The free Reviewer application is enhanced with a new MDI option. Also, selecting a tool in the new Tools window automatically sets the "Start" and "End" motion markers.
The VERICUT user interface has new docking methods for enhanced usability and flexibility.
CGTech has announced the next major release of its VERICUT CNC simulation software product. In addition to new features designed to make NC programmers' jobs easier, nearly 500 customer-driven enhancements and software change requests have been completed in version 7.4. These updates utilize the latest technologies to enable faster processing speeds, longer tool life and increased part quality. Added features to the user interface are designed to simplify the most common user actions.
"The enhancements in version 7.4 provide the speed organizations need to rapidly release new part programs to the shop floor, train new users and continually optimize workpiece quality to ensure customer satisfaction," said CGTech Product Marketing Manager Bill Hasenjaeger. "This release increases the ability of manufacturing engineers to simulate the entire CNC machining process in order to produce better results and reduce the time spent in the programming and machining cycle."
7.4 Enhancements for Ease of use
In version 7.4, the first thing a user will notice is a welcome screen that automatically displays when first launching a VERICUT session. The welcome Screen provides access to commonly used first actions for a VERICUT session. VERICUT's desktop is enhanced with a new docking method enabling VERICUT's desktop to be configured in the most efficient manner. "The new docking method is very flexible and provides a high level of customization possibilities," said a company spokesperson. Additionally, the Status window is completely redesigned for better viewing, customization and size. The Status window information is divided into information groups, each containing a specific list of information. The "Favorites" feature, added in version 7.3, has been enhanced to automatically read all sub-folders in a directory.
Tool Manager's desktop and user interface is redesigned to enable easier user interaction. A new tool bar located at the top of the Tool Manager window consists of a combination of icons and pull-down menus providing easy access to all features needed to create and maintain tool libraries, create/modify tool assemblies, import tool assemblies and create or import OptiPath records. Also, in the Tool List, tool components now have a parent/child hierarchy allowing for better tool assembly management and modification. All Tool Definition windows have been re-designed to make tool definition easier. VERICUT 7.4 ships with a library of common tools, making it quick and simple to add new tools to a simulation session.
Other new features:
- New interfaces are available for integrating VERICUT with Creo Parametric 3.0, CAMWorks and SolidWorks. Interfaces are available to nearly every major CAM system and are updated with each release
- Connectivity with Kennametal's NOVO, Iscar's IQCloud and other tooling suppliers via the Machining Cloud
- Kuka Robot Language (KRL) is supported
- OptiPath now automatically works through multiple set-ups
- Selecting a tool from the new Reviewer Tool Menu automatically sets the "Start" and "End" points of the simulation
- NC program syntax is checked automatically when a file is opened.
New Module: Force
Force is a physics and mathematics-based modeling software designed to optimize machining rates for machined parts within aerospace, automotive, industrial and other markets that utilize automated machining. Force determines the optimum speeds for a cutting process and makes the CNC machine cut in an efficient, fast and reliable way, based on the type of material being cut. It designed for the processing of tough materials like hardened/stainless/alloy steels, Inconel and titanium, which are commonly used in mold/die and aerospace part production.
For more information contact:
CGTech
9000 Research Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618-4214
949-753-1050
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