CNC simulation software cuts programming times

CNC simulation software reduces prove out time for any NC machine tool program, by improving verification through visualising in real-time the whole machining operation - including workholding.

Reduced prove out time for any NC machine tool program through improved verification is the key productivity benefit of new SoftMachines CNC simulation software from simulation technology specialist, Applied Computing and Engineering.

The software allows NC programmers and operators to visualise in real-time the entire machining operation including tools, fixtures, palletisers and parts.

Soft Machines provides a cost-effective alternative to dry runs on the production floor.

It operates exactly like a real machine.

By executing G and M codes on simulated machines, tools, parts and fixtures, the software provides an accurate verification of the part program before it is run on the real machine.

"If a machine tool manufacturer can build it, Soft Machines can simulate it.

This frees the machine tool for production and eliminates the risk and disruption of equipment damage due to collisions," says Stewart Allinson, managing director, Applied Computing and Engineering.

Based on an exact representation of the user's machine tool, Soft Machines includes full machine kinematics, tool changers, optional material handling equipment and a machine controller emulator.

Tool assemblies can be loaded from existing databases or created from libraries of individual tools, adapters and tool holders.

Valuable productivity information - the CNC simulation software also provides valuable productivity information about the machining process.

Users are able to validate cycle time, feed rates and tool change routines.

Costly collisions can be detected and corrected before the actual machining process begins.

If an adjustment is necessary, the simulation routine can be stopped, corrected and then restarted from that point.

There is no need to repeat the entire program.

Easy to use - Soft Machines is intuitive and easy to use.

Tooling information is entered graphically and stored in tooling libraries.

Machine set-up is quick.

Parts and fixtures are imported into Soft Machines from existing CAD databases.

The machine code data requires no modification before it is loaded.

Once the program is executed, machining errors are automatically logged in a detailed error report.

Soft Machines is available on graphic workstations from Hewlett Packard, IBM, Silicon Graphics and Sun Microsystems.

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