SPRING Technologies is exhibiting in booth 868 at the MMTS (Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show), from May 12 to 14.
SPRING's exhibit will highlight the features, benefits and applications of the company's flagship simulation software, NCSIMUL Machine and Player 9.1. Specifically, with the growing adoption of remote and mobile software accessibility, SPRING will demonstrate its recently introduced mobile system called WYSIWYC (What You See Is What You Cut).
Thanks to NCSIMUL Player 9.1 embedded on a fully rugged, mobile Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 and connected to machine tool controllers such as FANUC CNCs, shop floor operators and managers are able to interact remotely - in 3D and in real time using intuitive touch controls - with one or several CNC machines and their machining processes, as they execute the CNC program on the machine. 3D animations of CNC machining processes, as well as related work instruction sheets are directly accessible from the mobile application.
To further strengthen the system, real time synchronization of both 3D CNC simulations and work instruction sheets with real machining processes are available as optional features of NCSIMUL Player 9.1.
"This breakthrough capability is a valuable decision making asset in the production environment that enhances shop floor communication," said a company spokesperson. "Because of the instant access to vital information, decreasing machining errors, supervising multiple machines and conducting smoother changeovers, the productivity gains can reach at least 25%."
"I frequently get the question as to why our system features a Toughpad as opposed to the ubiquitous iPad," said Philippe Solignac, Corporate Marketing Director for SPRING Technologies. "It is simple. The Panasonic Toughpad is designed and built for the shop floor environment, which can often be harsh. The Toughpad is able to run any enterprise software, even 3D demanding ones, due to the latest Intel core chipsets integrated technology."
WYSIWYC offers both real time and synchronized:
- 3D realistic machining simulations and cutting conditions
- Technical sheets - full integration of SPRING's shop floor documents publishing module plus reviewing capabilities and all the benefits therein, such as relaying axis, spindle and tool positions
- The machining context with all kinematics and machine parameters included.
"All of those aspects, plus a robust, Windows-based tablet PC housed in a sturdy, forgiving package are what is required for true 100% mobility and optimization in a manufacturing cell," said the spokesperson.
"Another key point is this technology will help draw in talent from the Y generation and the new wave of NC operators for whom mobility, fun and touch applications are at the core of how they want to do their jobs," said Solignac. "The SPRING Technologies solution is also an ideal way to integrate training modules either by institutions or in company instructional programs and apprenticeships (5-axis, mill-turn and special machines), without the need for a huge investment."
For more information contact:
Silvre Proisy, General Manager
SPRING Technologies Inc.
One Broadway (14th Floor)
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-401-2197
sproisy@springplm.com
www.springplm.com
MMTS Booth #868