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Machining Simulation set-up is faster

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Machining software tool allows users to quickly develop their own application and has a file format fully describing a machine tool that can be shared and standardised

Supplier of a leading toolkit for CNC simulation and verification, MachineWorks, has released its latest version, MachineWorks v6.5, including the new MachineBuilder, which can speed up and simplify the whole integration process. The MachineBuilder is a quick-start tool that helps integrate the MachineWorks libraries.

Furthermore, MachineWorks v6.5 sees the introduction of a file format fully describing a machine tool that can be shared and standardised.

Using the file format in combination with the MachineWorks MachineBuilder, it is possible to create an application that simulates a machine in as little as one day.

MachineWorks MachineBuilder allows users to quickly develop their own application, with its own unique look and feel that can sit either on the controller or a standalone PC.

However the MachineBuilder is not only about building models, 'The beauty of this product is that you still get all MachineWorks functions in an easier-to-use format,' said sales and marketing director of MachineWorks, Mike Nicholson.

'If you want to create more complex applications and expose more functionality, MachineWorks will be with you every step of the way to make sure you get the maximum performance from your application'.

Simulating the job on the machine in real time is in great demand because it allows operators to have a visual check of what's happening at any time at the machine.

This is why MachineWorks has put a lot of effort into achieving faster 5-axis cuts.

Other enhancements within MachineWorks' v6.5 that have had a warm welcome by our partners are more stable use of algorithms, simpler programming of full machine simulation and wider support of complex machining.

Since Okuma developed its collision avoidance system using MachineWorks engines we are seeing more and more embedded simulation.

DMG's Virtual Machine integrates geometry, kinematics and dynamics of real DMG machines as well as CNC and PLC functions in one continuous process chain.

'If you visited EMO, you probably saw DMG's Virtual Machine simulation,' said Nicholson.

'DMG takes advantage of MachineWorks' true-solid modelling engine and can represent complex multi-tasking machines with integrated material removal'.

Hurco machines with their twin-screen controllers are a classic example of MachineWorks simulation embedded in a CNC controller system.

Hurco has made a success of MachineWorks technology by creating an application that can be tailored for the growing demand of simulation and verification of programs created on conversational controllers.

This reassures operators that their programming/editing is error-free before running the machine live.

MachineWorks partners have integrated a whole range of simulation solutions from simple simulation of the tool and stock to complex simulation of multi-tasking machines with unlimited axes.

MachineWorks can simulate turning, milling, mill-turn, grinding, water jet, laser, EDM and robotics with any type of tool.

* About MachineWorks - MachineWorks Technology sets the standard for CNC simulation and verification component software in the industry.

Our toolkit has been adopted by software and hardware OEMs looking for a solution that combines speed, accuracy and stability.

It is ideally suited for clash detection in complex machining and full machine simulation.

MachineBuilder Simulation Gets Projects Up and Running in One Day

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MachineWorks Limited, supplier of a leading toolkit for CNC simulation and verification, has announced the release of its latest version, MachineWorks v6.5 including the new MachineWorks MachineBuilder, which can speed up and simplify the whole integration process.

The MachineBuilder is a quick-start tool that helps integrate the MachineWorks libraries. Furthermore, MachineWorks v6.5 sees the introduction of a file format fully describing a machine tool that can be shared and standardised. Using the file format in combination with the MachineWorks MachineBuilder, it is possible to create an application that simulates a machine in as little as one day.

MachineWorks MachineBuilder allows the user to quickly develop their own application, with its own unique look and feel that can sit either on the controller or a standalone PC. However MachineWorks MachineBuilder is not only about building models, "The beauty of this product is that you still get all MachineWorks functions in an easier-to-use format", says Sales & Marketing Director of MachineWorks, Mike Nicholson. "If you want to create more complex applications and expose more functionality, MachineWorks will be with you every step of the way to make sure you get the maximum performance from your application."

Simulating the job on the machine in real time is in great demand because it allows operators to have a visual check of what's happening at any time at the machine. This is why MachineWorks has put a lot of effort into achieving faster 5-axis cuts. Other enhancements within MachineWorks’ v6.5 that have had a warm welcome by our partners are more stable use of algorithms, simpler programming of full machine simulation and wider support of complex machining.

