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News Release from: DP Technology | Subject: WinTool add-in for ESPRIT 2008
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 February 2008
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.
DP Technology, maker of ESPRIT computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, said that DATOS has released a WinTool add-in for ESPRIT 2008 This ESPRIT add-in provides end users with direct access to the cutting-tool management capabilities of the WinTool Cutting Tool Management System
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 13 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The WinTool system allows users to centrally manage tooling libraries and cutting conditions, and makes these libraries available to a wide variety of users throughout the machine shop.
For ESPRIT, WinTool will automatically generate precise 3D representations of the cutting-tool assemblies for simulation within the CAM system.
The WinTool add-in for ESPRIT is designed to improve the ease of use in tool management and machine set-up.
Using the WinTool system, ESPRIT programmers now have full access to the tool crib, while machine operators receive professional instructions for tool setup generated by the WinTool system.
DP Technology told manufacturingtalk.com that because data can simultaneously be transferred to preset gauges, the occurrence of tooling problems and machining standstills are significantly reduced.
* About ESPRIT - ESPRIT is a high-performance CAM system for a full range of machine tool applications.
ESPRIT delivers powerful full-spectrum programming for 2 - to 5-axis milling, 2 - to 22-axis turning, 2- to 5-axis wire EDM, multi-tasking mill-turn machining and B-axis machine tools, and high-speed 3- and 5-axis machining.
ESPRIT's high-performance capabilities include machining any part geometry (solid, surface, or wireframe), universal post processing to format G-code for virtually any machine tool, and solid simulation and verification with dry runs rendered in dynamic solids for optimal part quality and consistency.
ESPRIT is 100% pure Windows, and provides a comfortable and familiar user interface for maximum productivity.
* About DP Technology - DP Technology is a CAM software market leader with a mission to provide CNC programmers with the most powerful CAM software ever.
DP Technology's flagship product, ESPRIT, captures the company's vision of technology's potential and its passion for excellence.
DP Technology maintains its worldwide headquarters in Camarillo, California, USA, and product development teams in California and Florence, Italy.
Sales and support operations are located in Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Request a free brochure from DP Technology ...
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