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Release Notes 3.6 – 3.6.2609 (September 2026)

Release Notes 3.6 – 3.6.2609 (September 2026)

This update introduces machine magazine pocket assignments, AI-powered URL data scraping for custom tools, and refined parametric 3D tool modeling.

 

Machine Tool & Location Management

  • Machine Pocket Assignment: Assign tool assemblies directly to specific machine magazine pockets, or workholding setups to machine tables and fixture locations.
  • Machine Workspace: Redesigned machine detail pages to prioritize physical tool locations and eliminate redundant specification panels.

 

Custom Tools & AI Enrichment

  • Automated Web Data Retrieval: The custom tool “Refresh Data” engine now automatically queries manufacturer part databases via URL patterns to pull down missing ISO parameters.
  • Search with Chuck: Added direct AI natural-language tooling search integration.

 

3D Modeling Precision

  • Model Geometry: Corrected geometric rendering profiles for die-sinking cutters (accurate DCX scaling), V-groove mills (seamless CUT-to-NOCUT blending), and stylus ball cutters.
  • Modular Assemblies: Fixed insert indexing alignment when stacking extension adapters onto toolholders.

 

CAM Export & Feeds & Speeds

  • SolidCAM: Added export mapping support for turning cartridges and resolved Freeform assembly export handling.
  • hyperMILL: Added native support for collet-type machine-side couplings.
  • Multi-F&S Export: Resolved a regression to ensure operations with multiple feeds and speeds definitions export reliably.

 

Brand Catalogs & Usability

  • Iscar: Released updated 2026 workpiece materials and product group classifications.
  • NS Tool: Completed catalog data validation for production release.
  • Dialog Consistency: Standardized button alignments across all confirmation pop-ups with “Cancel” positioned intuitively on the left.