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Braun Technical Tools is the authorized Philippine distributor for hyperMILL® by Openmind — the world’s leading end-to-end CAD/CAM software platform covering everything from 2.5D milling through simultaneous 5-axis machining, turning, additive manufacturing, and virtual machine simulation.
2026
Latest version
2.5D–5X
Machining range
Industry 4.0
Digital process chain
PH
Authorized distributor
Authorized Distributor
Openmind hyperMILL®
Germany · Headquartered in Wessling, Bavaria · Global installations across 50+ countries
OPEN MIND Technologies is one of the world’s most innovative CAD/CAM developers. Their flagship product hyperMILL® is a complete, modular CAD/CAM solution built on their own dedicated CAD platform — hyperCAD®-S — which is designed from the ground up for the needs of CAM programmers, not general designers.
Unlike CAM software bolted onto a third-party CAD environment, hyperMILL’s integrated architecture means all information flows consistently from CAD import through programming, simulation, and NC output — with no translation errors or data loss. This end-to-end consistency is what makes hyperMILL the trusted choice of aerospace, automotive, medical, and die & mould manufacturers worldwide.
Braun Technical Tools provides local access to hyperMILL licensing, implementation support, training, and post-processor setup for Philippine manufacturers.
Unlike CAM software bolted onto a third-party CAD environment, hyperMILL’s integrated architecture means all information flows consistently from CAD import through programming, simulation, and NC output — with no translation errors or data loss. This end-to-end consistency is what makes hyperMILL the trusted choice of aerospace, automotive, medical, and die & mould manufacturers worldwide.
Braun Technical Tools provides local access to hyperMILL licensing, implementation support, training, and post-processor setup for Philippine manufacturers.
hyperMILL® 2026
Latest release — new 5-axis rest machining, improved turning CAM Plan, Hale Machining strategy
One interface
All strategies — 2.5D, 3D, 5-axis, turning, additive — under a single unified UI
NC code-based
Virtual Machining simulation runs on the actual NC code — not a CAM interpretation
The hyperMILL workflow
End-to-end digital process chain
hyperMILL connects every stage of the manufacturing process in a single environment — eliminating data handoffs, reducing errors, and maximizing machine uptime.
01 — CAD
Import & prepare CAD data
Import from all major CAD formats. hyperCAD®-S provides CAM-focused editing — surfaces, solids, meshes — without leaving the environment.
02 — CAM
Program with intelligent strategies
Select from 2.5D through 5-axis strategies. Automation macros handle recurring geometry. 5-axis Automatic Mode calculates optimal tool positions with one click.
03 — Simulate
Virtual Machining on a digital twin
Simulate on an exact NC code-based digital twin of your machine — not a CAM approximation. Collision detection, axis limit checking, and path optimization before the first chip.
04 — Optimize
Automatic path optimization
The VIRTUAL Machining Optimizer smooths linking moves, calculates safety distances, inserts rewind movements, and minimizes auxiliary times — automatically.
05 — Machine
NC output & CONNECTED Machining
Post-process to verified NC code for your machine. CONNECTED Machining syncs tool data and frame positions directly with the machine controller in real time.
CAM modules
Every machining strategy — one platform
hyperMILL’s modular structure lets you license exactly what your shop needs, with the ability to expand as your capabilities grow.
Module 01
2.5D Milling
Face milling, pocket milling, contour milling, slot milling, drilling, chamfering, and engraving. The essential foundation for any CNC programming environment.
Module 02
3D Milling
Powerful 3D strategies for complex surface machining — Z-level roughing, equidistant finishing, contour parallel, and high-precision surface finishing with optimized toolpaths.
Module 03
5-Axis Milling
Full simultaneous 5-axis strategies including 5-axis Automatic Mode, multi-blade and impeller machining, tube and port machining, and 5-axis contour milling — with automatic collision avoidance throughout.
Module 04
Turning
Complete CNC turning strategies — roughing, finishing, grooving, thread turning, and facing. CAM Plan Turning automatically generates production-ready contours with full feature recognition.
Module 05
Mill-Turn
Combined milling and turning on mill-turn machining centers — program complete parts in one setup with synchronized milling, turning, drilling, and threading operations.