Since OKUMA created its collision avoidance system using MachineWorks engines we are seeing more and more embedded simulation. DMG’s Virtual Machine integrates geometry, kinematics and dynamics of real DMG machines as well as CNC and PLC functions in one continuous process chain. "If you visited EMO, you probably saw DMG’s Virtual Machine simulation", says Mike Nicholson. "DMG takes advantage of MachineWorks’ true- solid modelling engine and can represent complex multi-tasking machines with integrated material removal."



MachineWorks v6.4 Released for Full Machine Simulation

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MachineWorks Ltd, supplier of the leading toolkit for CNC simulation and verification, has announced the release of its latest version, MachineWorks v6.4. with original facilities for supporting full machine simulation and a significant improvement to the breadth and performance of rendering.

Complex Turning

MachineWorks v6.4 includes innovative support for full machine simulation with particular emphasis on complex turning simulations. “One of the reasons why market leaders choose MachineWorks to add the latest simulations into their applications is because of the advanced solutions MachineWorks can offer for the latest CNC machining”, comments David Manley, Managing Director.

Real Time Speed Simulation

MachineWorks has developed enhanced hardware acceleration of rendering resulting in a significant improvement in the performance of simulation. Mike Nicholson, Sales & Marketing Director said, “We have made considerable efforts towards achieving machine tool simulation in real time. In our opinion simulation will become standard on all CNC controllers and the speed factor is going to have a big impact on the development of simulation on controllers”.

Automatic Gouge Detection for Simultaneous 5-Axis

MachineWorks has now extended their automatic gouge detection to continuous 5-axis milling cuts. Less input from operators is necessary thanks to intelligent features like on-the-fly gouge detection. Due the complex nature of 5-axis simulation, MachineWorks put a great development effort in order to make clever features work simply.

Some of the numerous features of version 6.4 include a much greater flexibility to handle input geometry models including open solids. Also the addition of ‘render objects’ across all engines to allow applications to render their own geometry and annotation objects.

