SPRING Technologies annonce la disponibilité de ses WorkPackages CAM pour NCSIMUL 4CAM

Une avant-première pour les clients internationaux qui les découvriront lors des salons IMTS (US) et AMB (Allemagne)

SPRING Technologies, éditeur de logiciels pour une utilisation optimale et flexible des Machines à Commande Numérique, annonce le lancement des WorkPackages CAM, interfaces entre plusieurs FAO du marché et NCSIMUL 4CAM (anciennement NCSIMUL CAM). Dans un premier temps, les visiteurs de IMTS (du 12 au 15 septembre à Chicago) et d'AMB (du 13 au 17 septembre à Stuttgart), pourront découvrir sur le stand de l'éditeur les WorkPackages pour : CATIA – Dassault Systèmes ; NX – Siemens ; CREO – PTC ; TopSolid'Cam – MISSLER et Mastercam, de la société éponyme. A terme, SPRING Technologies offrira à ses utilisateurs des interfaces directes avec les principales FAO du marché.

Pourquoi un WorkPackage CAM ?

NCSIMUL 4CAM est une solution puissante et novatrice, complément indispensable des FAO pour rendre son agilité à la production. A ce titre, elle doit permettre à ses utilisateurs de récupérer totalement et de façon transparente, leurs projets FAO pour changer de machine à commande numérique (CN) rapidement et facilement, et ce, sans reprogrammation aucune, grâce aux WorkPackages CAM notamment.

Dans le détail, NCSIMUL 4CAM donne aujourd'hui la possibilité au programmeur, quel que soit son secteur d'activité, de récupérer l'assemblage de sa pièce, son système de bridage, son modèle de brut, ses repères d'usinage et de positionnement, sa bibliothèque d'outils coupants associée et ce, directement et aisément, sans avoir besoin d'intervenir de nouveau sur la programmation du parcours d'usinage. En plus des fichiers ISO, le WorkPackage CAM permet, également, de lire les APT suivants : CATIA, Esprit, GO2CAM, NX, Pro-E, Surfcam, pour découper automatiquement les différentes phases d'usinage, afin de faciliter le changement vers la nouvelle machine. Une sécurité et un gain de temps non négligeables pour changer de CN, en fonction des impératifs de production et de la disponibilité du parc machines.

Une flexibilité primordiale pour la compétitivité des usines d'aujourd'hui et de demain.

Les bénéfices clients en quelques points

• Optimiser leur flexibilité pour adapter leur fabrication à la disponibilité de leur parc machines ;
• Augmenter les cadences et le TRS des machines CN ;
• Sécuriser les changements machines en un clic en générant un nouveau programme CN simulé, vérifié, optimisé et validé, quelle que soit la machine à commande numérique avant et après ;
• Suivre toutes les modifications effectuées suite au changement de machines dans les différentes séquences d'usinage ;
• Capitaliser le travail du programmeur par une reprise automatique des informations venant de la FAO ;
• Gérer et exporter les bruts intermédiaires en dynamique, pour une vérification instantanée des données tout au long de la phase d'usinage.

NCSIMUL CAM devient NCSIMUL 4CAM... Pourquoi ?

« Pour marquer de façon précise et sans ambiguïté le positionnement de notre produit, qui est un complément des FAO et non une FAO de plus, » affirme Gilles Battier, PDG de SPRING Technologies. « Nous connaissons nos points forts et nous les mettons en œuvre pour offrir des innovations technologiques à nos clients, et non un ersatz de solution déjà existante sur le marché. Notre objectif est, encore et toujours, de rester à l'écoute de leurs besoins pour les aider dans leur démarche vers l'Usine 4.0. »

DID YOU KNOW, there are Advance Editing Features in NCSIMUL MACHINE you may not have heard of?

With NCSIMUL MACHINE, you can expedite the correction of your G-code errors in no time.

NCSIMUL MACHINE does so by providing an extensive list of advanced editing features that  allow you to edit on the spot and see changes in real time- allowing you to execute programs that are much more accurate and efficient. For example, the MDI (Manual Data Input): A dynamic feature in NCSIMUL MACHINE that  corrects codes on the fly and splices in G-code that has been missed, or incorrectly posted. Our May 27th Webcast will demonstrate where to find, how to use the MDI and 3 other great features included in NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS. So please keep an eye out for that and make sure to register. NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS Increase your shopfloor productivity & reduce your costs ! NCSIMUL CAM All-in-one CNC programming solution NCSIMUL MACHINE CNC machining simulation

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DID YOU KNOW, how to create precise tools for your simulations?

