Licensed Machining Optimization Technology
November 1, 2014
United Technologies Corp. (UTC) has executed a licensing agreement with CGTech, a developer of CNC simulation software for manufacturing, that will help improve productivity for machining equipment operators. The agreement allows CGTech to integrate UTC's PromptFM machining process optimization technology within CGTech's VERICUT cutting process simulation software.
PromptFM, developed by UTC, 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. "PromptFM seeks to determine the optimum speeds for a cutting process and make the CNC machine cut in the most efficient, fast and reliable way, based on the type of material being cut. The software was created by UTC specifically to be compatible with VERICUT, which is used throughout the CNC machining industry to simulate the cutting process to detect errors, potential collisions or areas of inefficiency," said a company spokesperson.
According to the company, the licensing agreement will enable the development of a software product that is capable of reducing development time, cycle times and process variation, enabling longer machine life and improved part quality.
"This agreement with CGTech is just one example of UTC's strategy to accelerate innovation and drive productivity within UTC and also with a much broader audience," said Kelly Romano, UTC Vice President of Business Development. "The widespread adoption and integration of this leading software technology has the opportunity to drive efficiency throughout the machining industry."
For more information contact:
CGTech
9000 Research Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618-4214
949-753-1050
info@cgtech.com
www.cgtech.com
United Technologies
1 Financial Plaza
Hartford, CT 06103
860-728-7000
www.utc.com
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