Product category:
Software, off-line programming, CAM, for metal cutting machine tools
News Release from: DP Technology | Subject: CAM software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 October 2007
CAM gives productivity for CNC
programming
The first service pack of ESPRIT computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software from DP Technology includes productivity-enhancing technology for CNC programmers of mills, lathes and wire EDM machines.
DP Technology, maker of ESPRIT computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software, has announced the international release and first service pack for ESPRIT 2008, which includes more newly added productivity-enhancing technology for CNC programmers of mills, lathes and wire EDM machines With the initial release of ESPRIT 2008, DP Technology provided enhancements to address the growing needs of ESPRIT's existing users, the demands of the latest generation of machine tools, and new cutting-edge manufacturing techniques
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 5 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Mold CAM displayed at Difficult Manufacturing Show
DP Technology will be showing its latest version of mould machining CAM software with improved 3D machining performance at Japan's 'Difficult Manufacturing Show'.
Subcontractors can update on latest CAM benefits
DP technology will be demonstrating the latest versions of its CAM software at the UK's Subcon subcontracting exhibition, including improved 3D machining performance and B-axis turning.
Service Pack 1 represents the next evolution of ESPRIT, providing additional enhancements in the areas of CAD to CAM feature exchange with ESPRIT FX 2008, support for the latest series of AgieCharmilles wire EDM controls, the Orange control, a new Makino wire EDM expert system of machining conditions, expanded capabilities within the ESPRIT API, and support for 12 languages - including Chinese, Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish.
ESPRIT FX is the latest in advanced CAD to CAM feature exchange technology, included in ESPRIT 2008, which allows users to automatically capture the original design intent, clearly define what the user is machining, and program parts quicker and more accurately.
ESPRIT FX reads the CAD feature trees from SolidWorks, Solid Edge and now, with service pack 1, Pro/ENGINEER.
Further reading
CAM mould software shortens machining cycles
The latest release of DP Technology's ESPRIT Mold CAM software reduces machining cycle times by 25-50% or more while simultaneously increasing part quality and reducing programming time.
CAM gives access to tool management system
An ESPRIT CAM software add-in provides end users with direct access to the cutting-tool management capabilities of the WinTool Cutting Tool Management System.
CAM for milling and turning demonstrated
Recent CAM software release for milling and turning includes turning stock automation for lathes, EDM machine specific machining technology and improved 3D machining performance.
Going beyond transferring just the part geometry, the FX technology provides portions of the original CAD feature tree directly inside the ESPRIT user interface, thereby including the complete original design intent - features, tolerances, material properties, surface finishes, administrative data, and more.
Using the FX technology, the CAD features and associated properties are mapped into machinable features, providing a complete definition of "what" is being machined.
These manufacturing features and associated properties are then fed into the ESPRIT KnowledgeBase, which aids the user in automatically selecting how to machine the part based upon existing best practices.
ESPRIT 2008 has been updated to support the latest machines and cutting technology for AgieAgieCharmilles, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, ONA and Sodick wire EDMs.
This includes all-new "technology pages" (user interface / dialogue boxes) for 2-axis and 4-axis cutting for each manufacturer.
Each machine-specific user interface includes the machine-specific terminology and technology settings for the given EDM machine manufacturer, as well as a direct interface into the machine's technology database.
With Service Pack 1, ESPRIT now supports the new family of AgieCharmilles wire EDM controls, the AgieCharmilles Orange control.
This support includes a new control- specific user interface for the AgieCharmilles Orange, along with an integrated technology database to simplify the selection of the cutting parameters and provide terminology consistent with the machine, while also providing full control over the machining conditions.
For Makino, a similar Makino specific user interface has been released along with an integrated Makino machining conditions database. Request a free brochure from DP Technology ...
• DP Technology: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Manufacturingtalk email newsletter
• Manufacturingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