You can boost your tool creation into NCSIMUL MACHINE using any 3D models from MachiningCloud or other tool vendors. With this resource you'll save 75% of the time it takes to find, select and assemble your cutting-tools or work-holding devices.

From simple to complex, the 3D tools available in the MachiningCloud are more precise, accurate and have better definition. As a result, your simulation is done much more efficiently with NCSIMUL MACHINE or NCSIMUL CAM.

Enhance NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS by downloading MachiningCloud for free today

Click play to discover how to create precise tools for your simulation in 90 seconds! NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS Increase your shopfloor productivity & reduce your costs ! NCSIMUL CAM All-in-one CNC programming solution NCSIMUL MACHINE CNC machining simulation

CNC Upgrades for Improved Machine Tools (NCSIMUL Solutions V10)

"The company’s new package, NCSIMUL Solutions V10, combines tool databases and simulation engines to optimize CNC programs based on machine tool kinematics or controller type. If a target machine tool is offline for maintenance or in use on another project, direct access to 3D tool data and cutting conditions means programming can be switched to another machine with just one click."

Check out NCSIMUL Solutions V10 article "CNC Upgrades for Improved Machine Tools" featured by Automotive Design & Production @ 

http://www.adandp.media/articles/cnc-upgrades-for-improved-machine-tools

For more details on NCSIMUL Solutions V10 click here

NCdoc from SPRING Technologies automatically generates and manages comprehensive machining documentation

The NCdoc add-in for NCSIMUL MACHINE simulation software creates standard documents that reduce errors, aid communication

The NCdoc add-in component of NCSIMUL MACHINE simulation software from SPRING Technologies, Boston, MA, enables users to automatically document all elements of a machining process and thereby reduce errors and enhance communication within a manufacturing organization.

Using data from the final version of the CNC machining program as verified by NCSIMUL MACHINE, NCdoc generates a full machining report with data sheets for tooling and setup characteristics, details of the machining process, operational instructions and checklist information, and dimensional inspection checks including nominal values and associated tolerances.

The real-time nature of the documentation enables users to perform in-process checks. Clear presentation and easy access to accurate dimensional and operational information minimizes the possibility of errors resulting from misinterpretation or outdated data. Through the NCSIMUL Player Synchro feature, operators and other personnel can access instructional and other data sheets at the machine in synchronization with the current machining cycle.

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SPRING Technologies announces the worldwide release of NCSIMUL CAM

NCSIMUL CAM, a new module for the NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS 10 platform, is now available on demand via the ncsimul.com website

SPRING Technologies, vendor of software that optimizes the use of NC machines, announces the worldwide release of NCSIMUL CAM, the module that puts the finishing touch to existing CAM programs.

Based on CAM data inputs (CATIA®, NX®, CREO®, MASTERCAM®, and TOPSOLIDCAM®),
or existing NC programs (G-code format), NCSIMUL CAM directly generates verified and
optimized CNC programs without an external post-processor.

Ease of use and reliability were the watchwords in the development of NCSIMUL CAM, designed
to streamline digital processes across a wide range of industries including Aerospace,
Automotive/Transportation, Energy, and Medical instrumentation, where productivity and
competitiveness are at a premium.

With the unique new solution, businesses in these sectors have maximum flexibility when selecting machines for their workshops.

Six highlights of NCSIMUL CAM:

- No more external post-processors, for a simplified NC process; - 1-click reprogramming, for complete flexibility; - “Hybrid” programming, for easy reuse of existing NC Data (g-code or CL-data inputs); - Programming in native NC code verified and optimized for an all-in-one solution; - Unique data file, to enable production to be transferred more smoothly from site to site; and - Dynamic management of intermediary rough stocks for unrivalled ease of programming. For the complete story click here

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NCSIMUL CAM: Streamline your CNC programming and make your shop floor more flexible than ever

Enrich your existing CAM process with NCSIMUL CAM, a new product within the NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS platform

SPRING Technologies, vendor of software that optimizes the use of NC Machines, announces the worldwide launch of NCSIMUL CAM. This new product delivers agile CNC programming to streamline the current CAM process and provides unparalleled flexibility on the shop floor.