CGTech to Show VERICUT 6.2 at WESTEC

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CGTech will exhibit the latest version of VERICUT CNC machine simulation and optimization software at the WESTEC SME show: WESTEC, Booth 2628, Los Angeles, CA, March 31 - April 3, 2008 VERICUT v6.2 features several enhancements that increase the ability of manufacturing engineers to develop, analyze, inspect and document the CNC programming and machining process. "VERICUT sits in a unique position in the process chain, in between the creation of the NC program and its physical application on the shop floor," said Bill Hasenjaeger, Product Marketing Manager. "VERICUT software development is driven by the evolutionary changes in manufacturing technology: new CAD/CAM software features, new machines and tooling, new machining techniques and processes, and our customers' needs to implement and improve on these changes. VERICUT v6.2 includes several new innovations to simplify validating even the most complex configurations in order to produce better results and reduce the time spent in the programming and machining cycle." VERICUT Product/Function Overview: VERICUT is CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software that enables users to eliminate the process of manually proving-out NC programs. It reduces scrap loss and rework. The program also optimizes NC programs in order to both save time and produce higher quality surface finish. VERICUT simulates all types of CNC machine tools, including those from leading manufacturers such as Mazak, Makino, Matsuura, Hermle, DMG, DIXI, Mori Seiki and Chiron. VERICUT runs standalone, but can also be integrated with leading CAM systems such as Catia V5, Unigraphics, Pro/E, MasterCAM, EdgeCAM and GibbsCAM. NC Program Review Enhancements A new "NC Program Preview" offers an option to process an NC program in VERICUT without actually simulating material being removed. This "quick check" is very fast and uses much less memory. When in preview mode, VERICUT displays a tool trace of the NC program over the design model. Preview checks for collisions, gouges, minimum excess and instances where axis limits are exceeded. At the end of the preview VERICUT enters NC Program Review mode. Several new utilities have been added to the NC Program Review window. These include: a calculator, user-configurable text coloring, syntax checking and block renumbering options. The syntax check enables users to check the NC program for syntax errors based on a user defined set of criteria. This feature is also accessible from the NC Program Review editor. Users can turn On/Off VERICUT defined syntax checking rules (error conditions) and define custom syntax checking error conditions. Users who manually create and edit NC programs can now transfer NC blocks from the MDI window directly into the NC Program. New Tool Setup Wizards Complimenting the milling tool setup wizard introduced in VERICUT v6.0, a Turret Setup wizard has been added. The new Turret Setup enables users to easily load, change tools, or change tool positions in a turret. Users can also easily create a swept model of a turret. The Tool Manager has also been enhanced to enable users to describe the shape, position, and orientation of a waterjet cutter or a tap in a tap tool assembly. Simulate Tapping VERICUT now supports simulation and analysis of tapping operations. Tapped holes are visually differentiated from other drilled/bored/reamed holes. VERICUT checks for correct feed rate and direction when using a tap tool, and also detects if the tap hole is pre-drilled too small. More Powerful X-Caliper X-Caliper allows users to measure thickness, volume, depth, gaps, distances, angles, hole diameters, corner radii, scallop heights, etc. VERICUT v6.2 can now directly measure the depth of blind holes as well as the top and bottom radius of a countersink. Picking a hole returns the center point. X-Caliper can also be used to measure the distance between the tool and the stock, and shows the thread features of a tapped hole (e.g. pitch threads/inch (or mm), etc.), like it does for turned threads. Create Setup Plans with Dimensions A new Setup Plan window is added enabling users to add dimensions or notes to create a drawing of a setup lay-out or setup plan. The setup plan is stored in the VERICUT session and can be output in a VERICUT report. AUTO-DIFF(TM) Precision AUTO-DIFF enables users to automatically detect differences between a CAD design model to a VERICUT simulated cut part. The AUTO-DIFF Surface Range tables now include a value to represent surface cuts exactly matching (i.e. with no deviation from) the design model. A separate color can be designated for these features. Additionally, the design model now moves with the cut stock as it transitions between setups. It also moves with the cut stock when the cut stock is manually moved via the Modeling window. CAM Interface Updates The CATIA V5-to-VERICUT Interface (CATV5) has been updated to: enable selecting CATIA sub-programs. retrieve cutting tool descriptions from CATIA Resources. set the VERICUT working directory to the location specified in CATV5. create no table entries, when desired. The NX-to-VERICUT Interface (NXV) (formerly the Unigraphics-to-VERICUT Interface (UGV)) has been updated to: support merging the tools in the current NXV session with those in the setup template. remove Program Groups that a user does not want to export to VERICUT. Removed program groups are still saved with the NX part. query the Geometry in NX to identify the CSYS names and add them to a pull down list for the "Program Zero To CSYS" on the Options menu. no longer require specifying Model Location CSYS prior to selecting the operation's geometry (Part, Stock/Blank and Fixture/Check). support TLDATA/GROOVE, LEFT/RIGHT, OUTSIDE/INSIDE, w, r1, r2, d, a1, a2, hh, hw in an NX CLS file. Group Travel Limits Travel Limits in both the G-Code Settings window and the Machine Settings window is enhanced to include soft limits, step limits and grouping. You can put conditions on travel limits and activate different groups of limits using Macros. Additional Enhancements VERICUT is enhanced to support milling on turning stock and is considered a valid cutting operation for any tool/stock orientation (on-center, or off-center). Full VERICUT support for such motions is implemented (X-Caliper, .vcs files, Model Export etc.). Support is added for multi-axis water jet cutting operations.

NC Simulation Software Specialist is 20 not out

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NC program simulation and analysis application specialist CGTech is celebrating the achievement of three decades of innovation and steady growth.

CGTech began when Jon Prun, the company’s founder and president, recognised a need to verify NC tool path programs without wasting valuable CNC machining time on a prove-out part.

Since its initial release, VERICUT has been enhanced to optimise feed rates and simulate the kinematics of complex multi-axis and multi-spindle CNC machine tools. CGTech’s continual updating and enhancement of VERICUT reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, powerful, and robust solutions for manufacturers.

As a result, he developed VERICUT application: the world’s first widely available, productive method to check numerical control (NC) machine tool paths, without using a machine tool. VERICUT revolutionised NC program verification with a hasty algorithm designed to run on desktop computers that simulates material removal using a three-dimensional solid model.

“We wouldn’t be in position to celebrate our 20th anniversary without the loyal support of all those who use VERICUT,” said Mr Prun. “VERICUT development has always been driven by our customers’ needs, and they always welcome feedback from users.”

As part of this commitment, VERICUT is in-house developed by CGTech application engineers who have plenty of years of experience in the mechanical CADCAM industry.

CGTech has seen notable growth during the past three decades, and its customer list consists of thousands of companies in virtually every manufacturing industry, including every major aerospace and automotive company. Wholly-owned subsidiary companies have been founded in the United Kingdom, France, france, Italy, Japan and China to directly support customers worldwide.

Image: Simulation of a parallel kinematics machine (Tricept) - an example of customer driven developments in VERICUT.

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