Mach 2006 showcases CNC software

Mach 2006 from 15th to 19th May at Birmingham's NEC will see version 6.0 of the Vericut CNC simulation and optimisation software.

CGTech will showcase Vericut v6 CNC simulation and optimisation software on stand 5760, hall five at Mach 2006 from 15th to 19th May at Birmingham's NEC.

Vericut 6.0 has features to increase the ability of CNC manufacturing engineers to simulate the entire CNC machining process to increase manufacturing efficiency.

It simulates CNC machining to detect errors, collisions or areas of inefficiency, and lets NC programmers eliminate prove-outs, reduce errors and increase CNC machining efficiency.

The software reduces scrap loss and rework and optimises NC program feed rates to reduce cycle times, increase cutter life and produce higher quality surface finishes.

Post processed G-code programs provide a virtual machining environment.

CNC machine tools simulated include those from Mazak, Makino, Matsuura, Hermle, DMG, Dixi, Mori Seiki and Chiron.

Vericut runs standalone but can be integrated with CAM systems such as Catia v5, Unigraphics, PTC, Mastercam and Edgecam.

Version 6.0 can synchronise an unlimited number of machine channels or machines with multiple synchronised CNC controls.

Its virtual machine is organised into multiple subsystems that are all synchronised to run together seamlessly.

Users can process multiple setups using the project tree.

Each setup has its own CNC machine, fixtures, tools, NC programs and simulation settings.

The cut stock can move from setup to setup, with automatic orientation.

Once a user selects the CNC machine configuration, the stock, fixture and design component information is attached to the machine ready to simulate the entire set of machining operations.

The Optipath NC program optimisation module has been made easier to implement with a redesigned tool manager; tooling data is now stored inside the tool manager.

This simplifies the implementation and lets multiple tools reference one Optipath record.

The new-tool assembly wizard lets the user create a new milling tool in one panel by answering a few questions.

The model export option has been enhanced in version 6.0 to allow export of native Catia v5, Acis Sat and Step models.

Model export creates CAD models from the Vericut in-process cut model generated by simulating an NC program.

In version 6.0, Model Export outputs features where possible and synthetic features when individual features are not possible or desirable, such as scalloped created by a ball end mill.

Using the simulated in-process feature geometry to create a CNC program containing probe motion makes on-machine in-process inspection practical.

It allows the creation of inspection sequence reports in HTML or PDF format for use by machine operators or quality control staff.

Vericut runs under Windows and Unix operating systems.

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