Fully integrated in the new unified NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS V10 platform (including NCSIMUL MACHINE, NCSIMUL TOOL, and NCSIMUL DNC), it embodies SPRING Technologies’ response to today’s issues in CNC machine programming: removing the typical organizational method of tool path generation (CAM), post-processing, G-code verification and simulation and streamlining the conventional CNC programming process.

According to the company, the primary benefits will be significant cost savings and optimal use of CNC machine because of the flexible programming capability. “This is a major new step forward for the company’s product strategy and in the manufacturing industry,” said Philippe Solignac, corporate marketing director for SPRING Technologies.

The company will demonstrate the new product at the Paris Air Show, stand E71, Hall 2B.

NCSIMUL CAM Product Overview

NCSIMUL CAM directly generates verified and optimized CNC programs, while factoring in the physical resources available on the shop floor, including tools, cutting conditions, kinematics and machine controllers.

With this new solution CAM data (APT neutral file / CL-data) and existing CNC programs can be used easily to generate a valid new CNC program in just a few clicks for another machine using different kinematics and controller. This will enable manufacturers to quickly adapt their existing programs to new resources when retrofitting a machine, buying a new one or when a machining process is repurposed. With a conventional CAM process (CAM-Post-Processor-Machining Simulation), this task could take hours, even days. With NCSIMUL CAM, these times are slashed to minutes.

Likewise, if the target machine initially planned for the CAM program is no longer available for maintenance reasons or is already being used to meet production, it will take just one click with NCSIMUL CAM to switch programming to another machine – whatever its complexity (3X to 5X, 5X to 4X…), the type of kinematics (tilting head to table-on-table for instance) or the type of controller (FANUC, Siemens, Heidenhain…).

Thanks to the integration of NCSIMUL Tool database, NCSIMUL CAM provides a direct access to 3D tool data and cutting conditions and automatically reconfigures the tool magazine.

This will provide manufacturers with the level of flexibility they need to achieve rapid switching of scheduled production from one CNC machine to another, making their production means fully flexible and agile.

5 key features of NCSIMUL CAM:

•  “Hybrid” programming, taking the pain out of legacy re-use,
•  Error-free programming in native NC code, for an all-in-one solution,
•  No more external post-processor, streamlining the CAM process,
•  One-click re-programming, for complete flexibility,
•  Dynamic management of intermediary rough stocks for unrivalled programming comfort

 More details click here

NCSIMUL - New EDGECAM CAD/CAM interface videos

NCSIMUL Machine movies about its integration with EDGECAM. For more information about NCSIMUL Machine INTERFACES click here


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SPRING Technologies announces NCSIMUL Tool 2.6… a new version that brings more automation, enriched functionality and Cloud capability

Time-saving, enhanced traceability and flexibility

SPRING Technologies, vendor of solutions that maximize the productivity of NC machine tools, announces version 2.6 of NCSIMUL Tool, its real-time cutting tool data and process management solution.

Optimised cutting parameter traceability, greater flexibility, computing power, and enhanced ergonomics with direct access to elements from the assemblies window offer NCSIMUL Tool users all the functionalities they need to achieve greater and more secure productivity.

Another key new feature of NCSIMUL Tool 2.6 is the partnership with Machining Cloud enabling uses to directly access and download very precise cutting tool data (3D models, cutting conditions, and tool parameters), supplied by the world's leading tool makers such as Kennametal and WIDIA.

“By teaming up with Machining Cloud and harnessing our leading-edge technologies, we have enhanced NCSIMUL Tool 2.6, which now offers quick and easy tool updates, better traceability and optimal security via the Cloud”, explains Olivier Bellaton, Managing Director, SPRING Technologies.

The main new features of NCSIMUL Tool 2.6

• Data imports via the Cloud with Machining Cloud;
• Enriched user experience;

For more details click here

SPRING Technologies adds real-time synchronization to NCSIMUL Player version 9.2

NCSIMUL Player Synchro, a major technological breakthrough for Industry 4.0

SPRING Technologies, vendor of solutions that maximize the productivity of NC machine tools, announces NCSIMUL Player 9.2, the dedicated viewer for NCSIMUL Machine, its realistic machining simulation solution. The new version, featuring real-time synchronization, was rewarded at the latest Industrie Paris trade show.

“We recently announced version 9.2 of NCSIMUL Machine with new modules”, says Olivier Bellaton, Managing Director of SPRING Technologies.

