CMTS 2013 : NCSIMUL Machine 9 brings realistic, high performance, and mobile NC simulation to manufacturing

Come and learn more about the latest version of 

SPRING Technologies flagship software, Booth 2620

SPRING Technologies will demonstrate its NCSIMUL Machine 9 NC simulation software at CMTS 2013 in booth 2620. This latest version was introduced in January 2013. CMTS is Canada’s National Manufacturing Event, September 30 – October 3 at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.

With NCSIMUL Machine 9, SPRING customers are stepping into an NC simulation environment that is more realistic, intuitive, integrated, and mobile with extended features dedicated to multi-axis and multitasking machining centers. Further, the software package has been developed to interconnect with other company-wide software systems, such as MRP, ERP, and MES.
“This is the first time we are demonstrating NCSIMUL Machine 9 to Canadian manufacturers. The latest version is much more than simply previewing toolpaths to avoid crashes,” said Silvère Proisy, U.S. General Manager. “It offers users a unique experience where CNC realistic simulation, integrating all machine, tools, and material parameters, quickly becomes a day-to-day part of a manufacturer’s lifestyle. Once again, SPRING is taking the lead in new technology enhancements and will show the mobility aspects of the software using a tablet PC. More than 200 improvements have been implemented based on extensive customer surveys.”

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EMO 2013 : NCSIMUL, Panasonic's Toughpad, and FANUC set new machining standards

Check out the comprehensive, integrated, connected and mobile process 

that delivers unrivalled productivity and quality gains, Hall 25 - Booth G27

SPRING Technologies, vendor of software solutions that enhance the productivity of CNC machines, will be at EMO 2013, the world’s n°1 trade show dedicated to the machining of metals and machine-tools, in Hanover from September 16-21, 2013. SPRING Technologies will be demonstrating a complete, real machining cycle on a FANUC Robodrill 5-axis machine, connected to flagship solutions for tool management, technical documentation and NC simulation review, DNC and machine status monitoring on Panasonic’s fully-rugged touch tablet.

SPRING, Panasonic and FANUC: state-of-the-art technologies serving the workshop and delivering unrivalled productivity and quality gains

SPRING Technologies is driving forward its NCEXPERIENCE^© vision with a live demonstration of its flagship solutions for machining simulation (NCSIMUL Machine 9 and NCSIMUL Player 9), tool management (NCSIMUL Tool), and DNC/machine status monitoring (NCSIMUL DNC), implemented on Panasonic’s fully-rugged professional tablet, connected to FANUC Robodrill machine-tools.

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SIDEL, the world leader in PET packaging solutions achieves unparalleled productivity gain with NCSIMUL Machine

The company secures its production resources by simulating NC programs upstream 

and saves 15,000 production hours per year

SPRING Technologies, vendor of solutions that boost productivity of CNC machines, present a new testimony of one of his long-standing customer, SIDEL.

The leading global provider of PET liquid packaging solutions, SIDEL, offers its customers a complete range, from packaging design through line engineering, including packaging machinery and associated services.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

With 31 subsidiaries, 26 plants worldwide, and a workforce of around 5,300, SIDEL offers its customers high added-value solutions based on its business-specific knowhow, its teams and geographic proximity. This enables the company to quickly and easily plan and implement the engineering, packaging, design, tooling and services.

SIDEL’s corporate philosophy is embodied in key principles: improve production, boost productivity, and cut costs, whether for end-users or in-house.

The production site at Octeville Normandy, is one of the group’s seven mold-making facilities. It produces blow molds made up of seven main parts: centering ring; mold body; stud; mold base; wear ring; wear washer; arch support.

CHALLENGES

SIDEL has state-of-the-art production resources to match its market leadership. For example, its Octeville site, with 10 programmers, has 63 CNC machine tools – (DMG, MCM, etc.), 2,000 milling and turning tools and two CAM solutions for these disciplines.

The challenge was to eliminate problems with production tools by validating the programs upstream (ISO code, measuring probe program, XYZ axis travel, comparison between the machined model and the original CAD design) and postprocessor modifications, while integrating these technologies into the existing environment. To do this, SIDEL turned to SPRING Technologies and the NCSIMUL Machine simulation solution that it has been using for 13 years.

A PARTNERSHIP FOR 13 YEARS

To do this, SIDEL trusted SPRING Technologies and its NCSIMUL machine solution for the machining simulation for 13 years.

Today SIDEL Group uses 12 NCSIMUL Machine workstations at its site in Normandy. The time savings are tangible, quantifiable and have proved to be substantial: some 15,000 hours per year!

The keys to this success have been the reliability of the computation and simulations performed by NCSIMUL Machine; tests on the first machined parts; and better management of the huge number of production tools used. Franck Keroulle, in charge of Industrialization & Method - Central Tooling at SIDEL adds: « We are sure to generate a ROI in just five months, a result that is totally in line with our corporate culture in terms of cost optimization and productivity. »

GOING FORWARD

SIDEL plans to deploy NCSIMUL Machine in all the group’s mold-making plants worldwide. It will also deploy OPTITOOL, the SPRING Technologies solution for analysis and cutting conditions optimization at the Octeville site and in China.

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NCEXPERIENCE becomes connected and mobile at Paris Air Show 2013

Delivering its NCEXPERIENCE roadmap, SPRING Technologies exhibited that ultra-mobility is now ready for NC operators and programmers on the shop floor

SPRING Technologies, vendor of solutions that boost productivity on NC machines, demonstrated at the Paris Air show, June 19^th, a major breakthrough to serve the shop floor for enhanced production process integration and improved productivity.

As a first Worldwide preview, with US and French press and key customers and prospects in attendance, the SPRING Technologies Corporate team ran a live demo showcasing the connection between work instruction sheets and a machine’s CNC control. The demonstration presented the company’s NCSIMUL Player 9 running on the latest Panasonic Toughpad tablet PC (FZ-G1) and its connection with the FANUC 31i B5 CNC machine tool control.

This breakthrough technology brings mobility and ease of use, thanks to touch screen capabilities, and it provides an instant access to the work instruction sheet, in context of the machining process.

For instance, when a part machining process requires a machine to stop, allowing the NC operator to take measurements or to verify the machining quality, etc., the correct work instruction automatically appears on the tablet PC.

Therefore, machine operators know exactly the tasks to be performed and do not spend any more time searching for process sheets among tons of pdf.

Breakthrough features

Till now, NCSIMUL users have had to download their documentation as a separate operation.

Now they can have their simulation on one part of the screen and the documentation conveniently displayed alongside.

The tablet implementation of NCSIMUL Player also offers a breakthrough feature: the ability to monitor machine operation on the screen via a TCP/IP connection with 100% touch interaction. We are no longer talking about just NC simulation, but about a digital representation of real-world operation.

"Our customers in aeronautics machine titanium parts that require frequent breaks in machining”, explains Philippe Solignac, Director of Corporate Marketing. “By instantly displaying the work instructions and explaining the task that has to be done at each break point, operators save valuable time. This will enable us to help airplane manufacturers increase their shop floor productivity and meet their production planes delivery while ensuring high-quality production standards.”

SPRING Technologies has signed an ISV (Independent Software Vendor) partnership contract with Panasonic under which it will integrate sales of its Toughpad FZ-G1 into its offering, coupled with its software solutions.