Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

Alphacam Says CAD/CAM Software Sales Rise 23 Percent

Vero Software says sales of its Alphacam solution for wood, stone and metal set records in the first half of 2015, with revenue up 23%. set records. Improvements to advanced 5-axis machining cycles, nesting functionality, and parent / child relationship support for multiple part management arethe focus of the company's developers.

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Navy Foresters Prep White Oak for U.S.S. Constitution Makeover

The U.S.S. Constitution, the oldest working warship in the world, is in drydock for a two year makeover. White oak planks and beams will be replaced using wood seleced by Navy Foresters. Affectionately known as "Old Ironsides," the ship was instrumental in winning the War of 1812 (it earned its name as its copper-covered sides repelled British cannon balls.) Crew dress in period uniforms and learn the peculiar requirements of maintaining an oak ship powered by the wind. About 12 percent of the ship is original wood.