January 10, 2024, 10:21 pm by Eldar Gerfanov (Admin)
Change long overdue. FSWizard now has support for multiple interface languages.
So far there is only 3 available, and only in the web app at app.fswizard.com
The only languages I know is English and Russian, so please let me know if the current Spanish translation has issues and you would like to help me fix it.
I very much would like to outsource this work to native speakers, so I will be releasing the language files shortly.
November 8, 2022, 9:50 pm by Eldar Gerfanov (Admin)
A new version of HSMAdvisor has just been released!
This minor update adds the Portuguese language and fixes the Language upload feature. Thanks to TribeJoint - www.instagram.com/tribejoint/ for providing the translation!
Also, minor tweaks were made to improve drill chip load calculations for tiny and very large drills.
In related news. Big work is currently happening with expanding and improving the HSMAdvisor's Material Database.
This release focused on fixing various small issues blah-blah.
The main news is the HSMAdvisor's Translator Form that can now not only Upload, but also Download languages from the cloud! Which means you can now download someone's unfinished translation file, use it, add to it (hopefully) and upload it again!
When you download someone else's language file with the same name as yours, only the untranslated lines will be updated.
From this point on I will be adding languages that contain certain percent of coverage to the installation. Installed languages will also be updated as time goes on.
At this point we have the following list of installed languages available:
English (main)
French (full)
Russian (full)
Spanish (almost full)
Slovak(partial)
Czech (partial)
Polish (partial)
Turkish (partial)
Huge thanks to everybody who contributed to the translation effort! So if you did, please contact me if you need any licenses (have your user name handy, so i can identify your work).
By the way, do i need to remind that good things happen to those who contribute?
Keep tuned for more cool updates to come out this spring!
January 16, 2017, 9:05 am by Eldar Gerfanov (Admin)
Hello everybody!
I have not made many blog posts here lately because i have been working a lot on new features and simply did not have much time for anything. So I decided i'd make a little report on how we are doing and where the project is.
First things first.
I just released an update to HSMAdvisor v1.503
Drilling tools now consider Shank Diameter when calculating maximum allowed torque on the tool. This will lead to more safety when using, say 1" tool with a 0.5" shank.
Thread Milling tools have been immensely improved. Shank diameter is now included into the calculations. Default Length is now 2.5 diameters Improved suggested cutting speeds and feeds
Our Multiple Language Translation Program is chugging along nicely
Several people messaged me about intentions to build translations so far.
At this point we have people working on translations for the following languages:
Croatian
Serbian
Portuguese
Perhaps Polish (I see someone uploading translations, but the person have not contacted me about it)
Mobile FSWizard app is due for major improvements
Major visual re-design is under way and we are working on making FSWizard Mobile accessible on more devices in more ways. It is going to be a fully fledged WEB app, that can be run on any internet-connected device. Even on a desktop.
Integration with HSMAdvisor Machine Profiles and Tool Libraries is also planned.
Perhaps we are going to drop native support for Google Play and iOS stores. I am sick of them charging us 30% for their services.
We have one major feature in this release and a lot of small improvements:
Starting form this update every HSMAdvisor installer and executable file will be digitally signed. This will keep both your IT guy and your Antivirus Program happy.
I made a decision to invest into signing my executables because users were complaining about AV programs like Norton shutting down my software.
Maximum Tapping RPM added to the Machine Definition dialog to recognize the fact that tapping speed is often a lot smaller than the maximum spindle speed available on most machines.
Improvements:
Major work is being done to translate HSMAdvisor to other languages
Typos fixed all over the place
Machine Definition dialog functions improved
Thread Milling tool type now includes DOC and WOC fields
Cutting speeds for several materials have been adjusted
Fixed condition where restoring the window in "Narrow" mode would cause controls to disappear until Maximize button was pressed
Tool drop-down box now better scales and crops extra-long values to make room for all columns
December 23, 2014, 6:09 pm by Eldar Gerfanov (Admin)
First of all Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !
There has been a spur in development in the last couple of weeks. Mainly due to the fact that i took a vacation from my day job.
I also used this time to pay a visit to some businesses operating in the area to get some feedback on my software, hear out their needs and desires.
I have not been able to post about the latest updates, so let's summarize what we have at this moment in the latest v1.110 update
New 90 Degree metric Flat Head screw reference tool
Ability to use comma sign instead of dot as a decimal point. HSMAdvisor will still convert comma to dot, but now it treats input properly This was done to accommodate users whose language settings use comma on their numpad
Fixed scaling for all DPI types.
Added a bunch of materials like Machinable Wax, Plywood, some Steels etc.
Improved and made more predictable loading of tools and cuts from the database
Made improvements to Machine definition window.
Most of the work has been finished on the CAM integration feature. If any of you, my users, feel like you want the FREE integration with their favorite CAM, please nag your CAM support and/or sales desk!!
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Now did I mention I plan on NOT changing a dime for the integration feature?
If not, then let me repeat it again.
CAM Integration feature will come at no price for my users!
So if i were you, i would file support tickets (make some phone calls, write letters) to your CAM providers and ask them to consider enabling their software to speak with mine.
October 12, 2013, 11:32 am by Eldar Gerfanov (Admin)
Lately there have been a lot of really interesting HSM topics on PracticalMachinist forums.
In one of them a guy who owns his own resharpening business posted a video of his endmill milling a block of D2 hardened to over 60 RC. The forum topic is located here First try on D2 62Rc(video)
Here is his post so you know what we are talking about:
Quote:
In an effort to perfect our speeds and feeds while hardmilling, this is the first try. Its not right yet, but far from a failure. I apologize for the language at the end, but I do not edit my videos. The endmill was a reground garr VRX at .353 diameter. Parameters were 750 sfm, .018 radial, .300 axial and .004 ipt. The next run will be at 650 sfm, .006 ipt using a mist sprayer. Also, any small areas will be blocked off to be ran at lower speeds to allow cooling time for the cutter. Just a note for anyone using a Mag Fadal, The E-stop button is not quick enough, use feed hold. The endmill was badly worn on the corners, but not broken, and will be resharpened and used again.
In the ensuing discussion i posted my own take on how and why HSM works
Quote:
HSM works in many ways.
1) Reduced cutting time per edge per revolution allows it to cool down more. 2) Chip thinning allows to increase chipload (advancement per tooth per revolution) 3) Increased depth of cut combined with shallow radial positively affects deflection. Tool bends less as it is more rigid towards the tool holder. 4) Higher cutting speed actually reduces cutting forces as heat generated in the cutting zone makes it easier to shear off a layer of metal. Yet because the time of contact is so small, most of the heat is carried away with the chip. 5) Higher RPM also allows to get rid of hot chips faster thus further reducing heat transferred to the tool. 6) Higher feedrate actually reduces relative cutting speed. 7) At high axial engagements more than one flute is in contact with the workpiece at different points along the axis of the tool. This too helps combat vibrations and chatter. 8) You are using more of the tool than just its tip, so technically you can do more work with one tool before it gets dull. 9) lastly it looks cool as hell and is very impressive. Whenever we know visitors or bosses are coming we try to make sure some HSM is going on even if application does not merit that I am not sure if the air that is moved by the endmill is doing much, but i suspect he didn't mean exactly that.
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