CGTech to Showcase VERICUT 6.1 at WESTEC, Los Angeles
 IRVINE, California,
January 26, 2007 - CGTech will exhibit the latest version of VERICUT CNC
machine simulation and optimization software at the
WESTEC SME show, Booth 2628 Los Angeles, CA March 26-29
“VERICUT 6.1 has many new features designed to streamline the NC program
verification and simulation process,” said Bill Hasenjaeger, Product
Marketing Manager. “With this release, NC programmers now have more tools to
analyze their CNC machining process. We’re always listening to the feedback
from our customers and as a result, features have been added that give the
end user even more control of the virtual machining environment before,
during, and after the simulation. For example, when in Review Mode, users
now have the option of adding material back to the cut stock when stepping
back.”
VERICUT 6.1 provides enhancements to the NC Program review mode such as the
ability to replace removed material to the previously cut stock
VERICUT 6.1 supports parallel kinematics of the Tricept head pictured
VERICUT Product/Function Overview
VERICUT is CNC machine simulation, verification, and optimization
software that enables users to eliminate the process of manually proving-out
NC programs. It reduces scrap loss and rework. The program also optimizes NC
programs in order to both save time and produce higher quality surface
finish. VERICUT simulates all types of CNC machine tools, including those
from leading manufacturers such as Mazak, Makino, Matsuura, Hermle, DMG,
DIXI, Mori Seiki, and Chiron. VERICUT runs standalone, but can also be
integrated with leading CAM systems such as Catia V5, Unigraphics, PTC,
MasterCAM, and EdgeCAM.
NC Program Review Integration
In VERICUT 6.1, NC Program Review is now integrated in VERICUT’s main
desktop. An icon button in the NC Program window switches modes between the
Info display and the Review display. When in Review mode, the user can
navigate backwards from the last NC program line simulated. Error messages
and NC program text is highlighted when a collision on the stock or fixture
is selected. Entering Review mode adds Step Backward and Play Backward
buttons to VERICUT’s other VCR buttons. The existing Step, Play, Rewind and
Reset buttons also change to interact in Review mode, providing easy
navigation through the NC program. Optionally, material can be replaced
while stepping backwards, and then removed again while stepping forward,
giving the ability to easily identify and closely evaluate problem areas.
Both machine views and profile views are now active in Review mode,
including an optional tool path line display in the profile view.
Additionally, synchronized subsystem simulation (such as for multi-channel
controls) can now be displayed in Review mode.
User Interface Updates
A new logger display shows messages in a scrolling list. Messages are
organized by category. Each category of message can be blanked or displayed
via right-mouse menu or View > Logger View Options. Selecting an error or
warning message in the list highlights the associated NC program line in the
NC program display. The logger display is a dockable panel and can be
located horizontally within the desktop or outside the desktop. Furthermore,
additional VERICUT status lights indicate activity during simulation.
AUTO-DIFF
AUTO-DIFF Constant Gouge Check can now optionally check for a minimum
amount of excess material relative to the design model. This is typically
used where roughing cuts should leave a specific minimum amount of material
for subsequent machining. AUTO-DIFF profile is improved to give more robust
results on large and complex profiles where the design and cut stock models
are nearly coincident.
Siemens 840D VNCK
The Siemens 840D VNCK, version 1.5, uses a new VERICUT simulation API.
The simulation API allows an external program to control the VERICUT
simulation.
MDI Dialog
MDI is significantly enhanced to include axis jog buttons and tool
positioning by graphical picks. This can be especially useful during
planning stages. The simple MDI controls can be used to make sure the
machine will reach all the necessary features of the part. Tool positioning
includes offset values along the tool axis and side of the tool.
Manage Machine and Control Configurations
It may be desirable to “lock-down” VERICUT’s machine configurations at
companies with several machines and/or several NC programmers using VERICUT.
6.1. Encrypted machine and control files allow the site manager to prevent
machine configurations from being inadvertently modified. Menu features are
reorganized so “project-specific” settings used during day-to-day NC program
simulation tasks are clearly separated from “machine/control” configuration
settings. Using encrypted machine/control files automatically disables
machine/control configuration menus. If desired, the machine/control
Configuration menu can be completely removed from VERICUT’s main menu bar.
Tool Enhancements
Turning tools with multiple inserts (such as “Flash” tools or other types
of tools with multiple inserts) are now supported--including definition of
multiple driven points. Each insert’s position is checked for valid turning
orientation before it will cut. Cutting limit checking (added in 6.0) is
enhanced to include checking Minimum/Maximum RPM values. A new model choice
automatically creates a milling tool’s gage location at the highest point on
the tool assembly.
CAD/CAM Interfaces Updates
VERICUT’s CAD/CAM Interfaces make verifying NC Programs from within the
CAD/CAM system easy and convenient. Users can verify individual operations,
a series of operations, or a set of complete NC programs. All stock,
fixture, and design geometry is automatically transferred to VERICUT in the
correct orientation, along with the NC program, tooling, machine and control
data and other simulation parameters. The following CAD/CAM interface
updates have been made in 6.1:
- Unigraphics Interface— merges tools from the UG session with tools
in the template project file’s Tool Library.
- CATV Interface — CATIA V5 users can choose how to apply the part
operation’s machining axis in their VERICUT simulation by selecting the
offset table (Program Zero, Work Offset, etc.) and relationship to the
machine (tool, rotary axis pivot, etc.). CATV allows the user to select
sketch geometry used to define tool shapes in CATIA. This geometry is
then used to create tools in VERICUT. CATIA length units (inch or
millimeter) are now automatically detected and set in the VERICUT
session.
About CGTech
Headquartered in Irvine, California CGTech specializes in numerical
control (NC/CNC) simulation, verification, optimization, and analysis
software technology for manufacturing. Since 1988 CGTech’s product, VERICUT®
software, has become the industry standard for simulating CNC machining in
order to detect errors, potential collisions, or areas of inefficiency. With
offices worldwide, VERICUT software is used by companies of all sizes,
universities/trade schools, and government agencies. For more information,
visit the CGTech website at www.cgtech.com,
call (949) 753-1050, or email
info@cgtech.com
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