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An ESPRIT CAM software add-in provides end users with direct access to the cutting-tool management capabilities of the WinTool Cutting Tool Management System

DP Technology, maker of ESPRIT computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, said that DATOS has released a WinTool add-in for ESPRIT 2008. This ESPRIT add-in provides end users with direct access to the cutting-tool management capabilities of the WinTool cutting tool Management System. The WinTool system allows users to centrally manage tooling libraries and cutting conditions, and makes these libraries available to a wide variety of users throughout the machine shop.

For ESPRIT, WinTool will automatically generate precise 3D representations of the cutting-tool assemblies for simulation within the CAM system.

The WinTool add-in for ESPRIT is designed to improve the ease of use in tool management and machine set-up.

Using the WinTool system, ESPRIT programmers now have full access to the tool crib, while machine operators receive professional instructions for tool setup generated by the WinTool system.

DP Technology told manufacturingtalk.com that because data can simultaneously be transferred to preset gauges, the occurrence of tooling problems and machining standstills are significantly reduced.

* About ESPRIT – ESPRIT is a high-performance cam system for a full range of machine tool applications.

ESPRIT delivers powerful full-spectrum programming for 2 – to 5-axis milling, 2 – to 22-axis turning, 2- to 5-axis wire EDM, multi-tasking mill-turn machining and B-axis machine tools, and high-speed 3- and 5-axis machining.

ESPRIT’s high-performance capabilities include machining any part geometry (solid, surface, or wireframe), universal post processing to format G-code for virtually any machine tool, and solid simulation and verification with dry runs rendered in dynamic solids for optimal part quality and consistency.

ESPRIT is 100% pure Windows, and provides a comfortable and familiar user interface for maximum productivity.

* About DP Technology – DP Technology is a cam software market leader with a mission to provide CNC programmers with the most powerful CAM software ever.

DP Technology’s flagship product, ESPRIT, captures the company’s vision of technology’s potential and its passion for excellence.

DP Technology maintains its worldwide headquarters in Camarillo, California, USA, and product development teams in California and Florence, Italy.

Sales and support operations are located in Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Request a free brochure from DP Technology….

Originally posted 2008-02-12 03:21:39. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Originally posted 2007-09-17 09:18:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

CAM stands for Computer Aided Manufacturing.  CAM was originated at virtually the same time as CAD, which we already learned about. 
Sometimes CAM applications are integrated with CAD applications, but not all the time.  This is called CAD/CAM software.  Generally CAM is a type of stand-alone software that you will have to buy.  Like CAD, many of these software manufacturers have free or trial periods so you can evaluate them.

Here are some examples of CAM software:
SurfCAM
RhinoCAM
ArtCAM
EdgeCAM
AlphaCAM
SheetCAM

Using CAM Software
When you are using CAM you will need to know the type of CNC machine you will be using, the tooling you will be using, and the feeds and speeds of the machining process you will utilize.  You will input these variables into your CAM software and it will create a program.  You will then use this program to control your machine’s motion.
The output of CAM software is G-Code.  G-Codes are simple text commands used to instruct your CNC machine.  Usually you’ll need to know some basics about G-Code, but generally you don’t have to be an expert at it.  If you really like CNC, you will naturally start picking up how to read G-Code.  If you get good, you can even hardcode some of your G-Code.

Here is an example of some G-Code:
N00 G20
N01 G00 Z0.25
(HORIZONTAL ROUGHING)
N03 M08
N04 SPINDLE ON SPEED 1000 FORWARD
N05 G90 G00 X1.601 Y1.867
N06 Z0.375
N07 G01 Z0.35 F10
N08 X1.588 Y1.752 Z0.308 F10
N09 X1.614 Y1.544 Z0.231
N10 X1.682 Y1.352 Z0.157

The G-Code above is a piece of a program I wrote to machine out a simple part.  It is not the entire program.  You can see on each line the G-code instructs the machine to move in a certain way.

