ANCA has introduced RN35, the latest version of its ToolRoom software.
"The RN35 release presents a range of advanced features designed to boost productivity and help ensure consistent tool quality, resulting in superior surface finishes," said a company spokesperson. "By enabling faster cycle times and enhancing tool performance, manufacturers can drive up their profits effectively."
According to ANCA, ToolRoom RN35 software offers:
- Cycle time reduction of up to 20% with advanced features and functions, optimizing feedrate, improving surface finish and extending wheel life
- New developments, including the integration of material removal rate calculations, allowing manufacturers to automatically set parameters for constant removal rates, plus air-time reduction
- Statistical Process Control (SPC) software for statistical analysis and evaluation of manufactured part characteristics streamlines manufacturing processes
- Profile fluting further enhancing the flute from solid feature of the proprietary ANCA software.
Thomson Mathew, Software Product Manager at ANCA, said: "It is no secret that flexibility, user-friendliness and application diversity have always been key strengths of ANCA software. With our RN34 release, we launched high performance cutting tools of different tool types. Continuing from this, our RN35 release focuses on elevating the user experience, enhancing performance, boosting productivity and minimizing cycle times-all without compromising quality."
Mathew added: "ANCA is the only tool and cutter grinder manufacturer in the world that designs and produces the complete machine in-house, including building the CNC, precision motors and spindles, and polymer concrete bases. Our dedicated software engineering team is focused on developing software with innovative enhancements, with the goal of making tool production easier, faster and more efficient for our customers. This level of vertical integration means we can consider the entire machine as a single system when developing new solutions."
RN35 includes feedrate optimization, offering improved cycle time and increased productivity. The software facilitates stable tool quality with an improved surface finish, offering enhanced performance for CNC tool manufacturing.
With RN35, manufacturers can experience improved cycle time and extended wheel life. The software provides uniform wheel wear on the surface of the grinding wheel, contributing to cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.
ANCA's revamped SPC software empowers users with comprehensive control of the production process during high-volume manufacturing. Key features include:
- Monitoring variations due to wheel wear and other process-controlled activities
- Graphical display of process capability data, facilitating future quality control (QC) purposes
- Trend chart analysis of wheel wear data during batch grinding, enabling auto compensation after data analysis
- Access to historic data and the ability to merge data as needed
- New reporting features in PDF and Excel formats for measurement and study reports.
RN35 introduces profile fluting, providing the ability to control and maintain hook/rake angle along the trajectory of the cutting edge on a given profile. This enhancement increases cutting performance and extends the life of the tool due to uniform hook/rake angle along the edge.
ANCA has enhanced i3dg features, allowing for faster comparison of tools on the machine during small changes. The software also enables the measurement of features after changes, providing a seamless validation process.
RN35 introduces a new and easy way to define and modify profiles, saving time in the design stage. This improvement makes it easy for new starters to adapt to the software.
LaserUltra enhancements allow for the measurement and compensation of more complex tools with line and arcs inside the machine. This feature saves customers cycle time and reduces the scrap rate, offering better tool quality independent of operator skills.
RN35 brings advancements in manufacturing complex geometry tools for various industries, enhancing the versatility of CNC tool production.
The ability to import VRML models in RN35 gives users a strategic advantage by facilitating the easy import and matching of competitor tools.
For more information contact:
ANCA Inc.
31129 Century Drive
Wixom, MI 48393
248-926-4466
usainfo@anca.com
www.anca.com