“Today we are proud to bring our customers NCSIMUL Player 9.2 and its “Synchro” option enabling them to connect a tablet to a machine tool and simulate a machining operation in real time. NCSIMUL Player Synchro embodies the vision for manufacturers that we defined more than two years ago: to provide ergonomic software solutions for machining and reduce the gap between the digital and real worlds. This is what we call the NCEXPERIENCE®.”

What is NCSIMUL Player?

NCSIMUL Player is a free 3D viewer that enables NC users to simply and quickly share machining jobs in 3D. More than just a viewer, it brings the NC operators and other stakeholders on the shop floor, a fully interactive, collaborative and mobile experience with the NC program linked to the machining simulation.

A machine operator needs to analyze, manipulate and interact with a NC machine and anticipate the constraints of the production environment. NCSIMUL Player associates the power of 3D with hands-on professional functionality, bringing extra assets to the shop floor. Version 9.2, in addition to being a free viewer, offers the SPRING Technologies user community a new licensed module, NCSIMUL Player Synchro 9.2.

Innovating capabilities:

·        Integration of new technologies;

·     Real-time synchronization of real and virtual machining processes, bringing NC operators and shop managers unrivalled comfort to control their machines (accurate digital view of the machine context, simultaneous access to instructions, all synchronized with the real execution of the NC program) and full mobility;

·         Unique user experience.

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SPRING Technologies announces version 9.2 of its NC machining simulation solution: NCSIMUL Machine

Increased machining process analysis and new functionalities for the composites module

SPRING Technologies, vendor of solutions that maximize the productivity of NC machine tools, announces the release of NCSIMUL Machine 9.2, flagship of its NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS portfolio. Pursuing its commitment to the development of the factory of the future, SPRING Technologies is enriching its solution with additional properties for its Composites module and enhancing its capabilities in terms of automation, ergonomics and, ultimately end-user productivity.

“NCSIMUL Machine is our flagship. We have been developing the solution for 17 years and we progress it with state-of-the-art technology, drawing on our expertise in industry applications, and addressing market needs”, explains Olivier Bellaton, Managing Director of SPRING Technologies. “With Version 9.2, we bring our users the very best technology to automate tasks that deliver no added value, and secure the information, data exchange and tool paths ─ all of this in a 3D graphic environment. Each new version brings us a step closer to SMART INDUSTRY.”

With NCSIMUL Machine users can:

• Control the global machining process;
• Simulate, check, optimize and modify their machining programs;
• Detect collisions;
• Optimize cutting conditions;
• Release a standardized technical content throughout the workshop.

“Version 9.2 is a major step forward in our product strategy”, adds Philippe Solignac, Corporate Marketing Director at SPRING Technologies.

“We are going forward step by step to bring our customers even higher levels of automation, security and mobility. This is precisely what the market is demanding and is our vision ─ what we call the NCEXPERIENCE®.”

The main new features of NCSIMUL Machine 9.2

1. GREATER ANALYSIS: time graph, time-to-complete display
2. NEW FEATURES FOR THE COMPOSITES MODULE
3. ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE: NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS Downloader

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SPRING Technologies announces the new version of its cutting tools management solution : NCSIMUL Tool 2.5

Integrating the ISO13399 standard, NCSIMUL Tool 2.5 fits seamlessly into your global machining process from CAM through G-Code simulation to CNC Machine

SPRING Technologies, vendor of solutions that maximize the productivity of CNC machine tools, announces version 2.5 of NCSIMUL Tool, its solution for the real-time management of cutting tool data and processes. With enriched user experience and performance, new integrated interfaces and support for the ISO13399 international standard, NCSIMUL Tool 2.5 embodies the SPRING Technologies philosophy, increasing security and productivity and getting the full value of your cutting tools. A new step forward on the path to SMART Industry!

"Our solution, NCSIMUL Tool, significantly shortens global machining cycle times", explains Olivier Bellaton, Managing Director of SPRING Technologies. "Once again we are using our expertise to bring our users rock-solid certainty that their cutting tools are production-ready. NCSIMUL Tool 2.5 brings them solutions that are tailored to their needs."

NCSIMUL Tool in a nut shell :

• Identifies the best available tool and optimal cutting conditions, taking into account machine, tool, and material characteristics and operator feedback
• Manages, plans and prepares tool inventory in real time
• Secures the best selection of physical tools via the library of existing tools
• Virtual tools libraries directly accessible from main CAM systems thanks to NCSIMUL Tool/CAM interfaces

New features in NCSIMUL TOOL 2.5

For the complete story go to: http://www.springplm.com/spring_newsbis.php?ID=639

AMD Online Magazine: Simulation for laying composite material

Aerospace Manufacturing and Design Online Magazine posted an article on SPRING Technologies to outline the result of several years’ collaboration with major aerospace customers, NCSIMUL Machine 9.1 can replicate material laying processes executed by numerical control (NC) machines.