Originally posted 2007-11-09 17:44:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

These days, digital technologies are coming into use in almost every area of our life. The high precision of machine-controlled operations coupled with extended overall reliability ensure an optimum result. Almost everything from photos to financial is becoming digital. However, some areas of process automation are somewhat neglected. Numeric control devices are an older technology than digital photography, and there are not enough quality software solutions allowing NC editing. I bet, you can easily name several all-inclusive photo editing tools, but it is still a problem to find good low-cost CNC editing software. Will the situation ever change? It has already! Introducing CNC Syntax Editor by AGG Software, the unique feature-packed NC editing software, allowing full control over your program file. CNC Syntax Editor operates as a multiple windows NC programming environment allowing you to edit, change, upload and download programs to a numerically controlled device. The application is capable of all types of ASCII CNC files and G codes, ensuring optimum performance even on larger files. CNC Syntax Editor can highlight program syntax and visually split commands and coordinates into groups, helping you to develop NC programs. Thanks to its highly configurable options, it is easily possible to customize the CNC Syntax Editor to your needs. And, thanks to its set of built-in tools, it is possible to mirror your coordinates, shift or scale axes value, switch axes, etc. The CNC Syntax Editor comes with flexible licensing options, volume discounts and even a FREE trial version!

Originally posted 2007-10-09 07:07:42. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Originally posted 2007-11-09 10:19:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

In a word, no.  You will probably need to know how to quickly scan your G-Code if you are having problems during your machining simulation.  Other then that G-Code and a CNC program are throwaway programs for the most part.  What do I mean by that?  Let me explain.
Let’s look at a specific design.  Let’s say a 12” by 12” square.  You build your model, run it through your CAM Software and create a CNC Program made up of G-Code instructions to your machine.  Say tomorrow the job requirements change to a 24” by 24” square.  Do you go into your G-Code line by line and change the code?  Most people wouldn’t.  They would go back into their CAD or CAM program and scale the square up to 24” by 24”.  Then post-process the job again to get their new G-Code program.
There are some people that would do this editing line by line because the design is simple.  Now think of a complex shape and what scaling it up or down would entail.  This would include massive changes to the G-Code and reviewing it line by line.  We are talking thousands of lines here vs. going back and quickly scaling the model and spitting out some new G-Code.  And that is why G-Code is throwaway.  Use it over and over when you can, but don’t fret over archiving it if something changes.  It is much better to make a copy of the design (CAD File) in its original state and save that somewhere.  That is much more useful.

Post Processing??? – Now you have me worried.  With all the variations in G-Codes and M-Codes, how will I ever keep it straight?
Don’t worry about that.  The CAM program you choose will have many Post Processors.  Post Processors are like translators.  They help the CAM Program spit out the right G-Codes for your specific machine.  All you have to do is select the right Post Processor before you spit out the G-Code.  That is simple.
Most CAM programs have many machine specific post processors already loaded.  All you do is go to the list of them and click on your machine to select it.  If you build your own CNC Machine, there are generic post processors loaded for different types of machines.  Usually you pick a generic one and modify it a bit with a little testing.  You are making sure a move in the X-Axis positive direction really means what you want it to mean.

Originally posted 2007-11-08 17:02:56. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

When you are using CAM you will need to know the type of CNC machine you will be using, the tooling you will be using, and the feeds and speeds of the machining process you will utilize.  You will input these variables into your CAM software and it will create a program.  You will then use this program to control your machine’s motion.

        The output of CAM software is G-Code.  G-Codes are simple text commands used to instruct your CNC machine.  Usually you’ll need to know some basics about G-Code, but generally you don’t have to be an expert at it.  If you really like CNC, you will naturally start picking up how to read G-Code.  If you get good, you can even hardcode some of your G-Code.

Originally posted 2007-09-10 02:22:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Originally posted 2007-09-23 09:45:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Originally posted 2007-09-19 09:18:18. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

In this video, we go over the CNC Control portion of the CNC Process.

Day 5 is all about CNC Control.  CNC Control is made up of three parts.  The CNC Control Computer, CNC Control Software and the actually CNC Controller.
The CNC Control Computer can be basic and inexpensive.  The computer will live in a harsh environment that includes dust and dirt.
The CNC Control Software is what processes the G-Code program we made in the last step.  You load it in and when you are ready, start the program.
The actual CNC Controller has drivers in it and translates the signals from the control program into motion.  It sends the signals on to stepper or servo motors that move the various axis.
All together these pieces can cost a lot or a little.  You can also cut down the cost if you build the cnc controller yourself.

Tomorrow we machine.  This is where the chips fly.

Originally posted 2008-01-02 01:42:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter