NCSIMUL 4CAM

NCSIMUL 4CAM is the new NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS module, enriching the existing CAM process to simplify CNC programming and provides unparalleled flexibility on the shop floor.

It allows to change, in one click, the target machine, without any CAM reprogramming.

From the main CAM (CATIA, NX, Creo, TOPSOLID CAM, MASTERCAM, ...) or existing CNC programs (G-code format), NCSIMUL 4CAM generates directly, without external post-processor, CNC native programs, verified and optimized taking into account the physical means of the workshop (tools, cutting conditions, kinematics, machine controllers ...)

Challenges

• Re-write and re-work former CNC programs for new machines without reprogramming
• Switch part production between machines at the last minute
• Re-engineer some of your toolpaths and need to reprogram
• Develop and maintain specific post processors to generate G-code programs
• Capitalize changes to your G-code program

Benefits

• Generate automatically new CNC machine programs from a formally created CNC toolpath
• Switch your part machining between the different CNC's, on-the-fly, without reprogramming
• Reuse existing APT or G-code files with just a copy/paste click, to optimize the manufacturing process
• Eliminate external postprocessors thanks to the integrated CNC processor
• Connections between machine sequences are automatically calculated in an optimal way

"Hybrid" Programming

• Generate CNC program from diversified input data: CAM files in neutral format (APT/CL-data), G-code files (Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, and Num), or native 3D CADfiles
• Unique programming flexibility through the mix of input sources
• Modification or enhancement for recycled programs by reusing existing APT or G-code files, and manufacturing process optimization with a simple copy/paste action
• Partial or total toolpaths replacement, from imported APT or G-code files, by new toolpaths calculated by NCSIMUL 4CAM

Error-free programming in native CNC code

• Capitalization of G-code modifications (e.g. machine proven out ...) directly into NCSIMUL 4CAM
• Single file tracks the part machining history, including the resources used and the machining steps
• Edition traceability

No more external post-processor

• Integrated CNC processor, natively calculating the CNC program based on the logic of the machine and the CNC controller
• Optimal linking between machining sequences, tilted plan, polar mode, spatial correction...
• Withdraw the usual post-processors development costs and setup
• User friendly format output customization (program header format, for example)

One-click reprogramming

• Change the CNC machine targeted in one click, to automatically generate a new G-code program on-the-fly
• Take into consideration the kinematics, CNC controller format and machine origins
• Adjust the tool storage magazine configuration and cutting conditions to be compatible with the new machine
• Automatic and optimal links recalculation between machining sequences (e.g. shortest distances, avoid collisions between the different elements, tools and machine axes.)
• Ensure a total flexibility of production tools

Rest material dynamic management

• Advanced programming comfort by viewing, at any time, the machined rough stock status
• Evaluation of remaining work area to machine the final part, including full 5-axis machining
• Saving the rest stock for a fast visualization by a CNC operator
• STEP format export to be read by CAM software