This machining simulation software decodes NC programs, representing the machine environment in 3D to identify and analyze programming errors and collisions. A Composite option enables a dynamic representation of fiber ribbon laying, depicting the 3D form of the carbon fiber. Positioning of each fiber in the ribbon is managed independently.

The software alerts users to issues specific to the way composites are processed and liable to occur in machining. Alerts include fiber steering angle errors, twisting of taut fiber between the head and the position on the spool, fiber tension issues including speed disparities between fibers or sudden changes of direction that can create backwards laying.

Analysis functions can send information to the process planning department and the design office before going live. Analysis can be for the length of the laid material, layer thickness, fiber ribbon intersection angle, and aperture radius. The section-plane function gives insights into layering or possible holes in the material. At any time, the fiber path, or the end result of the material laying generated on the tooling in CAD, can be exported.

The software considers the shape of the initial tooling and the tension applied to the fibers. Fast algorithms enable fiber laying simulation with performances of 300m/min on a conventional CAD workstation.

For the full story click here

One small reason NCSIMUL Player surpasses other CNC simulation Reviewer

SPRING Technologies has always strived to be the leader in bringing the latest innovations to its customers. One such innovation is in NCSIMUL Player.

The viewing technology embodied in NCSIMUL Player is backward compatible and bidirectional compatible between 32 and 64 bit operating systems: the contents of a machining job generated by NCSIMUL Machine down to version 8.9.4 or the associated 3D movie can be displayed native on any 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 8 and 7 OS. 

This simple advantage makes it seamless for users to work in any version of the software and NCSIMUL Player will read the output. Users should work on cutting steal and reducing company expenses not software compatibility issues. 

For more details on NCSIMUL Player go to: http://www.springplm.com/contenu.php?ID=496

SPRING Technologies announces NCSIMUL Machine 9.1

The new release of NCSIMUL Machine today makes possible to simulate material lay-up processes executed by Numerical Control machines. The NCdoc add-on is now fully integrated into NCSIMUL Machine 9.1 and many new functions of machining simulation process are now automated to enhance user's experience. With NCSIMUL Machine 9.1, simulate material lay-up by CNC machines in a realistic and efficient way for several manufacturing methods.

See more details of the press release and the release note.

THE MAIN NEW FEATURES OF NCSIMUL MACHINE 9.1 :

Composite laying simulation is now a reality in NCSIMUL Machine 9.1

SPRING Technologies has a 30-year track record as a vendor of solutions that enable manufacturers to optimize ROI on their NC machines, maximizing productivity and reducing costs. Now, SPRING Technologies announces the latest version of NCSIMUL Machine 9.1, its flagship machining simulation software.

THE MAIN NEW FEATURE OF NCSIMUL MACHINE 9.1

Simulation of COMPOSITE MATERIAL LAYING

The result of several years’ collaboration with major aerospace customers, NCSIMUL Machine 9.1 today makes it possible to replicate material laying processes executed by Numerical Control machines.

Just as it does in conventional machining, NCSIMUL Machine 9.1 decodes all types of NC programs, representing the complete machine environment in 3D to identify and analyze programming errors and collisions. The “Composite” option of this version also enables a dynamic representation of fiber ribbon laying, taking into consideration the 3D form of the carbon fiber. The positioning of each fiber in the ribbon is managed independently.

NCSIMUL Machine 9.1 alerts users to issues that are specific to the way Composites are processed and that are liable to occur on real-world machines: these include fiber steering angle errors generating possible deviation, twisting of taut fiber between the head and the position on the spool, fiber tension issues including speed disparities between fibers or sudden changes of direction creating backwards laying.

Analysis functions can be used to communicate information to the Process Planning department and the Design Office before going live. This includes the length of the laid material, layer thickness measurement, fiber ribbon intersection angle, aperture radius, etc. The section plane function gives insights into layering or possible holes in the material. At any time, you can export the fiber path or the end result of the material laying generated on the tooling in CAD format.

NCSIMUL Machine 9.1 takes into consideration the shape of the initial tooling and the tension applied to the fibers. SPRING Technologies has developed very fast new algorithms enabling fiber laying simulation with performances of 300 m/min. on a conventional CAD workstation.

