CNC simulator generates inspection instructions

The newest release of Vericut can automatically create inspection instructions, complete with in-process feature dimensions, automatically created during a simulation of the NC program.

One of the newest offerings in CNC simulation software is the ability for companies to enhance their manufacturing operation by improving the documentation process.

Simulation software offers the ideal environment for this task - it contains the critical manufacturing information, especially an accurate representation of the in-process geometry, necessary to accurately document the process.

For example, in order to maintain accuracy and stay within tolerances, most manufacturers inspect parts at various times during the machining process.

To do so, they manually create inspection instructions to document the results.

There are many ways to create a series of inspection instructions.

But in the absence of an electronic "in-process" model of the part, and therefore a limited knowledge of the in-process state of material, these manual methods require technical expertise and can be prone to error.

Accurate in-process geometry is necessary for efficiently creating quality in-process inspection instructions.

The newest release of Vericut software, version 5.4 offers a better way by automatically creating inspection instructions, complete with in-process feature dimensions, automatically created during a simulation of the NC program.

This helps establish a formal, but easy and efficient method to create and document inspection procedures.

With a simple template included in the program, the auto-generated inspection reports are highly customisable by the user.

Creating the inspection sequence instructions is quick and easy because the manufacturing engineer uses the in-process, "as-machined" model to graphically describe which features to inspect.

To add inspection points, the user just clicks on a cut feature: Vericut then identifies the feature, automatically extracts feature sizes from the electronic in-process model, and applies a standard tolerance for the measurement.

The user can then add any additional instructions and select the measuring instrument from a list.

When the inspection sequence is completed, the finished inspection report can be saved in standard HTML or PDF format for easy printing or sharing via e-mail.

Vericut is CNC machine simulation, verification and optimisation software that enables users to simulate the entire machining process on the computer at the programming stage, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual prove-outs at the machine.

It reduces scrap loss, minimises rework, and protects manufacturers' investment in CNC equipment and processes.

The program also optimises NC programs in order to produce the most efficient programs possible that both save time and produce higher quality surface finish.

Vericut supports G-codes or native CAM output to simulate milling, drilling, turning, wire EDM, and mill/turn machining operations.

Vericut runs under Windows and Unix.

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