Industrial simulator NCSIMUL 4CAM

CAD/CAM

Overview
NCSIMUL 4CAM: Streamlined, bi-directional & seamless End-to-End machining process. NCSIMUL 4CAM enriches the existing CAM process to simplify CNC programming and provides unparalleled flexibility on the shopfloor. It allows changing the target machine in one click without any CAM reprogramming.

Features at a glance
With over 20 years of R&D, the NCSIMUL G-code verification technology combines high-performance simulation with an easy-to-use interface. It demonstrates CNC collision detection using real-time 3D graphics and optimizes cutting tool feeds and speeds to reduce part cycle times. An embedded function generates CNC technical documents which can be shared and reviewed (NCSIMUL Player). NCSIMUL Machine is available as a standalone software, scalable to needs, and tightly integrates with CAD/CAM interfaces. Any existing CAM data can be seamlessly imported into the software, eliminating the need to rebuild tool libraries.

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 toolpaths and need to reprogram
• Develop and maintain specific post processors to generate G-code programs
• Capitalize changes to G-code programs

Benefits

• Automatically generate new CNC machine programs from a formally created CNC toolpath
• Switch part machining between different CNCs on-the-fly without reprogramming
• Reuse existing APT or G-code files with a copy/paste click to optimize manufacturing
• Eliminate external postprocessors via an integrated CNC processor
• Connections between machine sequences are automatically calculated optimally

Working with CAM
From the main CAM (examples provided on the page) or existing CNC programs (G-code), NCSIMUL 4CAM directly generates verified and optimized native CNC programs considering workshop physical means (tools, cutting conditions, kinematics, machine controllers).

• ESPRIT
• EDGECAM
• SURFCAM
• VISI
• ALPHACAM
• CATIA CAM
• NX CAM
• Creo CAM
• Mastercam
• hyperMILL
• POWERMILL
• TOPSOLID CAM

Additional highlights

• Hybrid programming for seamless legacy program recovery
• Error-free native CNC code programming as an all-in-one solution
• No more external postprocessors, streamlining the CNC process
• One-click re-programming for complete flexibility
• Dynamic rest material management for enhanced programming comfort

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Model / product name: NCSIMUL 4CAM
• Vendor / brand: Hexagon
• Supports complex CNC machines including 5-axis and more complex kinematics
• One-click machine change without CAM reprogramming
• G-code verification and CNC collision detection with real-time 3D graphics
• Optimization of cutting tool feeds and speeds to reduce cycle time
• Integrated CNC processor — eliminates external postprocessors
• Ability to import existing CAM data and reuse APT/G-code files
• Generates CNC technical documents and enables collaboration via NCSIMUL Player
• Dynamic rest material management
• NCSIMUL Machine available as standalone, scalable solution
• CAD/CAM interfaces supported (see Working with CAM list above)