Module 06
HSC / HPC Machining
Dedicated high-speed cutting and high-performance cutting strategies — optimized toolpaths for trochoidal milling, rest material detection, and constant chip load for maximum tool life.
Module 07
Additive Manufacturing
Hybrid additive and subtractive machining strategies — including material deposition toolpaths, filling strategies for planes and free-form shapes, and repair of damaged components. VIRTUAL Machining supports additive machines with limited axis ranges.
Module 08
VIRTUAL Machining
NC code-based digital twin simulation of the actual machine, controller, and PLC. Detect collisions, check axis limits, optimize linking moves, and validate the full NC program before any metal is cut. The Optimizer module automatically finds the best tool positions for multi-axis operations.
Why hyperMILL
What sets it apart
The key technologies that make hyperMILL the preferred CAM platform for demanding manufacturers worldwide.
hyperCAD®-S — CAD built for CAM
A dedicated CAD kernel designed entirely around the needs of CAM programmers — not repurposed from a design tool. Points, curves, surfaces, solids, and polygon meshes are handled natively, with electrode creation for EDM and support for all major import/export formats including STEP, IGES, CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, and Parasolid.
5-Axis Automatic Mode
Calculates optimal tool positions for 5-axis machining automatically — the programmer sets a preference angle and hyperMILL handles tilt calculation, collision avoidance, and smooth simultaneous movements. The new Minimum Clearance Angle option in 2026 provides even finer control over tool-to-part clearance.
NC code-based Virtual Machining
Most CAM software simulates based on the CAM toolpath — not the actual NC code that runs on the machine. hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining simulates on the real NC code, catching issues that toolpath-level simulation misses. The result is dramatically fewer crashes and setup surprises at the machine.
Automation & macro programming
Machining strategies and tool combinations can be saved as macros in a graphical database, retrieved instantly for similar parts. The hyperMILL Automation Center automates job list creation in hyperCAD-S — turning repetitive programming tasks into one-click operations.
CONNECTED Machining
Bidirectional data exchange between hyperMILL and the machine controller — NC programs can be added to an active simulation session, tool data transferred to and from the controller, and frame positions synchronized. A direct link between programming and production environments.
BEST FIT & workpiece measurement
hyperMILL BEST FIT adapts NC programs to actual workpiece position and orientation measured on the machine — eliminating manual re-alignment of castings, forgings, or semi-finished parts. Dramatically reduces setup time for high-value components.
Hale Machining (hyperMILL 2026)
A specialized 2D strategy producing flawless scratch-free surfaces without milling marks — the tool edge continuously aligns to the contour without active spindle speed. Ideal for sealing surfaces in watch components, semiconductor parts, and high-finish applications where conventional milling leaves unacceptable marks.
High-precision surface mode
A dedicated surface finishing mode that generates toolpaths with dramatically tighter tolerances and smoother chord deviations — delivering mirror-quality surfaces directly from the machine without manual polishing. Particularly effective on complex 5-axis parts in aerospace and die & mould applications.
Compatibility
Works with your existing setup
hyperMILL integrates with all major CAD platforms, machine interfaces, and control systems — no rip-and-replace required.
CAD integrations
SolidWorks
CATIA V5
Siemens NX
STEP / IGES
Parasolid
OBJ / 3MF (mesh)
SAT / ACIS
Machine controls
Siemens SINUMERIK
Fanuc
Heidenhain
Mitsubishi
Mazak
Okuma
DMG MORI
Machine types supported
3-axis VMC
5-axis milling
CNC lathes
Mill-turn centers
Gantry machines
EDM machines
Additive machines
Industries
Trusted across demanding sectors
hyperMILL is the daily production tool of manufacturers in the most demanding industries worldwide — where tolerances are tight, materials are difficult, and mistakes are expensive.
Aerospace & defence
Structural components
Turbine blades
Impellers & blisks
Titanium & HRSA
Die, mould & toolmaking
Injection mould tools
Die casting tools
Electrode machining
High-finish surfaces
Medical & precision
Implants
Surgical instruments
Micro-machining
Watch components
Ready to see hyperMILL in action?
Our team can arrange a live demonstration on your type of parts, discuss licensing options, and handle post-processor setup for your existing machines — including SYIL and Priminer machining centers.