®
Established in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards is the only S&T (science and technology) awards competition that recognizes new commercial products, technologies, and materials for their technological significance that are available for sale or license. The R&D 100 Awards, celebrating the program's 60th Anniversary this year, has long been a benchmark of excellence for industry sectors as diverse as telecommunications, high-energy physics, software, manufacturing, and biotechnology. This 2022 R&D 100 winner is listed below, along with its respective category.
Category: Software/Services
Developers: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Co-Developers: MSC Industrial Supply Inc., Manufacturing Laboratories Inc.
United States
Product Description:MSC MillMax® uses impact testing equipment and software to improve the milling performance on Computer Numerical Control machine tools. The measurement and user interface allow programmers and machine operators to predetermine the tool-specific ideal cutting conditions for milling. Optimal milling conditions are determined by measurement rather than trial and error.
Developers: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Co-Developers: MSC Industrial Supply Inc., Manufacturing Laboratories Inc.
United States
Product Description:MSC MillMax® uses impact testing equipment and software to improve the milling performance on Computer Numerical Control machine tools. The measurement and user interface allow programmers and machine operators to predetermine the tool-specific ideal cutting conditions for milling. Optimal milling conditions are determined by measurement rather than trial and error.
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