All the functions dedicated to Composite technology are grouped together in a new Ribbon (Office mode) for a fast effective learning curve.

For more information on NCSIMUL Machine 9.1 features click here

SPRING Technologies announces NCSIMUL DNC 8.20: connecting and monitoring your CNC machines is now so easy

SPRING Technologies, vendor of solutions that enhance the productivity of NC machines, is launching the new version 8.20 of its NCSIMUL DNC solution, supporting CNC program life cycle management and real-time monitoring of machine status in the workshop.

“An integral part of the NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS range, the NCSIMUL DNC module is the ideal addition, delivering complete control of the global machining process. From CAM to machined part, production resources are much easier to manage, with clear, one-click reporting”, explains Olivier Bellaton, Managing Director of SPRING Technologies.

THE NEW FEATURES OF NCSIMUL DNC 8.20
Highlights:

• An enhanced user experience for more efficient collaboration 
• More automation to boost productivity 
• Easier installation to enable rapid, efficient deployment 
• Tighter integration for a leaner digital process 

In detail

1. ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE for greater productivity and faster execution

For customized reporting, using the quick and simple customization functions, you can create all kinds of reports to match specific corporate needs. The key performance indicators, defined in-house for each user profile (workshop manager, production manager, site manager, etc.), are easy to access and facilitate instant communication of key metrics to the whole workshop community.

In this way, you can select the periodicity for monitoring indicators, and the different types of indicators (opening time, required time, running time, net time, effective time, etc.) for each monitored machine. The data can then be consolidated in a PDF file or displayed in real time by the NCSIMUL DNC application from any supervisory workstation, offering global control of the workshop and contributing to the process of continuous improvement of the use of production resources.

Document traceability is available with one-click access. Access to histories and version traceability is more intuitive and directly available from the ISO program version management window.

Finally, NCSIMUL DNC, implemented on Toughpad (Panasonic’s rugged tablet), makes total mobility in the workshop a reality for operators and managers, via an interface and specific functions designed especially for use on a touch pad. The interface has been streamlined, the main buttons resized, enhancing access to functions and cutting out input errors, notably when qualifying machine status.

“After synchronizing real machining with machining simulation and making instruction sheets accessible from a Toughpad — a capability that we demonstrated at EMO — we are progressing the execution of our vision: the NCEXPERIENCE®, by taking the leading functions of NCSIMUL DNC and real-time machine status monitoring on to a mobile platform. A major step forward for all the stakeholders in the workshop, and notably for our customers who will be able to leverage the synergy offered by the NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS range,” explains Philippe Solignac, Corporate Marketing Director, SPRING Technologies.


2. MORE AUTOMATION to boost productivity

When a program is imported, machine recognition and selection is fully automatic. This means that when a user wants to import a program associated with a machine, NCSIMUL DNC now suggests this machine by default.

The list of available programs is automatically updated, enabling operators to save invaluable seconds when a program is unloaded.

Finally, automatic comparison of machining files has been enhanced and is based on a CRC code (calculated according to file content). When an operator has to manually unload a program, the new calculation method considerably improves the reliability of machining file comparison during the unloading phase and instantly tells the user whether the unloaded program is identical to the previously loaded program, yielding an instant time-saving for operators.


3. EASIER INSTALLATION for faster deployment

Connection to the databases has been simplified, as has deployment via the install wizard. This enables a simple and rapid deployment of NCSIMUL DNC, configuration and testing of the connection to the database. There is no need for a specialist to install this new version of NCSIMUL DNC 8.20.

A library of standard report formats is supplied by default, with an editor that can be used to create customized reports. These templates automatically integrate a range of standard productivity metrics including the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), the Overall Rate of Return (ORR), and the Economic Rate of Return (EIRR), enabling rapid generation of all reports required to monitor machine-tool production activity.


4. TIGHTER INTEGRATION for a leaner digital process

NCSIMUL DNC now comes natively integrated with standard market databases, such as Oracle, Access, SQL Server and Postgre sql. Whichever database you are using, native integration significantly reduces data access time and fits seamlessly into any policy to make data accessible for all external processing (reports, ERP interfaces, etc.).

NCSIMUL DNC is interfaced with Mazatrol (the proprietary language used on Mazak machines), enabling Mazatrol files to be imported from the Isotop software.

For more information on NCSIMUL DNC 8.20 click here.