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News Release from: CGTech | Subject: VERICUT 6.1
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 November 2007
CNC program simulation/verification
streamlined
CNC machining software is designed to streamline the NC program verification and simulation process, and provide more tools to analyse the CNC machining process.
CGTech will exhibit the latest version of VERICUT CNC machine simulation and optimization software at EuroMold 2007 in Frankfurt on Stand J27 Hall 8 CGTech said that VERICUT is used to simulate, verify and optimise CNC programs
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 26 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Latest version of CGTech's VERICUT software gives NC programmers more tools to analyze their CNC machining process, such as navigating backwards from the last NC program line simulated.
At EuroMold, the company will feature simulations with Mazak, Mori Seiki, Makino, DMG, Hermle, Matsuura and Chiron CNC machine tools.
The simulations will focus on the more complex 5-axis and multi - axis mill-turn centres.
Virtual machining Gallery CDs will be available on request from the stand.
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Using NC verification and optimisation software eliminates the process of manually proving-out NC programs. It reduces scrap loss and rework and protects against damaging crashes.
Mould and die simulation checks for NC mistakes
A new mould and die simulation package is featured in a range of NC verification and optimisation software that detects mistakes in NC programs and improves CNC program efficiency.
VERICUT 6.1 has many new features designed to streamline the NC program verification and simulation process, said CGTech to manufacturingtalk.com.
The company said that with VERICUT 6.1, NC programmers now have more tools to analyse CNC machining processes.
Following feedback from customers, features have been added that give the end user even more control of the virtual machining environment before, during, and after the simulation.
New features include the following.
* NC Program Review Integration - NC Program Review is now integrated in VERICUT's main desktop.
When in Review mode, the user can navigate backwards from the last NC program line simulated.
Error messages and NC program text is highlighted when a collision on the stock or fixture is selected.
Entering Review mode adds Step Backward and Play Backward buttons to VERICUT's other VCR buttons.
The existing Step, Play, Rewind and Reset buttons also change to interact in Review mode, providing easy navigation through the NC program.
Optionally, material can be replaced while stepping backwards, and then removed again while stepping forward, giving the ability to easily identify and closely evaluate problem areas.
Machine views and profile views are now active in Review mode, including an optional tool path line display in the profile view.
Additionally, synchronised subsystem simulation (such as for multi-channel controls) can now be displayed in Review mode.
* CAD/CAM interfaces updated - VERICUT's CAD/CAM Interfaces make verifying NC programs from within the CAD/CAM system easy and convenient.
Users can verify individual operations, a series of operations, or a set of complete NC programs.
All stock, fixture, and design geometry is automatically transferred to VERICUT in the correct orientation, along with the NC program, tooling, machine and control data and other simulation parameters.
VERICUT simulates the post-processed CNC code output from the CAM system and therefore complements the toolpath simulation provided by many CAM systems.
The following CAD/CAM interface updates have been made in 6.1, as follows.
* Siemens PLM NX Interface - merges tools from the NX session with tools in the template project file's Tool Library.
* CATIA Interface - CATIA V5 users can choose how to apply the part operation's machining axis in their VERICUT simulation by selecting the offset table (Program Zero, Work Offset, etc) and relationship to the machine (tool, rotary axis pivot, etc).
CATV allows the user to select sketch geometry used to define tool shapes in CATIA.
This geometry is then used to create tools in VERICUT.
In addition interfaces to Delcam PowerMill, Open Mind HyperMill and Gibbs CAM are now available.
* AUTO-DIFF - AUTO-DIFF allows the user to compare a CAD Design model with the in-process cut model at any stage of the simulation process highlighting areas of over-cutting and under-cutting.
AUTO-DIFF Constant Gouge Check can now optionally check for a minimum amount of excess material relative to the design model.
This is typically used where roughing cuts should leave a specific minimum amount of material for subsequent machining.
AUTO-DIFF profile is improved to give more robust results on large and complex profiles where the design and cut stock models are nearly coincident.
* Manage machine and control configurations - it may be desirable to 'lock-down' VERICUT's machine configurations at companies with several machines and/or several NC programmers using VERICUT 6.1.
Encrypted machine and control files allow the site manager to prevent machine configurations from being inadvertently modified.
Menu features are reorganised so 'project-specific' settings used during day-to-day NC program simulation tasks are clearly separated from 'machine/control' configuration settings.
Using encrypted machine/control files automatically disables machine/control configuration menus.
* Tool Enhancements - turning tools with multiple inserts (such as 'Flash' tools or other types of tools with multiple inserts) are now supported - including definition of multiple driven points.
Each insert's position is checked for valid turning orientation before it will cut.
Cutting limit checking (added in 6.0) is enhanced to include checking Minimum/Maximum RPM values.
A new model choice automatically creates a milling tool's gage location at the highest point on the tool assembly.
* About CGTech - headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, CGTech specialises in numerical control/computer numerical control (NC/CNC) simulation, verification, optimization, and analysis software technology for manufacturing.
Since 1988 CGTech's product, VERICUT software, has become the industry standard for simulating CNC machining in order to detect errors, potential collisions, or areas of inefficiency.
With offices and resellers worldwide, VERICUT software is used by companies of all sizes, universities/trade schools, and government agencies. Request a free brochure from CGTech ...
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