HSMAdvisor Version History

HSMAdvisor v2.9.1

December 20, 2025, 4:20 am by admin

What’s new in this update:

  • Improved end mill and chamfer mill logic. Please expect slight changes to Speeds and Feeds, and suggested Depth/Width of Cut results.
  • Better support for negative taper and dovetail end mills.
  • Fixed an issue where minimum and maximum diameters were being cropped on the Threads page.
  • Added persistent column sorting to Tool Database tables.
  • The previously used tool database is now selected by default when creating a new tool.
  • Tool and cut comments are now auto-generated for new tools.
  • The HSMAdvisor executable and installer are now code-signed by Microsoft, reducing security warnings when launching the app for the first time.
  • Added input field validation messages to the Speeds and Feeds and Threads pages.
  • Fixed incorrect decimal point validation v2.9.1
HSMAdvisor Installer HSMAdvisor_v2.9.1.29556_NET4.8.exe Size:4.57 MB Zipped Application Folder HSMAdvisor_v2.9.1.29556.zip Size:4.46 MB

HSMAdvisor v2.8.7

October 8, 2025, 1:02 am by admin

What's new in this update:

  • Fixed loayout issue in the Machine/Workpiece panel

Previously:

  • Added PU Epoxy Tooling Board
  • Added 4330V material
  • Added C95400 material
  • Chamfer Mill loads from the Tool DB without Tip Angle
  • Added material: EN AW-2007 / 3.1645
  • Added EN 18CrNiMo7-6 (or equivalent) to material list
  • Fixed font scaling issues on high-DPI screens introduced in v2.8.5
HSMAdvisor Installer HSMAdvisor_v2.8.7.3550_NET4.8.exe Size:4.84 MB Zipped Application Folder HSMAdvisor_v2.8.7.3550.zip Size:4.81 MB

HSMAdvisor v2.8.6

August 7, 2025, 6:53 pm by admin

What's new in this update:

  • Added PU Epoxy Tooling Board
  • Added 4330V material
  • Added C95400 material
  • Chamfer Mill loads from the Tool DB without Tip Angle
  • Added material: EN AW-2007 / 3.1645
  • Added EN 18CrNiMo7-6 (or equivalent) to material list
  • Fixed font scaling issues on high-DPI screens introduced in v2.8.5
HSMAdvisor Installer HSMAdvisor_v2.8.6.683_NET4.8.exe Size:4.81 MB Zipped Application Folder HSMAdvisor_v2.8.6.683.zip Size:4.81 MB

HSMAdvisor v2.8.4

March 22, 2025, 11:09 pm by admin

What's new in this update:

  • Fix Arithmetic overflow error when Tool Stickout is very small.
    Add error catching to gracefully handle any further errors.
  • Add 420 Stainless Steel 48-56RC
  • Add 1025, C25, Cold Drawn
HSMAdvisor Installer HSMAdvisor_v2.8.4.53_NET4.8.exe Size:4.78 MB Zipped Application Folder HSMAdvisor_v2.8.4.53.zip Size:4.86 MB

HSMAdvisor v2.8.3

November 4, 2024, 10:41 pm by admin

What's new in this update:

  • Fixed the issue with the Circle/Ramping calculator.
HSMAdvisor Installer HSMAdvisor_v2.8.3.40713_NET4.8.exe Size:4.86 MB Zipped Installer HSMAdvisor_v2.8.3.40713_install.zip Size:4.84 MB Zipped Application Folder HSMAdvisor_v2.8.3.40713.zip Size:4.87 MB