The latest version of VERICUT, version 7.3, will be featured in CGTech's booth. VERICUT CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software simulates all types of CNC machining, including drilling and trimming of composite parts, waterjet, riveting, robots, mill/turn and parallel kinematic/hexapods. It operates independently, but can also be integrated with leading CAM systems.
Machine simulation with VERICUT detects collisions and near misses between all machine tool components, such as axis slides, heads, turrets, rotary tables, spindles, tool changers, fixtures, workpieces, cutting tools and other user-defined objects. Users can also set up "near-miss zones" around the components to check for close calls and detect over-travel errors. Machine movements can even be simulated while stepping or playing backwards in VERlCUT's Review Mode.
With VERICUT Reviewer, shop floor personnel, suppliers, customers and production engineers can view animations of the CNC machining process. It is a stand-alone viewer that does not use a license that can play forward and backward while removing and replacing material. For the first time at IMTS, Reviewer files also operate on an iPad.
As an independent system, VERICUT can run standalone and simulate the CNC process driven by post-processed NC code. However, in practice, most manufacturing companies use a CAM system to create CNC part programs. VERICUT can be integrated with CAM systems, including Dassault Systemes CATIA, Siemens PLM NX, Delcam PowerMill and FeatureCAM, Vero EdgeCAM, DP Technologies Esprit, CNC Software MasterCAM and Open Mind HyperMill.
The verification provided by VERICUT enables users to view and analyze the geometry of the cut part. Models can be cross-sectioned multiple times at any orientation, to check areas that would be impossible to see in a solid model (such as the intersection of drilled holes).
As with all software programs, the accuracy of the data input will directly affect the output. So, an accurate model of the cutting tool and holder is required for the effective and accurate simulation of the machining process. Leading cutting tool manufacturers, such as Sandvik, Kennametal and Iscar, now make 3D solid model data available and VERICUT can read in this model data for use in the simulation process. VERICUT also interfaces with tool management systems such as TDM Systems and WinTool for access to databases storing cutting tool information. Pre-setting suppliers including Zoller and Speroni can also interface to the software, so tool offsets and exact dimensions can be applied to the simulation process.
CGTech has worked with end users and machine tool manufacturers and distributors to create accurate Virtual Machine Tool configurations. These range from simple 3-axis milling machines to multi-axis machining centers; simple 2-axis lathes to complex mill-turn centers with sub-spindles and robot loading; waterjet and laser cutting; and machining/polishing robots.
VERICUT simulates a variety of machine tool brands, including DMG MORI, MAZAK, Makino, Matsuura, Hermle, Chiron, Starrag, WFL, Nakamura-Tome and more.
With the growth of the various additive manufacturing processes, CGTech has developed programming and simulation of the CNC processes used in this technology area, including automated composites fiber-placement and tape-laying. The automated drilling and fastening machines used for the production of aero-structure components are also supported by VERICUT Drilling & Fastening (VDAF). It allows the user to visualize and simulate CNC drilling and fastening machines using the same NC program code that will be run on the machine. Simulation is independent of programming, and VDAF can simulate NC programs from any programming system for any CNC automated drilling and fastening machine.
With the modular format of VERICUT the software provides flexibility, so companies purchase only the capabilities they need. Modules may be added as required since CGTech provides a license that gives immediate access. VERICUT runs on Windows platforms and is delivered as both a 32-bit and 64-bit application. G-codes and CAM center-line (CL) formats are supported.
For more information contact:
CGTech
9000 Research Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618-4214
949-753-1050
info@cgtech.com
www.cgtech.com
IMTS 2014 Booth E-3346