CNC MACHINE SIMULATION / OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE

Vericut software (www.cgtech.com) is used to simulate CNC machining in order to detect errors, potential collisions, or areas of inefficiency. Vericut enables NC programmers to reduce prove-outs, virtually eliminate errors, and optimize NC programs for faster, more efficient machining.

Vericut

New features include:

* the ability to view and configure multiple setups in a single session;

* the capability to simulate machines with multiple synchronized tools, spindles and auxiliary attachments;

* a redesigned tool manager that simplifies NC program optimization;

* an enhanced Model Export option that now outputs features where possible and also "synthetic features" when individual features are not possible or desirable (such as "scallops" created by a ball endmill);

* the ability to create CNC probe programs and inspection sequences.

Vericut runs under Windows and UNIX operating systems.

* A redesign of the tailstock that allows grease to replace oil as the lubricant so that the risk of contaminating the coolant is reduced and maintenance costs are decreased.

The machines have a Manual Guide i programming function in their controls as a standard feature. Both Elite machines are equipped with Fanuc digital controls, encoders and drives.

Ervay said the Manual Guide i programming function provides both user interface and graphical programming features that allow an operator to build a solid model, then monitor the turning of the model part on the control.